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Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Kristen Stewart is taking on the role of Sally Ride.The actress will make her TV debut by portraying the famous astronaut in Prime Video's upcoming limited series The Challenger, ABC Audio has confirmed.The Challenger is created by Golden Globe winner Maggie Cohn. She also... Read More.

Idaho mayor dies after suffering medical emergency at town hall: ‘A shock and a tragedy’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(NAMPA, Idaho) -- An Idaho mayor months into his first term died after experiencing a medical emergency during a town hall, in what officials called "a shock and a tragedy."Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam, 47, was attending a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall on Wednesday... Read More.

19-year-old Mexican immigrant dies in ICE custody this week, agency says

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(MOORE HAVEN, Fla.) -- A 19-year-old Mexican immigrant died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this week, according to a notice sent to lawmakers.Royer Perez-Jimenez, 19, died March 16 at the Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida, according to the notice from... Read More.

Alaska Airlines flight, FedEx cargo plane nearly collide at Newark airport: Radar data

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Alaska Airlines 737 and a FedEx 777 cargo plane nearly collided as they attempted to land on intersecting runways at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, according to radar data from FlightRadar24.The incident happened around 8:17 p.m. Tuesday as... Read More.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters records to become most-watched movie trailer

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now the most-watched movie trailer of all time.The trailer for the upcoming Sony Pictures film was released on Wednesday. It obtained a historic 718.6 million views in its first 24 hours, according to WaveMetrix.The Spider-Man:... Read More.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ announces full cast a year before film’s release

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

The full cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has been revealed.Ben Schwartz, who has voiced Sonic in all three of the Paramount Pictures franchise's previous films, made the official casting announcement in an Instagram post on Thursday celebrating exactly one... Read More.

Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be DHS secretary narrowly clears Senate committee with Democratic support

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to be the secretary of Homeland Security narrowly cleared a committee vote Thursday morning with the help of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, teeing up the Oklahoma Republican's nomination for a final vote on the Senate floor as... Read More.

Some IVF parents launch campaign against former Alabama justice who made controversial ruling

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) -- The former Alabama Supreme Court justice who wrote the controversial ruling that temporarily halted in vitro fertilization services two years ago is running for state attorney general -- and a group of conservative IVF parents is banding together to try to... Read More.

Pentagon seeking $200B more for Iran war, official says

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will be asking Congress for more money to cover the Iran war, saying he wants to ensure current and future costs are covered "above and beyond."A senior administration official confirmed that a $200... Read More.

Oil and gas prices surge as Iran escalates strikes on Gulf refineries

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Iranian attacks on significant energy infrastructure and refineries in several Gulf countries pushed oil and gas prices higher in volatile trading on Thursday.Brent crude oil prices, a benchmark for global trading, climbed by about 6%, hitting $116 per barrel for contracts... Read More.

Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’

Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’

Idaho mayor dies after suffering medical emergency at town hall: ‘A shock and a tragedy’

19-year-old Mexican immigrant dies in ICE custody this week, agency says

Alaska Airlines flight, FedEx cargo plane nearly collide at Newark airport: Radar data

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters records to become most-watched movie trailer

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ announces full cast a year before film’s release

Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be DHS secretary narrowly clears Senate committee with Democratic support

Some IVF parents launch campaign against former Alabama justice who made controversial ruling

Pentagon seeking $200B more for Iran war, official says

Oil and gas prices surge as Iran escalates strikes on Gulf refineries

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