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Report warns of ‘disturbing’ normalization of book bans in US schools

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Books bans in public schools have become a "new normal" in the U.S., escalating since 2021, according to one advocacy group. In a new report, PEN America said the federal government has emerged in 2025 as the newest force fueling campaigns... Read More.

Former Des Moines superintendent who was detained by ICE federally charged

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- A now-former school superintendent who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has been charged by federal prosecutors in Iowa with one count of being an "illegal alien in possession of firearms," according to court records.Former Des Moines Public... Read More.

US is engaged in formal ‘armed conflict’ with ‘terrorist’ drug cartels, Trump says

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has determined that the United States is in now engaged in a formal "armed conflict" with drug cartels, which the administration has deemed as unlawful combatants, according to a confidential memo obtained by ABC News Thursday.It comes after recent... Read More.

Dwayne Johnson opens up about ‘The Smashing Machine’ transformation

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

Dwayne Johnson is opening up about his transformation in the upcoming A24 film The Smashing Machine.Johnson portrays mixed martial artist and UFC fighter Mark Kerr in the movie, and he wore a wig and put on 30 pounds for the lead role."For me, the... Read More.

Shutdown enters day 2 with no end in sight, looming federal firings

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the government shutdown enters its second day on Thursday, there’s no end in sight, with the Trump administration potentially firing some federal workers in the next day and Republican senators looking to peel off wavering Democrats to support the GOP's government... Read More.

Tyler Perry announces cast for Netflix film ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

The cast of Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? will reunite for the movie's threequel, set to release on Netflix. Perry recently announced the stars joining him in Why Did I Get Married Again?, naming original cast members Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai... Read More.

‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel series headed to Netflix

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

More Peaky Blinders is on the way.Netflix has announced that a Peaky Blinders sequel series focused on a new generation of Shelbys is headed to the platform. Two seasons of this new show are planned, having been ordered by Netflix... Read More.

More turmoil at Virginia US attorney’s office following Comey indictment: 2 top prosecutors fired, sources say

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One of the preeminent U.S. attorney's offices in the country is facing mounting turmoil in the wake of the move last week by a Trump-installed prosecutor to indict former FBI Director James Comey.Two top attorneys in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the... Read More.

Healthy food benefits for women, infants and children in limbo during government shutdown

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- Sarah Manasrah has received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children -- commonly known as WIC -- since her first child was born six years ago.The 37-year-old mother who lives with her husband and two girls, who are... Read More.

In brief: ‘The Kardashians’ trailer, ‘The Abandons’ first look, and more

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

Some familiar faces are popping up on the new season of The Kardashians. A trailer for season 7 of the Hulu reality show features appearances by Rob Kardashian, Caitlyn Jenner and the cast of Kim’s upcoming Hulu series All’s Fair.... Read More.

Report warns of ‘disturbing’ normalization of book bans in US schools

Report warns of ‘disturbing’ normalization of book bans in US schools

Former Des Moines superintendent who was detained by ICE federally charged

US is engaged in formal ‘armed conflict’ with ‘terrorist’ drug cartels, Trump says

Dwayne Johnson opens up about ‘The Smashing Machine’ transformation

Shutdown enters day 2 with no end in sight, looming federal firings

Tyler Perry announces cast for Netflix film ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

‘Peaky Blinders’ sequel series headed to Netflix

More turmoil at Virginia US attorney’s office following Comey indictment: 2 top prosecutors fired, sources say

Healthy food benefits for women, infants and children in limbo during government shutdown

In brief: ‘The Kardashians’ trailer, ‘The Abandons’ first look, and more

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