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HBO casts Harry, Hermione and Ron for Harry Potter TV show

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

There's a new golden trio headed to Hogwarts.HBO has cast three newcomers in the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in its upcoming Harry Potter TV series.Dominic McLaughlin will star as Harry, while Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will play... Read More.

Consumer confidence brightens as Trump rolls back tariffs

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer confidence improved more than expected in May, ending a monthslong stretch of worsening consumer attitudes as President Donald Trump’s tariffs set off company warnings about price increases even after the president eased his policy.The reading of brightened consumer sentiment snapped... Read More.

RFK Jr. cuts COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women -- a move that could alter guidance for... Read More.

Trump to push for end to all federal agencies Harvard contracts

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House General Services Administration is expected to send a letter to federal agencies on Tuesday asking them to "identify any contracts with Harvard, and whether they can be canceled or redirected elsewhere," a senior administration official told ABC News.The move... Read More.

2nd suspect surrenders in crypto kidnapping and torture case: Sources

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a luxury New York City apartment surrendered on Tuesday, police sources told ABC News.Like co-defendant John Woeltz, the second suspect is expected to face charges of kidnapping,... Read More.

Three Dead in Huston Township Crash

Tuesday, May 27 by wcednews

HUSTON TOWNSHIP - Three people have died after a Monday night head-on crash in Houston Township. According to first responders, they were called to the 7000 block of the Bennetts Valley Highway for reports of a high speed head-on crash. Once on scene crews discovered all... Read More.

Former Arkansas police chief sentenced for murder and rape escapes from prison

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(GATEWAY, ARK.) -- A former Arkansas police chief serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape has escaped from prison, according to the Stone County Sheriff's Office.Grant Hardin, 56, who has been in prison since 2017 for first-degree murder and rape, escaped the Calico... Read More.

In brief: Disney films release dates, a Top Gun experience in Vegas underway and more

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Disney recently shared release information for a couple of highly anticipated movies. The Dog Stars, a 20th Century Studios project, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. It's due to hit screens in March 2026 and will star Saltburn's Jacob Elordi. And Avatar fans can rejoice: the newest film... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/26/25

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTimberwolves 126, Thunder 128NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 3, Panthers 0MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGiants 1, Tigers 3Red Sox 2, Brewers 3Rockies 1, Cubs 3Cardinals 2, Orioles 5Blue Jays 2, Rangers 1White Sox 1, Mets 2Reds... Read More.

Jet ski driver flees after killing 18-year-old kayaker in Texas: Police

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(GRAPEVINE, TEXAS) -- An 18-year-old who was kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over Memorial Day weekend was killed after being struck by a jet ski, whose driver fled the scene, police said.The incident happened on Sunday evening when the jet ski, with a... Read More.

HBO casts Harry, Hermione and Ron for Harry Potter TV show

HBO casts Harry, Hermione and Ron for Harry Potter TV show

Consumer confidence brightens as Trump rolls back tariffs

RFK Jr. cuts COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women

Trump to push for end to all federal agencies Harvard contracts

2nd suspect surrenders in crypto kidnapping and torture case: Sources

Three Dead in Huston Township Crash

Former Arkansas police chief sentenced for murder and rape escapes from prison

In brief: Disney films release dates, a Top Gun experience in Vegas underway and more

Scoreboard roundup — 5/26/25

Jet ski driver flees after killing 18-year-old kayaker in Texas: Police

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