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Selma Blair, Jordin Sparks, Wayne Brady, and more join season 31 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Thursday, September 8 by ABC News

Dancing with the Stars season 31 premieres Sept. 19 on Disney+, and Good Morning America is exclusively revealing which celebrities will compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Alfonso Ribeiro and Tyra Banks will co-host the new season, and Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli... Read More.

New police body camera footage following Jayland Walker’s death sparks outrage from family

Tuesday, August 30 by ABC News

(AKRON, Ohio) -- Jayland Walker's family is outraged, according to the family's attorneys, after newly released body camera footage of Walker's death shows the moments following the fatal police shooting. "After they shoot and end the life of Pam Walker's son, they turn off their... Read More.

Viral TikTok trend sparks dramatic rise in car thefts

Monday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A viral TikTok trend has sparked a rash of car thefts in cities across the U.S. The TikTok videos demonstrate how a person can start a car without a key by using only a screwdriver and a USB phone charger to hot-wire... Read More.

Sparks fly at Uvalde school board forum as community demands transparency, accountability

Tuesday, July 19 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- Emotions reached a roiling boiling point Monday during an open forum hosted by the school board in Uvalde, Texas, just one day after a 77-page report by a joint committee of the Texas Legislature slammed the police response to the incident... Read More.

Nick Cannon sparks engagement rumors

Friday, July 15 by ABC News

Is Nick Cannon preparing to tie the knot again? It seems that way based on his most recent social media post. On Thursday night, the Wild 'n Out host took to Instagram to share a photo of himself with a unidentified woman whose arms were lovingly draped around his neck. "I said... Read More.

As Democrats sour on Biden, Gavin Newsom sparks presidential-run chatter with attack on Ron DeSantis

Thursday, July 14 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Gavin Newsom has never been afraid to throw an elbow. During the surge of the COVID-19 delta variant, California's Democratic governor sat on the glossy sound stage of The Late Late Show with James Corden, surrounded by Christmas lights, and slammed Florida... Read More.

As Democrats sour on Biden, Gavin Newsom sparks presidential-run chatter with attack on Ron De

Wednesday, July 13 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Gavin Newsom has never been afraid to throw an elbow. During the surge of the delta variant, California's Democratic governor sat on the glossy sound stage of The Late Late Show with James Corden, surrounded by Christmas lights, and slammed Florida GOP Gov.... Read More.

Supreme Court gun ruling sparks furor in New York, Washington

Thursday, June 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court ruling Thursday striking down a New York state law limiting the right to carry a concealed handgun in public is sparking a furor from Albany to Washington as gun safety activists and Democrats warn the ruling will lead to... Read More.

Buffalo shooter’s livestream sparks criticism of tech platforms over content moderation

Wednesday, May 18 by ABC News

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) -- The 18-year-old suspect who allegedly gunned down 10 people in a mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday had, authorities say, an assault-style rifle, body armor, a tactical helmet -- and a small camera. The horror that followed... Read More.

TikTok sparks woman’s ADHD diagnosis at age 34. How social media is changing the conversation

Thursday, April 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Valerie Hardt's world fell apart at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 34-year-old found herself struggling to perform her job in her new work-from-home environment. “I started feeling like I was drowning constantly," Hardt, an assistant director of academic advising for... Read More.

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