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Fed expected to hold interest rates steady

Wednesday, April 29

(NEW YORK) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will issue its latest announcement on interest rates as gasoline prices in the U.S. reach their highest level in four years. The move marks what may be the central bank's final decision on borrowing costs under... Read More.

Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to self-surrender to authorities

Wednesday, April 29

(WASHINGTON) -- Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to self-surrender today in the Eastern District of Virginia, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.A federal grand jury in North Carolina on Tuesday indicted Comey over a controversial Instagram post from last year... Read More.

Sam Neill says he is cancer free after five-year lymphoma battle

Wednesday, April 29

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill is opening up about his battle with Stage 3 blood cancer.The actor said he is now cancer free after a near five-year battle with lymphoma. He recently told the Australian network 7News about his treatment."I've... Read More.

In brief: Darren Criss, Uzo Aduba to announce Tony Award nominations and more

Wednesday, April 29

We now know who will be announcing the Tony Award nominations. Darren Criss and Uzo Aduba are set to announce the actors who are nominated for awards at this year's 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony. The nominations will be announced... Read More.

Supreme Court reviews Trump cancellation of Haitian, Syrian protected status

Wednesday, April 29

(NEW YORK) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday is considering whether the Trump administration unlawfully ordered hundreds of thousands of immigrants living in the U.S. from Haiti and Syria to return home, abruptly cancelling their legal status out of alleged racial animus and without... Read More.

Hegseth to face lawmakers for first time since Iran war started

Wednesday, April 29

(NEW YORK) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill Wednesday for what is formally billed as a routine hearing on the Pentagon's budget request.But the appearance -- the first before Congress for Hegseth since the war in Iran began in February --... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 4/28/26

Wednesday, April 29

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION76ers 113, Celtics 97Hawks 97, Knicks 126Trail Blazers 95, Spurs 114NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBruins 2, Sabres 1Wild 4, Stars 2Ducks 1, Oilers 4MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLRays 1, Guardians 0Astors 3, Orioles 5Rockies 2, Reds... Read More.

Dave Chappelle joins lineup for Netflix Is a Joke Fest

Tuesday, April 28

Dave Chappelle is planning to make fans laugh at the Netflix Is a Joke Fest. He'll perform at the Hollywood Palladium May 7 through May 9, with a lineup of surprises guests from the music and comedy world also on... Read More.

‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ renewed for season 2 at Netflix

Tuesday, April 28

Stranger Things: Tales From '85 has been renewed for season 2.Netflix has renewed the animated Stranger Things TV series for a second season just one week after the first season premiered on April 23. Season 1 landed at #7 on the weekly Netflix English... Read More.

What to know about the Elon Musk v Sam Altman trial over OpenAI

Tuesday, April 28

(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and prominent AI executive Sam Altman are facing off in court with major implications for OpenAI, the San Francisco-based tech giant led by Altman.The federal case, which concerns OpenAI's evolution from nonprofit to profit-seeking, kicked... Read More.

US gasoline prices hit highest level in 4 years

Tuesday, April 28

(NEW YORK) -- Gasoline prices in the United States hit their highest level in four years on Tuesday as negotiations over the Iran war appeared to show little signs of a resolution.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC... Read More.

Man beaten in wrongful arrest by cops in liquor store files claim against NYPD

Tuesday, April 28

(NEW YORK) -- A man who was seen on video being beaten and wrongfully arrested by two NYPD officers at a liquor store in Brooklyn has filed a notice saying he plans to sue the department over the incident.Timothy Brown told reporters Tuesday that... Read More.