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Composer breaks barriers with Met Opera debut
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with musician and composer Terence Blanchard on making history as the first Black composer to have his opera work performed…
‘Don’t change yourself, change the game,’ says 1st hijab-wearing supermodel
Supermodel Halim Aden is redefining the traditional standards of beauty and diversifying the modeling industry. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to…
‘The Bidens’ examines first family’s rise to power
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Politico National Correspondent Ben Schreckinger about his new book, “The Bidens: Inside the First Family’s Fifty-Year Rise to Power. 
Pharmaceutical executive to face criminal charges in landmark case
Federal prosecutors charged executives of the Rochester Drug Cooperative Tuesday, the first criminal charges against a drug distributor in the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. WATCH…
‘Boyz N the Hood’ director John Singleton dies after suffering major stroke
His family revealed that the writer and first black Oscar-nominated director had quietly struggled with hypertension. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2UQ00Dc…
‘Jeopardy’s’ Alex Trebek on stage 4 cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m fighting through it’
The TV host said that despite suffering “surges” of deep sadness that made him cry, he’d learned that he is an “extremely lucky individual.” WATCH…
Archie expected to shape royal history
Queen Elizabeth II’s first meeting with Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the first biracial baby in Britain’s royal family, was captured in an…
Raptors seize the lead with Game 3 win in Oakland
Stephen Curry and the reigning NBA champions fell short to Toronto, the first Canadian team in NBA history to make it to the finals, on…
President Trump, world leaders honor D-Day veterans
The president and first lady joined world leaders in Normandy, France, to commemorate the thousands of American and Allied troops who stormed the shores 75…
Faith under fire: How 3 congregations coped with mass shootings
ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas sat down with religious leaders whose congregations suffered three of the worst attacks on houses of worship in…
Jon Stewart slams Congress, Hong Kong protests heat up, Trump and Biden face off in Iowa
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Jon Stewart rips into Congress over 9/11 support
The comedian choked back tears as he called out lawmakers for failing to fully fund a program to support sick and dying 9/11 first responders….
Lawmakers react to Trump comments about foreign governments offering political dirt
When asked by ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos whether his campaign would accept information from foreign entities about 2020 opponents, Trump said, “I’d want…
How Ramy Youssef is changing the comedy game l Nightline
Youssef and his best friend, Steve Way, are shining a light on stories like theirs; the two discussed their Hulu series, “Ramy,” and a brand…
Soldier becomes first living Medal of Honor recipient from Iraq War
Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia is credited with risking his own life by braving enemy fire to save his squad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. WATCH…
Wallendas describe high-wire walk in Times Square
Nik Wallenda and Lijana Wallenda reveal what it felt like to cross a wire 25 stories above Times Square as millions of people watched on…
