Richard Roundtree, 'Shaft' star, dead at 81
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the titular character in the groundbreaking Shaft franchise, passed away Tuesday, October 24, at age 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed to ABC News Roundtree died following a brief battle
Biden is 'persona non grata' for many Arab and Muslim Americans
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After President Joe Biden’s primetime address from the Oval Office where he announced he was requesting that Congress pass $105 billion in aid predominantly to Israel and Ukraine and expressed his dedication to
Long COVID research opens door for further exploration on post-viral illness
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — For decades, scientists have been studying why some people experience prolonged illnesses in the wake of even mild infections. Now, due to the millions of people suffering from a similar phenomenon
'They bombed everything': Palestinian woman describes her life under siege in Gaza
ABC News/Courtesy of Tala Imad Herzallah (LONDON) — Tala Imad Herzallah says she remembers every bombardment she has witnessed in her 21-year-old life in Gaza. At 1 p.m. last Saturday, she heard the pounding sound of a
Would House Democrats help the GOP's next speaker candidate?
Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans’ chaotic speaker battle has left many Democrats saying they’re frustrated yet willing to find solutions for a path forward. But would that include helping a new speaker candidate get enough
Senate Republicans seek concessions on Biden's $106 billion request for aid to Israel, Ukraine
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Senate Republicans made clear Tuesday they hope to make some major modifications to President Joe Biden’s $106 billion national security funding request that includes aid to Ukraine and Israel. “It’s pretty clear that
Ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows granted immunity, tells special counsel he warned Trump about 2020 claims: Sources
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump’s final chief of staff in the White House, Mark Meadows, has spoken with special counsel Jack Smith’s team at least three times this year, including once before a federal
Comedian and actor Bill Burr's 'Old Dads'' new trick: Debuting at #1 on Netflix
Netflix/Michael Moriatis Comedian and King of Staten Island actor Bill Burr can add another descriptor to his job title: successful director. Burr’s debut behind the camera, the comedy Old Dads, in which he stars with character actors Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine, debuted at #1
'Beef', 'The Last of Us' singled out for 2023 Gotham Awards
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, “BeefAndrew Cooper/Netflix © 2023 Netflix’s hit series Beef and Max’s smash video game adaptation The Last of Us are among this year’s nominees for November’s 33rd annual Gotham Awards. In all, 20
Manhunt underway for husband accused of killing wife in their Massachusetts home
Massachusetts State Police (GARDNER, Mass.) — A search is underway for a Massachusetts man suspected of killing his wife who should be considered “armed and dangerous,” police said Tuesday. Aaron Pennington, 33, is a suspect in the homicide