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Trump’s proposed mass deportation plan has some Texas schools on high alert

School districts prep students and families for possible mass deportations. ABC News(SOUTH TEXAS, Texas) -- President Donald Trump has threatened mass deportations of immigrants, potentially expanding the "expedited removal" program to conduct raids in neighborhoods and workplaces. This program would allow for the quick deportation of individuals who entered the U.S. without proper documentation and have been here for less than two years.Trump has pledged to tighten immigration laws and roll back Biden-era policies that he believes have encouraged a rise […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

Music News

Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ earns eight Academy Award nominations

Courtesy of Searchlight PicturesThe Academy Award nominations were announced Thursday, and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown earned eight Oscar nods, including best picture.Timothée Chalamet earned a best actor nod for his portrayal of Dylan, while Ed Norton is nominated for best supporting actor for playing Pete Seeger and Monica Barbaro earned a best supporting actress for her portrayal of Joan Baez. The film’s director, James Mangold, also earned a best director nod.Other nominations for the film include: best […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

Music News

Elton John receives Oscar nomination for his song ‘Never Too Late’

InterscopeElton John received his fifth Oscar nomination on Thursday.The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, and in the category of best original song, Elton was nominated for "Never Too Late," which he co-wrote with Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt. The song is from his Disney+ documentary of the same name.On Instagram, he wrote, "It’s an incredible honour to receive this nomination for 'Never Too Late', alongside my collaborators Brandi […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

National News

At least 10 dead after record-breaking snowstorm swept across the South

Sean Rayford/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports, crippling roadways and leaving freezing temperatures in its wake.At least 10 deaths have been attributed to the storm and accompanying cold blast.In Dale County, Alabama, one person was killed in a house fire after leaving their stove on to keep them warm and a second person was killed in a car accident, according to the local corner.One […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

National News

World’s most active volcano begins 5th eruptive episode

Kīlauea volcano erupts in in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Jan. 22, 2025. Image via USGS.(KILAEUA, Hawaii,) -- The world's most active volcano, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, resumed its latest eruption on Wednesday.Volcanic activity was noted just before 3 p.m. local time in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.The activity marked the fifth episode from the Kilauea volcano since it started to erupt on Dec. 23, 2024."Weak, intermittent spatter" was observed earlier in the day, but it was not until 2:57 p.m. […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

National News

7 cops shot one after the other while responding to call for help from apartment

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images(SAN ANTONIO) -- Seven police officers have been shot one after the other after responding to a call made from inside a home in San Antonio, Texas, police said.The incident occurred Wednesday evening when police officers received a call from an apartment in San Antonio, Texas, from somebody reporting that their family member was in distress and needed immediate help, authorities said.However, as police responded to the scene, they were shot one after the other in succession, according […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

National News

Beloved family tortoise found safe after LA fires

In this screen grab from a video released by the San Dimas Sheriff's Station, a tortoise was sucessfully rescued after the owner's home was destroyed by fire. Via San Dimas Sheriff's Station/Instagram(LOS ANGELES) -- A beloved pet tortoise has been found safe in the wake of California wildfires.The rescue occurred after the family's Altadena home was destroyed in the Eaton Fire, according to the San Dimas Sheriff's Station.In a video the station shared Saturday to Instagram, a deputy was seen […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

National News

Judge to consider challenge to Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship

SimpleImages/Getty Images(SEATTLE) -- President Donald Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship will face its first legal test in a Seattle courtroom Thursday.A federal judge will hear a request made by four Democratic-led states to issue a temporary restraining order against the executive order signed by Trump that purports to limit birthright citizenship to people who have at least one parent who is a United States citizen or permanent resident.Trump's executive order reinterpreting the 14th Amendment's guarantee of birthright citizenship -- […]

todayJanuary 23, 2025

Sports News

Scoreboard roundup — 1/22/25

iStock(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPistons 114, Hawks 104Suns 108, Nets 84Timberwolves 115, Mavericks 114Cavaliers 108, Rockets 109Hornets 120, Grizzlies 132Jazz 114, Thunder 123Warriors 117, Kings 123Celtics 117, Clippers 113Bucks, Pelicans (POSTPONED)NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBruins 1, Devils 5Blue Jackets 5, Maple Leafs 1Jets 3, Avalanche 2Panthers 1, Kings 2Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

todayJanuary 23, 2025

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