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Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies at 74

Willis died after a "short, but aggressive" illness, his family said.

Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal

Kroger is buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion

'We just can't go on like this': Pete Buttigieg speaks out after swatting incident

Buttigieg spoke in a new interview with "Good Morning America" co-anchor George Stephanopoulos.

WATCH: Teen graduates high school after battling leukemia

Tommy Ryan, 19, was the quarterback of his high school football team when he was diagnosed with leukemia and spent over 130 days hospitalized.

Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that NYT journalists be accompanied by an escort

A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to lift its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the building

WATCH: Couple speaks out on wedding world-record attempts

John and Keisha Lakoduk speak with “GMA” about their attempt to turn their marriage into a world record.

WATCH: Clock ticks down to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

ABC News' Aaron Katersky has more on the festivities at Madison Square Garden and how many people are expected to attend.

Heat Wave Trudges East on Wednesday

NAZANEEN GHAFFAR, ERIN MCCANN AND AMY GRAFF

More than 160 million people are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Trump takes 1st flight on Air Force One gifted by Qatar

President Trump is taking the first ride on the new Air Force One 747, which was donated by the Qatari royal family.

Fed’s Warsh Says Inflation Poses Less Risk Than a Few Weeks Ago

ESHE NELSON AND COLBY SMITH

The Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stressed that the central bank would “deliver price stability,” a point he has emphasized repeatedly since taking over in May.

5 Temperature Records Meteorologists Are Watching This Week

AMY GRAFF

New York could record 100 degrees for the first time since 2012, as a brutal heat wave spreads east.

Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast

CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM AND RAJA ABDULRAHIM

During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.

2 people climb to the top of Empire State Building spire, unfurl banner

Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Thursday afternoon and unfurled a flag on top of its spire.

How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince

EDWARD WONG

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.

U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know

EUAN WARD

Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.