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CNN —A man in western Connecticut intentionally set his home on fire to escape after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years with little food and no medical care, authorities said Wednesday.Police, fire and emergency personnel responded to reports of a burning home in Waterbury on February 17 and found a woman and her 32-year-old stepson at the residence, the Waterbury Police Department said in a statement.

Man allegedly held captive by stepmother for more than 20 years escaped after setting a fire in their home

Save 20% on hybrid mattresses, organic models and top-sellers at Leesa's Sleep Week sale.— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission.ICYMI: it's Sleep Awareness Week, which means that if you've been putting off buying a new mattress for your home, now's the time to finally invest in a model you'll love—without the splurge!

Celebrate Sleep Week with more than $700 off a new Leesa hybrid mattress

If you were looking for an excuse to buy a new water bottle before spring, now’s the time: For the first time ever, Stanley is offering 25% off the bestselling Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler in select sizes (specifically, the 30- and 40-ounce options) and colors.

The Stanley Quencher is 25% off for the first time ever

(CNN) — The wife of “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin was arrested on suspicion of solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy murder after police uncovered she had been involved in a “murder for hire” plot with her husband as the intended target.Victoria Goodwin was arrested last Thursday in Nevada, where the couple resides, publicly available inmate records show.

‘Ghost Adventures’ star Aaron Goodwin’s wife arrested on suspicion of soliciting his murder

If you ask Brian Tyree Henry about taking time off, he bursts out laughing.Since breaking out as rapper Paper Boi in the FX series “Atlanta,” he’s become one of the busiest actors in Hollywood. He’s worked consistently — with directors including Barry Jenkins, Steve McQueen and Chloe Zhao and big-name actors like Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hemsworth and Melissa McCarthy.

For busy actor Brian Tyree Henry, a change between projects seems to be as good as a rest

Musk doesn't really value other people's advice, says Reid HoffmanA billionaire venture capitalist who has known Elon Musk for decades says there's one crucial thing that Americans should understand about how the adviser to President Donald Trump operates.Musk doesn't value the opinions of other people, LinkedIn (MSFT) co-founder Reid Hoffman, who worked with Musk in the early days of PayPal (PYPL) in 2000, said in a recent interview with "The Rest is Money" podcast.

LinkedIn co-founder has known Elon Musk for years. Here's what he says Americans don't understand about the Tesla CEO.

Just in time for outdoor workout season, Spanx has officially kicked off its Spring Sale. Right now, you can get up to 70% off some of the brand’s bestselling activewear (including sports bras and leggings that our NBC Select staff use and love), matching sets and shapewear.

Spanx Spring Sale: Get up to 70% off on activewear, apparel, shapewear and more

Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital.LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope in 2013 following five ballots in a papal conclave.While no events are planned to mark the pontiff’s 12 years as head of the Catholic church, it is a public holiday in the Vatican, as it is each year, to mark the anniversary.

Pope spends 12th anniversary as head of Catholic church in hospital as recovery continues

Washington Democrats finally have a first point of leverage against President Donald Trump – but it comes with a dilemma that could leave them looking even more hapless than they have so far in his second term.The pressure point arises over a temporary government funding bill that could provide cover for the president’s anti-government purge and as Democratic voters pine for their lawmakers to show some fight.

Democrats’ first big chance to check Trump may make them look even weaker

Immigrants kept the largest urban counties in the U.S. growing last year.Core counties in the Houston, Miami and Phoenix metropolitan areas grew more than any others in the country primarily because of people moving in from outside the United States, according to population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday.

Immigrants fuel growth in major US urban counties

The biggest event of the PGA Tour's season takes place this week at TPC SawgrassThe season's "fifth major" gets underway this week as the best and brightest from the PGA Tour travel to TPC Sawgrass for the 2025 Players Championship. Representing the 51st playing of the event, this week at the famous Pete Dye design will test every aspect of one's game -- physically and mentally.

2025 Players Championships odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy hold as favorites at PGA Tour flagship

March 12 (UPI) -- The spending bill passed by House Republicans has moved to the Senate, where its fate lies in the hands of the Democrats.The bill, which if passed, would fund the government through September. Should it fail to pass in the Senate, the government will shut down.

Spending bill needs votes from Democrat Senators to avoid government shutdown

CNN —Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has announced a “strategic alliance” to fight organized crime with Erik Prince, the founder of the controversial private defense contractor formerly known as Blackwater.Noboa, who launched a divisive military operation against criminal groups last year, posted a photo on X and Instagram showing him chatting with Prince at an office with an Ecuadorian flag in the background.

Ecuador partnering with Blackwater founder in divisive nationwide crackdown on crime

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Genomic determinants of antigen expression hierarchy in African trypanosomes

Here's how the last eight teams in the competition rankThe route to Munich is becoming clear as the quarterfinals of the Champions League are set. Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Inter and Real Madrid are the final teams standing but the paths to the final could see some landmark matchups.

Champions League Power Rankings: Barcelona could be team to beat as PSG, Real Madrid make their case

View this post on InstagramA post shared by 90 Day Fiance (@90dayfiance)March 12 (UPI) -- 90 Day Fiancé couple Annie Suwan Toborowsky and David Toborowsky are celebrating the birth of their first child together.Daughter Minthirarad was born Tuesday, the couple announced on Instagram.

'90 Day Fiance's' Annie, David celebrate daughter's birth

‘What does it matter. U still gonna pick 87 octane.’It’s the mystery of the missing gas grade.Have you ever wondered what’s going on behind the paneling of the pump you use to fill up at the gas station?

‘3 different options’: Man looks at 87, 89, 91-grade gasoline at well-known gas station. Then he looks under the yellow buttons

In the realm of air travel, the role of flight attendants extends far beyond serving beverages and ensuring passengers’ comfort. They are trained professionals responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone on board. One seemingly peculiar practice stands out among the many procedures and protocols they adhere to—the bracing position adopted by the cabin crew during takeoff and landing.

Flight Attendant Reveals Surprising Reason Why Cabin Crew Sits On Their Hands During Take Off and Landing

A petition urging that Congress begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump be impeached has attracted more than 250,000 signatures, according to the nonprofit that initiated it.Newsweek has contacted the White House and Free Speech for People, the campaign group that set up the petition, for comment via email.

Donald Trump Impeachment Petition Gets 250,000 Signatures

March 13 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has announced it will no longer place unaccompanied migrant children in shelters operated by Southwest Key Programs over allegations of sexual abuse committed by its employees.The departments of Justice and Health and Human Services announced the decision Wednesday. The federal agencies said all children housed at Southwest Key, the largest provider of shelters for unaccompanied minors, have been relocated.

Trump admin. stops placing migrant minors in Southwest Key shelters over abuse allegations

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Morris admitted to wrongdoing after Cindy Clemishire came out and said that he abused her when she was a 12-year-old girl. He resigned from Gateway Church in the Dallas suburb of Southlake in June.An Oklahoma grand jury indicted Texas megachurch founder and former spiritual advisor to President Donald Trump Robert Morris on five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child on Wednesday.

Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris indicted on lewd act charges with 12-year-old

CNN —A powerful March storm has been lashing the West Coast with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and snowfall in the mountains –– shifting southward and posing a particular threat to communities scorched by the deadly Los Angeles wildfires from the start of the year.Evacuation warnings were issued for parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warning that burn areas from the January fires at greater risk of debris flows and stormwater runoff from the rainfall and may contain hazardous substances.

Powerful storm slams West Coast, prompting evacuations in parts of Los Angeles scarred by wildfires

Authorities rushed to evacuate a hospital in Southern California on Wednesday night after receiving reports of a possible shooter, which law enforcement later determined was an apparent swatting call.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said on X at around 6:30 p.m. PST that it was aware of reports of a possibly armed suspect at the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

Apparent 'swatting call' directed at Southern California hospital prompts large response

The EU put on a quick show of force Wednesday against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, striking back with countermeasures that seek to hurt the United States and force it to the negotiating table.We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!

The EU responded swiftly to US steel and aluminium tariffs by saying it would retaliate with countermeasures from April 1

SpaceX postponed a mission on Wednesday to bring the next crew set to work on the International Space Station (ISS) and begin the return of a pair of astronauts back to Earth.The launch's postponement was announced on Wednesday evening ahead of what would have been the scheduled launch time.

SpaceX mission to bring home Starliner astronauts postponed due to hydraulic issue

Monique Giannelloni, a former masseuse who was hired by Jeffrey Epstein's confidante Ghislaine Maxwell, claimed that the Duke of York behaved 'inappropriately'Join Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.

Prince William wants Prince Andrew to ‘vanish’ after nude massage accusations: expert

The extremely online car fan set will surely need no introduction to Mansory, the German outfit best known for festooning exotic cars with garish body kits, flamboyant interior makeovers and cheesy wheel upgrades. To everyone else, just Google "Mansory" followed by your favorite supercar or luxury SUV.

Tesla Cybertruck meets Mansory's bold, modified style: Love it or hate it?

Lubbock, Texas AP —An explosion on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock set off fires and power outages Wednesday, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel classes for the rest of the week.An alert sent to the campus community around 8:45 p.m. described the explosion as occurring at a substation, but a later update said it was at a manhole.

Manhole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and class cancellations

‘I just had a full-blown mental breakdown in Target.’@runningwkyle/TikTok(Licensed)This overwhelmed mom was frustrated by what happens whenever she needs to use the Target family restroom. She didn’t quite get the sympathy she expected.Target—which is currently being boycotted by several groups of people over it’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments—has generally reliable bathrooms that are pretty clean and well-stocked.