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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died this week, but he is also related to another music royal: Reba McEntire.Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackson was Reba McEntire's stepson: 'He's my total'

"Her final act was one of selfless love and courage," said Maria Elvia's daughterNEED TO KNOWMaria Elvia died after trying to save her youngest daughter from drowning in a Georgia lake, according to local reportsYvonne Sanchez, one of Maria's four children, described Maria via GoFundMe as "a devoted mother and wife who always put her family first"

Mom Who Couldn't Swim Dies After Trying to Save Her 9-Year-Old Daughter from Drowning

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — Nagasaki is marking the U.S. atomic attack on the southern Japanese city 80 years ago and survivors of the attack are working to make their hometown the last place on earth hit by the bomb.Despite their pain from wounds, discrimination and illnesses from radiation, survivors have publicly committed to a shared goal of abolishing nuclear weapons.

Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors put hopes of nuke ban in the hands of youth

"Freakier Friday" is in theaters now!The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film arrived Friday, with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles as Anna and Tess Coleman, respectively.Chad Michael Murray returns in the sequel as Jake, Anna's boyfriend from the first film, Ryan Malgarinireturns as Anna's brother Harry, and Mark Harmon returns as Tess' husband Ryan.

'Freakier Friday' hits theaters: Watch a special clip

ATLANTA — Detroit safety Morice Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance during the Lions’ preseason game Friday night against Atlanta, with the game ending with 6:31 to go after the players let the clock run.Norris was hurt with 14:50 to go trying to tackle Nathan Carter.

Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit's Morice Norris

The Trump administration is opening a new front in its battle with Harvard University on the issue of patents, marking a new escalation with the elite school that could result in the loss of additional federal funding or intellectual property rights.In a Friday letter to Harvard President Alan Garber obtained by CNN, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick writes that the Trump administration believes the university is “in breach of the statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements tied to Harvard’s federal funded research programs and intellectual property arising therefrom, including patents.”

Trump administration targets Harvard’s patents

A candlelight vigil was held for Deidre North, 77, and Jade North, 16, at the site of the crash on Aug. 6Jade North. Credit : GoFundMeNEED TO KNOWThe Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Jade North, 16, and her grandmother Deidre North, 77, were killed after their SUV collided with a pickup truck on Aug. 2 in Jupiter Farms

16-Year-Old Who Just Began Junior Year of High School Dies in Crash with Grandma

Kristi Noem is firing back at "South Park."The Comedy Central show mocked Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in its latest episode, "Got A Nut," which aired on Aug. 6. And she didn't find their portrayal very funny.

Kristi Noem slams 'South Park' for 'petty' and 'lazy' spoof of her: 'Only the liberals'

Infections with Vibrio vulnificus are still rare but "this is certainly not normal," an expert in water diseases at the University of Florida said.Deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria are on the rise across the southeastern coasts of the U.S. At least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana and one in the Outer Banks have died this year from infections that can cause necrotizing wounds.

‘Not normal:' Deaths from flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in parts of the U.S.

Less than three years after OpenAI kicked off the generative AI boom with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot, the company has struggled to remain the undisputed pacesetter amid a growing field of rivals developing advanced LLM models.On Thursday, OpenAI took a major step in its effort to reassert its leadership with the launch of GPT-5, the long-awaited update to its flagship AI product and its most powerful and fastest model yet.

OpenAI launches GPT-5, its most powerful AI yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.The extraordinary repost on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, made Thursday night, illustrates his deep and personal connection to a Christian nationalist pastor with extreme views on the role of religion and women.

Hegseth reposts video on X of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote

Brady expressed gratitude for the new statue outside Gillette Stadium, and he didn't miss an opportunity to needle Jets fansTom Brady's legacy in New England is cemented several times over, but the legendary quarterback's figure will remain a permanent presence at Gillette Stadium after a statue was unveiled Friday evening.

LOOK: Patriots' unveiling of Tom Brady statue leaves legendary QB feeling 'deeply grateful' and 'kind of old'

A woman sold a couch, but soon after received a frightening and unexpected call from the buyer, leaving her speechless.Darcy Miller, known on TikTok as @darcycass, received an urgent call shortly after selling her couch on Facebook Marketplace from the buyer. The buyer discovered a cat inside the couch.

Woman Sells Couch on Facebook Marketplace, Then Gets Urgent Call From Buyer

Little Mojeri Adeleye was born prematurely and tragically died after staff at the Jessop Wing hospital ignored his mother's concerns regarding an error made on her medical notesA newborn baby died at a UK hospital after his mother raised concerns about an error in her medical notes, only to be ignored by staff.

Newborn baby dies after hospital gets crucial date wrong - and ignores mum's plea

Just hours after criticizing her “South Park” depiction as “petty,” Noem attempted to own the narrative.Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi “ICE Barbie” Noem has attempted to show she is unbothered by South Park‘s brutal parody of her by updating her social media profile.

ICE Barbie Desperately Tries to Get in on ‘South Park’ Joke

The HELIOS system can instantly zap enemy drones with precision.In the vast expanse of the ocean, a streak of white light pierces the sky. It’s not lightning, but a weapon — a high-energy laser fired from the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer.

The US Navy Just Tested a Laser Weapon That Could Change Warfare Forever

FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - More suspects have been identified in connection with the murder of a Johnsonville teen.There are now seven suspects who have been charged with the murder of Trey Wright.The shooting happened later in June at the 400 block of North 1st Neck Road.

7 charged, 2 more warrants in Johnsonville teen’s murder

A freak allergy attack led to a surreal near-death experience for nurse Julia Evans, and she passed into an otherworldly realm where she saw long-dead friends and relatives and, briefly, 'Jesus'Simply breathing in the pollen from a bunch of flowers led to a dramatic near-death experience for a nurse.

Nurse who 'died' when heart exploded says 'no human word' can describe what she saw

A Delta Air Lines passenger joining a Microsoft Teams call during an early morning flight has prompted criticism on Reddit.The incident was detailed in a post titled, "New absurd behavior: Teams meeting from flight," shared by Reddit user u/br0princess on August 4 in the r/delta subreddit.

Delta Passenger Asleep on Flight, Anger at What Woman Does on Next Seat

President Trump teased that he'll meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin 'very soon' to discuss the war in Ukraine and that the location will be announced 'very shortly'President Trump teased that the location of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be announced today to discuss the ongoing onslaught against Ukraine.

Donald Trump performs screeching Russia U-turn on live TV after barrage of questions on Putin summit

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Michael Paul Brown, 45, is accused of killing a bartender and three patrons at the Owl Bar a week earlier on Aug. 1.The 45-year-old man accused in the fatal shooting of a bartender and three patrons at a Montana bar was captured by police on Aug. 8 after a weeklong manhunt, state officials announced.

Suspect in mass shooting at Montana bar caught, state officials say

A gunman opened fire in Atlanta on Friday afternoon, near the campuses of both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University, killing a police officer who was responding to calls of an active shooter, officials said.Officers found the suspect with gunshot wounds on the second floor of a building that houses a CVS Pharmacy.

What we know about the Atlanta shooting near the CDC and Emory University

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk together at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.

Trump agrees to meet Putin in Alaska next week

Unlock the latest Cleveland Browns news — direct to your inbox.Shedeur Sanders delivered a standout performance in his debut, but the Cleveland Browns are not ready to say how it will affect the quarterback competition.Sanders started on Friday against the Carolina Panthers. He played a solid chunk of the game, completing 14-of-23 passes for 138 yards and two very nice touchdown strikes.

Browns Dodge Shedeur Sanders Question After Big Debut

Jim Lovell, the astronaut played by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, died Thursday at the age of 97. Lovell led the crew on the Apollo 13 mission, which became famous as the most “successful failure” in aerospace history. “We are enormously proud of his amazing life and career accomplishments, highlighted by his legendary leadership in pioneering human space flight,” his family said in a statement.

Tom Hanks Pays Tribute to Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell

Anti-Trump late-night host discussed cancel culture on left with Sarah SilvermanJimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' voices on the left are driving voters awayLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel, an outspoken liberal himself, blasted the loud, unwelcoming voices on the left who scare people away on "The Sarah Silverman Podcast."

Jimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' liberal scolds are driving people away from the Democratic Party

The new Juno trim of Toyota’s compact minivan taps into Japan’s camper craze with modular furniture kitsToyota transforms the Sienta into a configurable camper with help from Modellista.New Juno trim includes five modular furniture pieces offered in four themed packages.It is based on the flagship Z Hybrid trim, with a starting price of ¥3,654,200 ($24,800).

Toyota’s New Minivan Lets You Create A Lounge, Office Or Bedroom Inside

Over a recent dinner at his private Bedminster, New Jersey, club, as President Donald Trump recounted his move against the country’s top economic statistician and riffed on New York City politics, the conversation turned to a politically potent issue still in flux: loosening federal restrictions on marijuana.

Trump is privately mulling how to declare pot a less dangerous drug

A video of a cruise passenger spotting someone's nightmare scenario—dropping a phone on the very edge of a ship at sea—unfolding aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise has gone viral on TikTok.The moment of the drop was witnessed by Abby Morris, a 24-year-old personal care assistant based in Michigan who is applying for medical school.

Horror at What Cruise Passenger Spots From Deck: 'My Biggest Fear'

We've got a chic solution for extra throw blankets, your kid’s toys and that pile of unopened mail.There’s nothing wrong with having a lot of stuff, as long as you know what to do with it. Extra throw blankets, your kid’s toys, that pile of unopened mail you’ve been meaning to sort through — there’s no need to burn it, you just need a nice place to put it (and no, shoving it under the couch doesn’t count).

Make All Your Random Stuff Look Good With These 12 Target Storage Baskets

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mother is speaking out for the first time since "The Cosby Show" star's death at 54.On Aug. 8, nearly three weeks after Warner accidentally drowned off the coast of Costa Rica, his mom and manager Pamela Warner opened up about the kind of man her son was beyond his TV roles – and the legacy he leaves behind.