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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'

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

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A bus carrying mourners back home from a funeral in southwestern Kenya overturned and plunged into a ditch on Friday evening, killing at least 25 people and injuring several others, authorities said.The bus was travelling from the western town of Kakamega to the city of Kisumu, where the accident happened.

A bus carrying mourners from a funeral overturns in Kenya, killing 25 people

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

"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

When a 13-year-old boy began complaining to his mom about shoulder pain, she initially assumed it was "growing pain."However, when his condition then worsened, an X-ray put them on the path to a devastating diagnosis.Ashley Williams, from Mayfield, Kentucky, told Newsweek that her son Dakarai began to complain about his shoulder in January 2024.

13-Year-Old Complained of 'Shoulder Pain', Then Came Devastating Diagnosis

The leaders of New Zealand and Australia on Saturday discussed closer cooperation between they their expanding militaries against the backdrop of a recent extraordinary Chinese live-fire exercise near their shores.New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the tourist city of Queenstown for their second annual bilateral leaders’ meeting.

New Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise

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

Clark has been limited to 13 games this season due to three separate soft tissue injuriesIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been limited to 13 games this season due to three separate soft tissue injuries to her left quad, left groin and right groin. During a recent appearance on Sue Bird's podcast, "Bird's Eye View," Clark discussed her injuries and explained what she's found to be the "most challenging" part of her frustrating season.

Fever's Caitlin Clark explains 'most challenging' aspect of injury-filled season

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Junkyard (@junkyardhollywood)David Roach, the lead singer for Junkyard, died at the age of 59 after a fight with cancer.The news comes two weeks after Roach, who came on the scene in the 1980s, married his fiancée, Jennifer, in a ceremony that his Junkyard bandmates attended.

‘80s rock star dead two weeks after wedding: ‘He was a gifted artist’

In an interview with Independent Arabia, Ehud Olmert says the continuation of the war is “illegitimate” and warned that a widespread international boycott of Israel is comingThis article first appeared in our partner site, Independent ArabiaFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who initially backed the war in Gaza as an “inevitable” response to the October 7 attacks, has described plans to take over the whole Strip as a “historic disaster”.

Former Israeli PM says Netanyahu’s plans to takeover Gaza would be ‘historic disaster’

BUCHANAN CO., Va. (WYMT) - Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation after a body was found in Buchanan County, Virginia.Virginia State Police troopers and deputies with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Woosley Branch area.The person’s name has not been released and a cause of death has not been determined.

Police in SW Virginia conduct death investigation

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

Born and raised on her family farm, Marian Evans spent her childhood in dreamy, rural Carmarthenshire, Wales.Alongside her siblings, she would help look after the farm animals and worked hard.'I'd help my dad on the farm, helping to milk the cows and tend to the animals and because it was a dairy farm, they'd be milking every morning and night,' Marian exclusively tells the Daily Mail.

I grew up mucking out cows on my family farm - now I own a castle

President Trump's decision to build a $200 million dollar ballroom next to the White House is appalling. His disdain for what we are and what we have been is quite evident. The White House hasn't needed a ballroom for over 200 years, but it does now?

LETTER: Trump knows exactly what America doesn't need

Brandon Blackstock’s daughter heartbreakingly announced she’s expecting her second child just one month before her father died.Savannah Blackstock Lee shared the news about her growing family on Instagram — which is set to private — on July 5, per People.The 23-year-old’s dad lost his three-year battle with melanoma on Thursday.

Brandon Blackstock’s daughter Savannah shared she’s pregnant just one month before he died from melanoma

The Sept. 10, 1932, edition of The Berkshire Eagle featured a photo of the headstone of John H.C. Burghardt, which was discovered by a descendant of the same name on Richmond farmland.Great Barrington native John Henry Coffing Burghardt (1878-1957) — named for Richmond Ironworks and Monument Mills executive John H. Coffing — had an unsettling experience in 1932.

John H.C. Burghardt faced mortality — and an ancestor's headstone bearing his name — on Richmond farmland in 1932

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

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ATLANTA (AP) — A man opened fire outside the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Friday, leaving bullet marks in windows across the sprawling campus and killing a police officer before he was found dead in a nearby building, authorities said.

Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say

Washington —President Donald Trump recently nominated one of his economic advisers to the Federal Reserve’s top ranks, but his next choice will be far more consequential. Plans for picking the next Fed chair are already taking shape.Trump on Thursday nominated White House economist Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a vacant seat on the Fed’s Board of Governors, though he still needs to be confirmed by the Senate.

Trump made his MAGA Fed pick. His next choice will be far more consequential

Texas Democrats packed their bags and made arrangements to be out of the state for weeks. Some are missing big events, like their kid's first day of school.A child starting kindergarten is a milestone most American families wouldn't dare miss, but it's one John Bucy will be absent from this month when one of his daughters takes a first step in her education.

'Pack a toothbrush. Pack hair spray.' How the Texas Democrats are living on the run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel. A robust but not unusual contingent of city police cruisers lingered around the edges of the crowds.

As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move

Unlock the latest Cleveland Browns news — direct to your inbox.Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders impressed in his NFL debut Friday night but still felt the need to apologize after the game.Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. While not flawless, he was sharp, making plays with his legs and delivering precision strikes on both scoring throws.

Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Apologizes After Breakout 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

What propeller?Car logos are often claimed to contain secret messages. From the alleged letters in the Toyota logo to the true meaning of the Audi rings, there are plenty of design theories out there. But one persistent claim that probably isn't true is that the BMW logo depicts a propeller.

People are only just realising the true meaning of the BMW logo

When Bosnia’s electoral authorities stripped Milorad Dodik of his post as president of the tiny Serb-majority statelet Republika Srpska, he did his best to appear unfazed. Instead, the divisive, genocide-denying nationalist laid down his own challenge to the institutions trying to topple him.“What if I refuse?” he asked.

In a tiny European statelet, a Putin ally is running out of road

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'

JACKSON, MI – A downtown Jackson brewery is getting state money to expand its beer garden in an effort to enhance the downtown area and improve event capabilities.Ogma Brewing Co. has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Match on Main program, with the help of the Jackson Downtown Development Authority.

Ogma Brewing Co. receives $25K state grant to expand Jackson beer garden

The controversial $8bn deal was finalized this week and while details are scarce, the future is set to look very different for one of the biggest Hollywood studiosThe merger between Paramount and Skydance has finally been completed, with various roadblocks (including Stephen Colbert, apparently, as well as the related 60 Minutes settlement/bribery) cleared from the path of a new entity called Paramount, A Skydance Corporation.