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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'

"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

NAGASAKI, Japan — 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

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

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.

Daihatsu shows off a trio of quirky custom concepts in Indonesia and is giving away two of themDaihatsu revealed three custom builds at GIAS 2025, including two vans and a hatchback.Gran Max Taft Guy stands out with boxy nose, off-road bumpers, and roof-mounted rack.

This Boxy Daihatsu Van Thinks It’s A Baby Land Cruiser

The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to cancel a Biden-era solar grant program will hinder efforts to lower energy bills for middle to low-income households, according to several environmental groups.On Thursday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency was terminating Solar for All, a $7 billion grant program intended to help pay for resident solar projects.

Lowering energy bills for low-income households will be more difficult with EPA cut, groups say

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'

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'

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Open AI announced Thursday the release of GPT-5, the latest and most-advanced iteration of its artificial intelligence technology, which will be free to users.The company said the program, which underwent 5,000 hours of testing, is smarter, faster and more useful than the previous model, GPT-4, and will be especially efficient at writing, coding and for use in the healthcare sector.

OpenAI releases GPT-5, free to users

The fatal incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 8, in KenyaNEED TO KNOW25 people have died and others were hurt when their bus overturned in Kenya while traveling after a funeral, officials confirmedThe fatal incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 8, in Kisumu, several outlets have reported

25 Killed When Bus Carrying Mourners Overturns

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

The Democratic strategist said voters are going to reject the president in a big way in the upcoming elections.Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville on Thursday warned Republicans that they’re going to pay a heavy price at the ballot box this year and next because of President Donald Trump’s unpopularity.

'Very, Very, Very Confident': James Carville's Bold Prediction Is A Warning For Trump

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

“The cop is fishing. Haven't you seen ‘Super Troopers’?”This isn’t a prank, but it sure looks like one. Keisha Huff is a mom and daughter of a now-retired police officer. She was recently driving with her family in Campbell County, Kentucky, and passed a department-issued SUV parked off the side of the road.

‘He’s not real’ Family slows down for Kentucky cop, then notices something weird and pulls back around

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

What do these six women have in common? They’re well-spoken – or ‘out-spoken’, as several of them put it. All are family-oriented. Most have held senior roles in business, the law or politics.But one thing binds them more than anything: they’re part of a new – and perhaps surprising – wave of women aligning themselves with Reform UK.

Wave of Reform women: Why so many are flocking to the party

TEXARKANA, TEXAS - Police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Friday morning in the 1200 block of Nolthenius Street.At approximately 4:51 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at the residence. Upon arrival, they found Trewan Sanders, 22, of Texarkana, Texas, dead just inside the doorway.

Victim identified, arrest made in early morning homicide in Texarkana

"Because of a single moment of regret — that raw sense of pain and oozing remorse — I decided I would never allow myself to live another minute like that ever again."My truest taste of regret happened when I was just 16. I was a junior in high school and feeling fully overwhelmed by things I had no control over.

A Single Moment In High School Tore My Life Apart. 1 Regret Has Followed Me Ever Since.

Evil Ariel Robinson snapped over three-year-old Victoria's eating habits and acted out in a way that horrified and devastated the entire family forever moreBeing terrible in the kitchen made Ariel Robinson a reality TV star. She found fame in 2020 by appearing in season 20 of Worst Cooks In America on the Food Network channel - a show that follows people with poor cooking skills as they compete in a series of bootcamp-style challenges overseen by celebrity chefs.

Toddler, 3, is sick on her dress before reality TV winner beats her to death

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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

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

'We are proud of the extraordinary man we had in our lives who spent a lifetime fighting to protect his country and its precious rule of law,' his family saidFBI publishes its annual crime reportU.S. crime decreased in every major category in 2024, the new report found.

William H. Webster, only person to lead both FBI and CIA, dies at 101

A Texas district judge on Friday temporarily barred former Rep. Beto O'Rourke and his political group from helping to fund the Democratic legislators who have left the state to prevent Republicans from pressing forward with a redistricting plan aimed at expanding the GOP's narrow majority in the U.S. House.

Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from providing financial support to Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting

The Cleveland Browns played their first preseason game of the season on Friday night against the Carolina Panthers and it was all about Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut.Due to injuries that both Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel are dealing with, Sanders was named the team's starting quarterback.

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Turns Heads With AFC Exec Comment

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

Atlanta —The NFL preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions on Friday was suspended after Detroit cornerback Morice Norris was injured and left the game in an ambulance.The 24-year-old was taken off the Mercedes-Benz Stadium field on a stretcher and lifted into an ambulance after a hit to the head while making a tackle in the fourth quarter.

NFL preseason game suspended after Detroit Lions player leaves in ambulance

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'

Grow versatile, easy-going sedum for charming fall flowersSedum plants bring a host of variety, charm and longevity to any ornamental display. Small, sun-loving and easy to grow, the stonecrop (as it is also known) is a drought-tolerant hardy perennial that works equally well as ground cover and in rock garden arrangements.

Sedum care and growing guide: how to grow stonecrops for resilient ground cover and vibrant color

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.