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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'

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

Ward was arrested in June and charged with felony assaultFox News Flash top sports headlines for August 8Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is behind bars again after he reportedly violated a condition of his $30,000 bond, which stems from his felony assault arrest in June.

Texans' Jimmie Ward behind bars for second time in months due to bail violation

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

"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

Today's Wordle is definitely one of the hardest we've had over the past few weeks, and that's saying something given some of the words that have been chosenToday's Wordle is not a word that you're likely to hear in normal conversation, so you could well need our clues to help make sure that you get over the line.

Wordle today: Answer and clues for today's tricky brainteaser on Saturday 9 August

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

Mayor of Japanese city used the anniversary of US bombing to urge the world to stop armed conflicts, warning nuclear war was ‘looming’ over everyoneTwin cathedral bells rang in unison in Nagasaki for the first time in 80 years on Saturday, commemorating the moment the city was destroyed by an American atomic bomb.

Nagasaki’s twin bells ring in unison for first time in 80 years to mark atomic bombing

A woman who adopted a puppy from a local shelter had no idea what he would look like as an adult, only for him to transform into a highly unusual-looking dog.Anna Winning, 34, adopted puppy Rolo from the Cork Dog Action Welfare Group (DAWG) in 2024, when he was around nine weeks old.

Woman Adopts 'Cuddly' Shelter Puppy—No One Expecting What He Turns Into

This is enough to make a grown man cryThis new addition to Stardew Valley might be the sweetest, most wholesome thing I’ve ever seen added to a game, and it’s making me want to start my journey through the game all over again.

Stardew Valley Just Got A Sweet New Event You Can Download Now

HOME Depot shoppers are slamming the retail giant with claims they are secretly scanning their faces at self-checkout kiosks.The company's use of facial recognition technology has sparked outrage and a new lawsuit over what some are calling a blatant violation of privacy rights.The claims center on stores in Illinois, where a customer says he was tracked without his knowledge or consent.

Home Depot’s self-checkout move is blasted as ‘illegal’ by shoppers who say it’s a question of consent

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

A 62-year-old male found unresponsive at the Ward County Detention Center on Friday, Aug. 8, has died, according to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department.The jail had requested emergency medical assistance when the man was found unresponsive and not breathing. Staff initiated life-saving measures until Trinity First Response Ambulance arrived.

Death reported at Ward County Detention Center

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

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

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

A month ago, the news came that the new Tom Cruise-led underwater supernatural action thriller “Deeper” had hit a setback. That setback was tied to the Doug Liman-directed film’s budget.At the time, it was reported that Cruise was pushing for a $275 million budget, a number that Warner Bros. Pictures balked at as they were fine with the initial $200 million budget estimate and wouldn’t go any higher than $230 million.

The Cruise-Led “Deeper” Put On Hold

THREE people have reportedly been shot after a gunman opened fire in Times Square.Footage showed panicked crowds fleeing the tourist spot in New York as cops swarmed a vehicle.Witnesses described seeing bullet holes in the windows of a car.According to reports on social media, three people were shot and a suspect was arrested at the scene.

‘Three people shot’ after gunman opens fire in Times Square as car ‘seen riddled with bullets’

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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

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 began their 2025 preseason with a bang, defeating the Carolina Panthers 30-10 to begin exhibition play. And while the story of the game was the debut of Shedeur Sanders, who threw two touchdown passes and made this quarterback competition much more interesting, another position may have to have a more serious position battle.

Browns veteran could be replaced after poor preseason performance vs. Panthers

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'

The $5 fall find I can’t stop thinking about – perfect for tablescapes, shelves, and everything in betweenAs the weather starts to shift and the first hints of fall creep in, I’ve been looking for small, meaningful ways to bring seasonal fall table decor into my home – nothing over-the-top, just thoughtful little touches that make the space feel warmer and cozier.