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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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rookie Shedeur Sanders’ NFL preseason debut was so impressive even LeBron James took notice.Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdown passes in the first half to Kaden Davis on Friday night as the Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-10.

Browns’ Shedeur Sanders impressive in NFL preseason debut, tosses 2 TD passes in win over Panthers

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

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.

(CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service began sharing sensitive taxpayer data this week with immigration authorities searching for undocumented migrants, according to two sources familiar with the matter.As part of President Donald Trump’s massive deportation push, the Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security signed an agreement in April to turn over information about undocumented immigrants who DHS says are already facing deportation orders and are under federal criminal investigation.

IRS begins sharing sensitive taxpayer data with immigration authorities to find undocumented migrants

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'

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

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

Not all obsession looks dramatic or obvious. It can start quietly, with admiration that feels flattering or attention that feels harmless. But over time, it grows into something that feels heavier than it should. You may feel smothered, drained, or confused, even if the other person seems kind or harmless on the surface.

15 Subtle Signs Someone Has an Unhealthy Obsession With You

Neck pain isn’t usually headline news, unless it belongs to Brittney Griner. Atlanta Dream fans hoping for another dominant night on Thursday just had their mood checked. Griner is officially out again, and suddenly that winning streak feels a little more fragile.The Dream hit the road to face the struggling Chicago Sky, a team sitting at 8-21 and already missing rookie standout Angel Reese.

Dream Dealt Unfortunate News on Brittney Griner on Thursday

Steve Callahan, 73, learned to fish and make water while stranded alone in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean in 1982NEED TO KNOWAfter Steve Callahan's boat was hit during the middle of the night, he had to flee his sinking ship for his life raft

Man Survives for 76 Days on Raft in Atlantic Ocean Despite 'Scary' Shark Encounters, Only 8 oz. of Water (Exclusive)

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

During President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, he promised that the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) would be covered by the government or insurance carriers. But now the president is backing away from the pledge.During the campaign, Trump tried to position himself as a supporter of fertility treatments, repeatedly pledging to make the procedure free on the trail.

Trump Breaks Campaign Promise To Cover IVF Through Government Or Insurance Providers

A 3-year-old girl was spotted wandering a busy NE heights street, according to court documents. Her father is now being charged with felony child abuse.A 3-year-old girl was spotted wandering a busy NE heights street, according to court documents. Her father is now being charged with felony child abuse.

Toddler found wandering along busy street, father arrested

A WALMART employee has leaked a memo about the chain's new customer call process - and it hasn't gone down well.Employees have raised privacy concerns on social media, as the company makes it harder for them to achieve a work-life balance.On Reddit, one Walmart employee revealed a leaked memo that will make it easier for customers to contact workers.

Walmart employee leaks memo about chain’s new August ‘customer call’ process – and workers are LIVID

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

James Willard Ray, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2025, at the age of 84 in Leitchfield, Ky. Born on July 25, 1941, in the small town of Shrewsbury, Ky., he was a son of James Washington Ray and Myrtle Priddy Ray.

James Willard Ray

The White House is the people’s house, a symbol deeply rooted in the American psyche. The rose garden’s modesty held significance, which Trump failed to appreciate, destroying this cherished feature. He is merely a temporary occupant, bound by the U.S. Constitution, and after four years, he will leave—one way or another.

Gaudy excess does not represent America

The actor and writer starred in George and MildredGeorge And Mildred star Norman Eshley has died at the age of 80, his agent said.The beloved actor died on 2 August at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. His agent, Thomas Bowington told PA news agency the actor died with his wife, Rachel Eshley by his side.

70s sitcom legend dies aged 80 - see statement

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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

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

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

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

Chevrolet also revealed a new Quail Silver Edition of its flagship modelZR1X coupe pricing starts at $207,395, convertible bumps it up to $217,395.Opting for the 3LZ sub trim pushes the price another $11,000 higher.Quail Silver Limited Edition introduces a matte finish with custom accents.

Corvette ZR1X Pricing Just Made Hypercars Look Stupid

The Internal Revenue Service began sharing sensitive taxpayer data this week with immigration authorities searching for undocumented migrants, according to two sources familiar with the matter.As part of President Donald Trump’s massive deportation push, the Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security signed an agreement in April to turn over information about undocumented immigrants who DHS says are already facing deportation orders and are under federal criminal investigation.

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'

JLO's outdoor space championed Mediterranean design in the mid-2000s – the look is on trend and surprisingly simple to emulateLet's take a trip to Miami in 2004... the club is bumping, the architecture is oozing modernity, and the interiors are dripping in excess. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's Star Island home stands tall on the beach.

Mediterranean pool design made a splash at Jennifer Lopez's Miami Beach home in 2004 – 20 years later, the look is topping outdoor trends (and easy to replicate)