Category: National News
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn’s murder trial begins as his extra-marital affair and 100,000 texts take center stage
Prosecutors say Flynn killed his wife Ashley and staged a home invasion; defense argues disturbing texts and infidelity are not proof of murder – i.e. “I was up until 4 a.m. last night crying, literally trying to think of ways to kill her and not go to jail.”
Carrot Top hospitalized after reported suicide attempt
Las Vegas comedian and 90s-star Scott Thompson is recovering in a hospital after an emergency Friday that forced the cancellation of his scheduled performance in Vegas
Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency help as measles outbreak grows
State makes federal assistance conditional on CDC recognizing four measles-associated deaths as outbreak spreads across 38 counties. RFK Jr. had instructed the CDC not to include the state’s measles fatalities in a national tally
Pennsylvania reports fourth Measles death as outbreak nears 700 cases amid feud with Trump administration
18-year-old Mifflin County resident died from a rare neurological complication of measles as state health officials urge vaccination
Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death: Latest developments revealed
Authorities are investigating whether a single counterfeit oxycodone pill laced with Fentanyl caused the beloved “Heroes” and “Nashville” actress’s sudden death at 36
Pennsylvania woman dies from measles complications as 2026 outbreak surges
40-year-old Jefferson County woman becomes Pennsylvania’s third reported measles-related death of the year as cases climb nationwide
Rapper ‘Lil Durk’ acquitted in murder-for-hire trial after three days of jury deliberations
Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist cleared of charges tied to 2022 shooting that killed rival rapper’s cousin
Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova complete historic career slam win with dramatic US Open victory
Top-seeded American-Czech duo rallies from first-set loss to defeat Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery in three-set thriller at Arthur Ashe Stadium
USDA recalls more than 1,500 pounds of pork over Listeria risk
Italian Guanciale Products distributed across the U.S. may be contaminated with Listeria
Labor Day: The fascinating facts behind America’s end-of-summer holiday
From an 1882 New York City parade to a federal holiday, Labor Day has a surprisingly complicated and somewhat dark history
