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Dallas Cowboys Strength Coach Markus Paul Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency
Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning head coach Markus Paul died Wednesday surrounded by family members after being rushed from the team’s Frisco practice facility and hospitalized Tuesday morning.
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Capitol Christmas Tree Illuminated Wednesday Evening
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be lit during a ceremony on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
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What's on Kids' Wish Lists? Here Are 12 of the Hottest Toys for the Holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching, and toys are already flying off the shelves. The toy industry is poised for growth this year as it faces weak comparisons with last year’s holiday season, which was the first without Toys R Us. The closing of the toy retailer hurt sales last year, because parents stocked up on toys at liquidation sales...
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Delaware School Sorry for Serving Roseanne Anthem Rendition
“The Star-Spangled Banner” isn’t an unusual feature of high school pregame festivities, but Roseanne Barr’s screeching 1990s rendition surprised spectators at one Delaware volleyball game. The News Journal of Wilmington reports the Seaford School District apologized Wednesday for the shock served at Seaford High School’s Tuesday game against Milford High.
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Popovich Defends Team, US Beats Poland for 7th at World Cup
Their final game at the World Cup had been over for several minutes, and every member of the U.S. team and coaching staff were still lingering together on the court. They were ready to go home. They just weren’t ready to go their separate ways. For USA Basketball, summer ended Saturday with an 87-74 win over Poland in the seventh-place...
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People in Milford Gather on September 11th Anniversary
Community members gathered outside Live Oaks School in Milford on Wednesday morning to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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Prince's Estate Will Operate Studio Complex Paisley Park
Prince’s estate will take over management of the late rock star’s studio complex near Minneapolis. Graceland Holdings, which runs Elvis Presley’s tourist attraction in Memphis, Tennessee, had been operating Prince’s Paisley Park in Chanhassen as a museum since October 2016.
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Everything Disney Revealed About Its Parks, Cruise Lines and Resorts at D23 Expo
Coming off the successful launch of its Star Wars-themed Galaxy’s Edge land in Anaheim, Disney continues to add new features and attractions to its theme parks and cruise lines, which it outlined Sunday at its D23 Expo. Without the new Galaxy’s Edge land in Anaheim, Disney’s theme parks and resorts took in more than $20 billion in revenue last...
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Former US Sen. Al Franken Tests Welcome on Speaking Circuit
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken is testing his welcome on the speaking circuit as he takes more steps into public life after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his political career. The Star Tribune reports that tickets went on sale Friday for “An Evening with Al Franken” Oct. 2 at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon. The hall says Franken will share behind-the-scenes...
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Hawaii or Spain? Telescope Experts Say It May Not Matter
When starlight from billions of years ago zips across the universe and finally comes into focus on Earth, astronomers want their telescopes to be in the best locations possible to see what’s out there. Despite years of legal battles and months of protests by Native Hawaiian opponents, the international coalition that wants to build the world’s largest telescope in Hawaii...
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SEAL Takes Stand in 2nd Day of Testimony of Chief Gallagher's Trial
The first of three SEALs expected to provide testimony in a Navy SEAL chief’s war crimes trial took the stand Wednesday. NBC 7’s Liberty Zabala reports.
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John Cusack Apologizes Following ‘Careless' Anti-Semitic Tweet
Actor John Cusack found himself under fire in recent days after posting a tweet many believed to be anti-Semitic.
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‘Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Spotted in Madison
Winter has come and gone and it seems those who fought through it are now taking a much-needed vacation.
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Boys and Girls Club of Hartford Celebrates 159 Years
The Boys and Girls Club of Hartford held their annual “Great Futures” celebration Thursday.
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Wendy Williams Is Moving Out of Her Sober House After Filing for Divorce
Wendy Williams’ life is changing following her split from Kevin Hunter. E! News confirmed on Thursday that the 54-year-old Wendy Williams Show host had recently filed for divorce from her husband of 21 years and executive producer of her series. Williams’ rep could not be reached for comment. It was recently rumored that Hunter, 46, had cheated on Williams and...
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UConn, Notre Dame to Renew Rivalry at Final Four
There’s a different vibe around Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies at this year’s Final Four. Unlike the previous two years, they don’t have the burden of a record winning streak or an unbeaten season.
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Beyoncé Fights Back Tears While Honoring Uncle Who Died of HIV in GLAAD Media Awards Speech
Beyoncé’s 2019 GLAAD Media Awards speech was irreplaceable. It wasn’t long before the global superstar had guests cheering after taking the stage alongside her famous husband, Jay-Z, to accept the prestigious Vanguard Award on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
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Why Selma Blair Cried Tears of Relief After Her Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Nearly five months since revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Selma Blair is sharing her story.
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Ole Miss Players Kneel in Response to Confederacy Rally
Eight University of Mississippi basketball players kneeled during the national anthem Saturday before a victory over Georgia in response to a Confederacy rally near the arena. With the teams lined up across the court at the free throw lines, six players took a knee and bowed at the start of the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Two other players later joined them.
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Former ‘Top Chef' Star Fatima Ali Dead at 29 After Cancer Battle
The former “Top Chef” contestant died on Friday, Jan. 25 at the age of 29. Ali was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer named Ewing Sarcoma in 2017, and briefly went into remission in July. But in October the cancer returned and Fatima was given the prognosis that she only had a year to live.