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<p>Cheryl Carley (left), and Patrick Brown (right), say their wedding memories were ruined by photographer</p>

Couple sues wedding photographer who allegedly asked guests ‘how to take pictures’

Exclusive: Patrick Brown, 46, and wife Cheryl Carley, 54, say in their complaint that the shots ‘failed to capture important aspects of the wedding’.

<p>Michael Mullenax, 10, from Lee's Summit, Mo., cools off in a mister at Kauffman Stadium before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Miami Marlins, June 24, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo</p>

NEWS

Millions brace for powerful ‘heat dome’ set to engulf much of the country

<p>New York City’s Comptroller and mayor hopeful Brad Lander was arrested Wednesday — the latest non-criminal to be arrested by ICE</p>

ICE is arresting more non-criminals than ever

<p>Time to go over your documents if you’re hoping to file for Social Security anytime soon — the full retirement age has changed</p>

There’s a new retirement age for 2026 for Social Security claimants

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LiveMiddle East

Israel-Iran latest: Tehran says US involvement would be ‘dangerous’

<p>Losing weight in middle age could reduce the risk for chronic diseases down the line, researchers say. They found health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease</p>

Weight loss in your 40s and 50s can help cut chronic disease risk

<p>A 55-year-old woman has shared her traumatic story of how she was beaten on a New York City subway after being asked, “Are you a Muslim?”</p>

Crime

Woman says she was beaten on New York subway after being asked ‘Are you a Muslim?’

<p>Martha’s Vineyard has been overrun with movie fans celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Jaws” film</p>

Holiday hotspot overrun with fans celebrating Jaws’ 50th anniversary

<p>Obit Anne Burrell</p>

Food Network star’s death being investigated as a possible overdose

First responders found TV chef surrounded by pills, report says

<p>The hot-air balloons pictured are not related to the incident</p>

At least eight dead after hot air balloon crashes in Brazil

Miraculously 13 people survived after fightfighters say hot-air balloon caught fire and plummeted from sky

Decapitated Baby Suit

Jury awards $2.25 million to Georgia couple in suit over autopsy images of decapitated baby

<p>Luigi Mangione’s defense team has claimed prosecutors are trying to “bias the public” after releasing diary entries that reveal a possible motive for the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson</p>

Crime

Luigi Mangione’s defense claims ‘bias’ after diary entries reveal possible motive for killing of United Healthcare CEO

<p>Paul Van Duyne (left) is accused of attempting to poison two of his ex-girlfriends alongside Andrea Whitaker (right)</p>

Crime

Couple accused of plotting cyanide poisonings against two of man’s ex-girlfriends

<p>Alleged burglar has been charged with petty theft, burglary, and domestic violence battery</p>

Crime

Real-life Goldilocks: Florida man ‘broke into a stranger’s home’ to make dinner and have a bath because he was avoiding his angry wife

<p>Sherri Papini, who previously confessed to faking her own kidnapping, is now claiming that she really was abducted</p>

News

Self-confessed kidnap hoaxer mom Sherri Papini now claims she really was abducted

<p>Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly become a more authentic version of himself by rejecting norms and supporting President Donald Trump </p>

politics

Zuckerberg’s political shift didn’t shock Meta staff: ‘The whole time this was all one inch underneath’

<p>The purported self-driving capabilities of Tesla vehicles have been called into question by regulators as well as crash victims</p>

news

Motorcyclist sues after out-of-control ‘self-driving’ Tesla mows him down on Texas highway

<p>Could breast cancer survivors have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? South Korea researchers say ‘yes’ </p>

health

Breast cancer survivors may have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, experts say

<p>Taahir Shaikh of Arlington says his wife, Ward Sakeik, was detained by ICE in February in St. Thomas</p>

Politics

Texas man returns from honeymoon alone after wife is arrested by ICE in US Virgin Islands

<p>Barry Morphew leaves court with his daughters in 2022. The Colorado man has been arrested again in connection with his wife’s death, three years after prosecutors dismissed their initial charges against him</p>

crime

Colorado man is charged for second time in wife’s murder

<p>A stunning map of current global flight routes has shown the lengths pilots have to go through to avoid conflict zones</p>

News

Stunning map shows the lengths pilots go through to avoid conflict zones

<p>Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik questions Brendan Paul during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 20, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg</p>

Diddy trial

Former assistant describes putting on gloves to clean up Diddy’s freak offs - as $6k bill for hotel damage revealed

<p>Sara Burack, 40, was found dead in the street in the Hamptons on Thursday. </p>

news

Driver arrested after realtor who appeared on Netflix’s ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ killed in hit and run in the Hamptons

<p>The ‘airport theory’ trend allows passengers just 15 minutes to get to the gate </p>

Travel

When should you arrive at the airport before a flight?

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Donald Trump is asking for a special prosecutor to investigate his loss in the 2020 election, reviving long-standing and baseless grievances as his administration seeks to undermine his predecessor’s victory and actions in office</p>

politics

Trump calls for special prosecutor to probe his 2020 loss to ‘crooked’ Joe Biden: ‘LANDSLIDE!’

politics

Senate version of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill holds tax break up to $2,000 for nearly all Americans

<p>Marva Johnson was tapped in May to lead Florida A&M, state’s sole public HBCU</p>

politics

DeSantis ally ‘MAGA Marva’ named president at Florida HBCU despite campus concerns

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politics

Rod Stewart says he can no longer consider Donald Trump a friend

<p>A firefighter passes flames while battling the Glass Fire in a Calistoga, Calif., vineyard in 2020</p>

politics

‘The stakes are life and death’: The US is not prepared for wildfire season after sweeping DOGE cuts, report says

<p>DeSantis is on track to oversee the executions of at least eight people within seven months, breaking a state record for most executions within a year</p>

politics

Florida Gov. DeSantis on pace to break death penalty record with execution of mistaken-identity killer Michael Bell

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Painful symptom of latest Covid variant identified

<p>Modern solar panels will work from minus 40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees</p>

Will a heatwave help your solar panels perform better?

<p>The Emmett Till memorial is under under threat</p>

Memorial to civil rights icon at risk amid Trump’s anti-DEI drive

Meghan Markle to launch first alcoholic drink

More news

<p>Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, credit their daughter, Hope, for saving lives amid Vance Boelter's alleged shooting spree. </p>

Minnesota shootings

‘Without Hope, we wouldn’t be here right now’: How Minnesota lawmaker’s daughter ‘saved countless lives’

I traveled to all 50 US state capitals in 30 days — these were the two worst cities

<p>Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters</p>

news

Oprah Winfrey says Barbara Walters ‘swooped in’ to steal interview with Monica Lewinsky

<p>The movement to unseat Utah Senator Mike Lee is gaining traction after he made posts mocking the fatal shooting of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband</p>

Politics

Move to unseat Mike Lee gains steam after Utah senator’s tweets mock Minnesota political shootings

<p>Residents remove debris after the passing of Erick near Charco Redondo, Oaxaca state, Mexico</p>

Climate

Child drowns as Hurricane Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico

space

A radio signal from the beginning of the universe could reveal how everything began

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Spider-Man cliffhanger to finally be resolved nearly 30 years later

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Will Smith shares regret after turning down acclaimed blockbuster: ‘It hurts’

<p>Tray Chaney (far right) and his 19-year-old son Malachi (middle), and wife Ayesha </p>

News

The Wire actor gives update on son's condition after he was thrown 300 feet by tornado

<p>Barbara Arnold, 77, has owned her Houston home since 1996.</p>

Crime

Grandma facing eviction after her son, who took his own life after robbing a bank, faked the deed to her home

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News

Meta launches Oakley sunglasses with a 3K camera inside

<p>A Houston man has been taken into custody after police say he fatally shot his girlfriend of six years</p>

CRIME

Houston man arrested after fatally shooting his girlfriend in her apartment and sending photos to her family, cops say

<p>Claire Bell, 3, was found alive after a four-day search in Quebec </p>

Crime

Toddler found alive nearly 100 miles from home alone at the side of a highway following a frantic four-day search

<p>Pavel Durov, 40, has six kids born naturally with three different women, and then over 100 conceived via anonymous sperm donations across 12 countries.</p>

news

Controversial Telegram founder is leaving $17B fortune to his kids — all 106 of them

<p>The suspect appeared on stage before a student giving speech in the humorous section of the tournament </p>

CRIME

Man causes panic and evacuation at National Speech & Debate tournament after storming stage

Culture

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Bruce Springsteen shares verdict on Stephen Graham as his father

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Seth Rogen says leaked Gigli audition tape would destroy his career

<p>Radical change: Dua Lipa more than proved herself at Wembley Stadium</p>

Dua Lipa’s Wembley debut underscores how far she’s come as a performer

<p>Steven Spielberg at the TCM Classic Film Festival in New York on January 25, 2025</p>

Steven Spielberg reveals the film he thought would end his career

<p>'Hamilton' star Anthony Ramos (left) claimed Madonna sat on her iPad throughout the entire Broadway show </p>

Hamilton star claims Madonna was on her iPad ‘the whole’ show

<p>Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters</p>

Oprah Winfrey says Barbara Walters ‘swooped in’ to steal interview

<p>Dua Lipa has recently re-launched her literary interview podcast</p>

Dua Lipa and the problem with the celebrity book club mafia

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Jeremy Clarkson says Kaleb Cooper is worried he’ll be ‘out of a job’

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28 Years Later boldly retcons 28 Weeks Later plot twist within minutes

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Danny Boyle shares huge detail about ‘wild’ 28 Years Later ending

IndyBest

<p>Some stores have online stock, others are sticking to in-person only</p>

How to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and more

<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite tracker — here’s how to get $100 off

<p>Up your game, with these top-rated pickleball paddles</p>

Best pickleball paddles for every player, from beginners to pros

<p>The perfect pickleball shoes are built for sideways movement</p>

The best pickleball shoes for 2025, tested by real players

Lifestyle

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JLS star Aston Merrygold shares health update from ambulance

<p>Sudden exposure could even trigger dangerous consequences for some people</p>

Why you should probably skip having a cold shower on a hot day

<p>The yellow ribbon is the symbol for Sarcoma Awareness Month, which is observed in July </p>

Health & Families

Sarcoma: The aggressive cancer you’ve probably never heard of

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Zara McDermott announces break from ‘negative’ social media

<p>Researchers forecast that around 570 people will die because of the heat over the four days</p>

Warning nearly 600 people could die during 34C heatwave

<p>Woman shares the disappointing cakes her Kroger store was selling for Juneteenth</p>

Kroger faces backlash for ‘diabolical’ Juneteenth cakes

<p>Lizzo attends the Amazon 2025 Upfront at Beacon Theatre on May 12, 2025 in New York City</p>

Lizzo admits she tried Ozempic during weight loss journey

<p>Meghan Markle is launching her first-ever rose wine</p>

Meghan Markle announces As Ever rosé with release date imminent

Latest videos

<p>Speaker Mike Johnson</p>

CNN guest reveals why Mike Johnson and Ted Cruz support Israel

<p>Democrat posts dystopian ad showing non-white citizens being kidnapped by Republicans in ‘Trump’s America’ </p>

Democrat posts ad showing citizens being kidnapped by Republicans

<p>OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush as seen in 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster'</p>

Titan sub heard ‘popping’ on dive before implosion in eerie audio

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Charlie Kirk says college for girls is only to find husband

Travel

<p>The US has launched an array of enticements for Canadian vacationers, including cheaper stays at Lake Placid (above)</p>

TRAVEL

‘Canadian-only’ deals launched by US as cross-border vacation visits fall amid Trump’s 51st state rhetoric

<p>The interiors of ‘the most beautiful restaurants in the US’</p>

The world’s most beautiful restaurants have been revealed for 2025 – these US eateries make the list

<p>Guests are allowed to touch and stroke the red pandas during their morning visit</p>

Chinese hotel told ‘red panda wake-up service’ must stop

<p>The US has launched an array of enticements for Canadian vacationers, including cheaper stays at Lake Placid (above)</p>

‘Canadian-only’ deals launched by US as cross-border visits fall

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Who is Bonnie Blue? Meet the banned OnlyFans model who appeared on podcast with Andrew Tate

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