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Idaho college murders: ‘Coward’ Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison after refusing to reveal motive

Four slain students, a weeks-long manhunt but no motive: Everything we know as Idaho mass murderer set to be sentenced
What to expect at sentencing for Idaho murders killer Bryan Kohberger
Live: Brian Kohberger sentenced for murdering four Idaho students

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<p>The Trump administration negotiated a prisoner swap with Venezuela that returned 252 Venezuelans imprisoned in El Salvador in exchange for 10 Americans who were returned to the United States</p>

Politics

Man convicted of triple murder in Spain free in US after prisoner swap

<p>Matthew Perry died of an overdose in October 2023. A doctor that provided ketamine in the weeks before his death has pleaded guilty. </p>

crime

Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine pleads guilty

<p>The Macrons have filed a defamation lawsuit against American podcaster Candace Owens, who is accused of spreading baseless conspiracy theories, falsely claiming Brigitte Macron is a transgender woman</p>

news

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron sue far-right podcaster Candace Owens over false claims French president’s wife is a man

<p>A CNN reporter says president Donald Trump hung up on him when he called to ask about new photos showing Jeffrey Esptein attending Trump’s 1993 wedding. </p>

Epstein fallout

Trump ‘hung up after 30 seconds’ on the phone with CNN reporter who called to ask about new Epstein photos

<p>MAGA podcaster and TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk is set to serve as a guest co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend this coming Saturday and Sunday.</p>

politics

Charlie Kirk, who raged against Murdoch media’s ‘hit job’ on Trump, tapped to host Fox & Friends Weekend

<p>Eight children in a French choir performing at a Boston church fell ill. The crowd reported an odor, but investigators said they found nothing out of the orinary.</p>

Eight members of children’s youth choir suffer ‘seizure-like symptoms’ during performance at Boston church

<p>The flight was cancelled as a result of the incident Tuesday</p>

news

Delta pilot about to fly transatlantic route failed breathalyzer, officials say

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Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce ‘Buckingham Nicks’

<p>Dennis Lewis (left) was killed in a collision with a dump truck while he was on his way to pick up his partner and newborn daughter from the hospital</p>

news

New dad killed in wreck with dump truck while heading to pick up wife and newborn from hospital

Livepolitics

Epstein’s former lawyer dies as Trump's Japan trade deal does little to change focus

<p>ICE agents arrested Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, an Iranian citizen married to a US citizen, as he was trying to drop his child off at daycare near Portland, Oregon, last week. </p>

news

Terrifying moment dad pleads with ICE agents to let his child out of the car at daycare before they arrest him

LiveOzzy Osbourne Dies

Ozzy Osbourne dies at age 76: Black Sabbath bandmates and Metallica lead tributes for heavy metal legend

<p>‘It was chaos’: Kelly, Sharon, Ozzy and Jack Osbourne in 2002</p>

Ozzy Osbourne Dies

How 'The Osbournes' invented modern reality TV: ‘He took all the risks’

<p>Top left to right: Rex Brown Pantera -Tobias -Ghost -David Draiman Disturbed -James Hetfield Metallica -Tony Iommi Black Sabbath -Robert T Metallica – Phil Anselmo Pantera – Geezer Butler Black Sabbath -Sammy Hagar -Kirk Hamnett Metallica, Steven Tyler Aerosmith – Ozzy Osbourne –

Bottom Mike Inez -Alice In Chains – Zakk Wylde Ozzy/Pantera – Bill Ward Black Sabbath – Lars Ulrich Metallica Billy Corgan Smashing Pumpkins</p>

Ozzy Osbourne Dies

Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show dubbed ‘most moving moment in metal’

Ozzy Osbourne Dies

The Prince of Darkness maintained ‘best moment of his life’ was ‘meeting Sharon’

<p>‘With Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her,’ Neeson said about his co-star</p>

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson share red carpet kiss after his stunning confession about her

<p>Palestinians, mostly children, push to receive a hot meal at a charity kitchen in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday</p>

Doctor’s stark warning as children starve to death in Gaza crisis

<p>A peacock roams the grounds at the Ryde Hotel</p>

news

Famous peacocks and peahens ‘stolen’ from historic hotel

<p>US President Donald Trump has vowed not to grant visas to transgender athletes seeking to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles </p>

NEWS

US Olympics will comply with Trump’s ban on trans women in women’s sports

<p>Susan Rice, the girlfriend of Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikusk, was charged following the incident, according to local media reports</p>

crime

Police chief placed on leave after girlfriend ‘attacks teen neighbors’

Pete Davidson breaks silence on becoming a dad

Leslie Jones received death threats after being cast in Ghostbusters

<p>Venus Williams and Andrea Preti at Milan Fashion Week in February 2025</p>

Venus Williams confirms engagement to Andrea Preti after tennis win

<p> Federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building on July 21, 2025 in New York City</p>

politics

Homeland Security urges Americans to report former lovers to ICE: ‘From domestic abuser to deported loser’

Climate UN Chief

climate

For hope on climate change, UN chief is putting his faith in market forces

<p>The train would 'be a great way to see America during its 250th birthday'. Pictured is an Amtrak train at Los Angeles Union Station</p>

travel

‘Revolutionary’ direct LA to NYC train could launch in time for Fifa World Cup 2026 (and it’s ‘Trump proof’)

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Tulsi Gabbard is interviewed by Rob Schmitt on Newsmax on Tuesday July 22 2025</p>

politics

Tulsi Gabbard says ‘further documents’ coming to prove ‘Obama coup’

Director of National Intelligence pledges more files to substantiate claim Barack Obama ordered report designed to discredit Donald Trump’s 2016 election win over Hillary Clinton

<p>Former President Barack Obama has released a rare statement on 'Russia-gate' after President Donald Trump accused him of committing 'treason.'</p>

politics

Obama releases rare statement on ‘Russia-gate’ after Trump accuses him of ‘treason’

<p>President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The president announced a ‘massive’ trade deal with the nation on Tuesday</p>

politics

Trump claims he’s made a ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan

<p>Trump administration plans 5,000-bed immigrant detention center at Fort Bliss in Texas, according to federal records</p>

politics

Trump administration wants $1.2 billion tent city at Texas Army base, country’s largest immigration detention center

<p>Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made cuts to Medicaid and the food assistance program SNAP.</p>

politics

One Big Back Breaker: Trump law to COST millions their healthcare and add $3T in debt while rich see tax CUTS

<p>More than 250 Venezuelans were freed from El Salvador’s CECOT prison on July 18 as part of a prisoner swap with Venezuela in exchange for Americans imprisoned in that country</p>

in focuspolitics

Trump sent them to a ‘torture prison’ in El Salvador. This is their life now

<p>Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump</p>

politics

Trump claims Kimmel and Fallon ‘next to go’ after Colbert cancellation

<p>Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, mocked critics of CBS’ decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s show mere days after meeting with David Ellison about the upcoming Paramount merger.</p>

politics

Trump’s FCC chairman gloats over Colbert’s cancellation days after meeting soon-to-be CBS owner

<p>Donald Trump with Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon.The administration and the ED have quietly announced the pausing of a student loan forgiveness program – IBR – under a specific repayment plan, without explanation</p>

politics

Trump administration pauses student loan forgiveness with no explanation. Here’s what it means

Politics

Fed chair Jerome Powell resignation letter fake appears to dupe Trump-boosting Republican senator

Melania Trump

politics

Republicans want to name Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump

<p>Coca-Cola announced that it will revive a cane sugar version of its iconic beverage in the U.S. </p>

politics

Coca-Cola to launch cane sugar line after Trump promised its return

<p>Federal judges in New Jersey have blocked Trump’s former personal attorney Alina Habba from serving as U.S. attorney in the state</p>

politics

‘Politically motivated’ Alina Habba being pushed out by NJ judges who take rare step to appoint own candidate for top prosecutor

<p>Thomas Fugate, 22, was appointed in February to the Department of Homeland Security, where he eventually worked in the agency’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships</p>

politics

22-year-old leading Trump terrorism unit denies he has any power

Epstein Files Fallout

politics

Ghislaine Maxwell’s brother thanks Donald Trump for his ‘positive statement’ about his sister in 2020

<p>Ian Maxwell appears on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Tuesday July 22 2025</p>

<p> U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on July 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congressional Lawmakers have returned to work on Capitol Hill after the weekend. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)</p>

epstein fallout

Mike Johnson shuts Congress for summer to avoid dealing with Trump handling of Epstein files

<p>Thomas Massie fundraising off attempt to have Epstein files released</p>

epstein fallout

Republican Congressman who voted against Trump’s bill now trying to fundraise off Epstein files

<p>The Republican Party is being blasted on social media for tweeting about Trump's push to ban paper straws as the administration continues to deal with fallout from the Epstein files</p>

epstein fallout

GOP mocked for posting about Trump’s paper straw policies amid Epstein fallout

Bulletin

<p>AI chatbots like ChatGPT have been blamed for causing people to spiral into mental health crises</p>

bulletin

More people than ever are using ChatGPT

<p> Ozzy Osbourne arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center</p>

bulletin

Ozzy Osbourne’s quirky funeral requests uncovered

<p>Beetroot juice could help sufferers of diabetes</p>

bulletin

Why over-60s should be drinking more beetroot juice

<p>Season 29 will also have a slight name change along with a deviation in format. </p>

bulletin

The Voice season 29 announces new format and coaches

More News

<p>Over 100 million Americans may be forced under another boiling heat-dome in the coming days after an area of high pressure moves across the Midwest and south</p>

climate

More than 100 million Americans to swelter in triple digit heat as new ‘heat dome’ arrives

<p>WONDER WOMAN 1984-PEDRO PASCAL</p>

Pedro Pascal was ‘appalled’ at the way he looked in Wonder Woman 1984

<p>Ozzy Osbourne</p>

Ozzy Osbourne reveals the band that changed his life

<p>Jonathan Milan won a messy sprint on stage 17</p>

Tour de France 2025 live: Ineos Grenadiers set fierce pace as sprinters face battle to control stage 17

<p>The groundbreaking sitcom The Cosby Show has been plagued by tragedy and scandal in the 41 years since it debuted</p>

culture

Tragic legacy of The Cosby Show: From fall of ‘America’s Dad’ to shocking death of his TV son Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s ex Regina King leads tributes after his death

<p>Bee's wearable features a personal AI that the startup says will learn 'your patterns, preferences and relationships over time'</p>

Amazon buys AI wristband that listens to everything you say

<p>Roy Black, the criminal lawyer who represented the likes of Jeffrey Epstein and Justin Bieber, passed away this week after battling an illness </p>

news

Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer Roy Black dies after illness at age 80

<p>A new discovery could change how type 1 diabetes is diagnosed</p>

New form of type 1 diabetes identified in study

Liveukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Anti-corruption protests target Zelensky in Kyiv ahead of crucial peace talks

<p>Erik Menendez (center) has been hospitalized</p>

news

Erik Menendez hospitalized, diagnosed with ‘serious medical condition’

<p>Gregory Zecca, the stepson of Duane Chapman — aka Dog the Bounty Hunter — has been placed into a psychiatric hold after he accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in their Naples, Florida home</p>

news

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson on psych hold after son is killed

<p>A California family grieving the loss of their beloved dog Rufus, adopted another similar-looking dog, Ziggy, and was shocked to learn Ziggy was Rufus’ father. </p>

news

Family adopts shelter dog and learns he’s the father of their late pup

<p>The Empire State Building is a beloved New York City attraction, but a longtime tour guide claims getting stuck in one of its elevators left her with severe PTSD.</p>

exclusive

Empire State Building tour guide sues over ‘career-ending PTSD’ after getting stuck in elevator 67 floors up

<p>Your favorite chocolate bar will soon come with a bigger price tag after Hershey announced it was raising the price of its candy over the high cost of cocoa</p>

news

Hershey is raising the price of its candy bars over the high cost of cocoa

<p>Upgrade your photography gear sustainably with a chance to win one of three MPB vouchers </p>

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Win one of three camera gear vouchers worth up to $1000

<p>A liquor store in Canada urges customer to ''Buy Canadian Instead'' in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the U.S.’s northern neighbor</p>

politics

Tapped out: Canada kicks American booze as US alcohol sales plunge by 66% amid tariff war

<p>New York City shelters, like the ASPCA Adoption Center, have seen an uptick in animals this summer as a new report reveals many residents are surrendering their pets because they can't afford them</p>

news

New York City has become so unaffordable residents are giving up their pets - and shelters are packed to the gills

<p>Researchers say they now know how wrinkles form as we age. The process is similar to stretching Silly Putty</p>

health

Science has proven why your skin wrinkles. Here’s what to know

<p>Former Australian Navy diver and shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder, who lost his right hand and leg in a 2009 Sydney Harbor attack, is hoping that his retelling and advice can keep others safe.</p>

lifestyle

Shark attack survivor says to do this if you run into one

<p>Aaron Phypers and Denise Richards attend the 30th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza on June 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California</p>

culture

Denise Richards’ lawyer hurls new harassment accusations at Aaron Phypers as divorce heats up

<p>Prince William and Harry with Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle</p>

news

Prince William and Harry’s cousin, 20, found dead at her family home

<p>Six-year-old Lily Goligowski has been hailed a hero for calling 911 and saving her mother’s life as she was being attacked by two dogs. </p>

news

6-year-old calls 911 to help mom after two pit bulls attacked: ‘She definitely saved her mom’s life’

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Culture

<p>Ozzy Osbourne embracing his sister Jean Powell during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in April 2002</p>

Ozzy Osbourne’s sisters speak out after his ‘shock’ death

<p>Cast of 'Next Gen NYC'</p>

Next Gen NYC’s shocking season one finale leaves new stars feuding

<p>A course on Kendrick Lamar’s impact on hip-hop will be taught at Temple University this fall. </p>

Temple University announces new course on Kendrick Lamar this fall

<p>Malcolm-Jamal Warner tragically drowned in Costa Rica while on a family vacation</p>

Current that killed Cosby Show star left another man critical

<p>Floral tributes are left by the Sabbath Wall on Navigation Street in Birmingham</p>

How Birmingham plans to build on Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘incredible legacy’

Stephen Mangan totally forgot he was in a film with his wife

IndyBest

<p>I’ve been using drugstore beauty products for years</p>

Best drugstore makeup 2025, tried and tested

<p>Whether you’re backpacking solo or feeding the family, these tried and tested camping stoves are up to the job</p>

Best camping stoves 2025, tried and tested

<p>I’ve used some of these products for more than a year</p>

Beyoncé’s Cécred review 2025, tested on curly, heat-damaged hair

<p>I’ve been using drugstore makeup for as long as I can remember</p>

Best drugstore foundations 2025, tried and tested

Lifestyle

<p>The couple moved so de Rossi (right) would have space for her horses</p>

Ellen DeGeneres puts $30 million UK farm up for sale

<p>Pregnant woman keeping hand on belly and holding ultrasound image at home interiors</p>

Woman offers pregnant sister hundreds of dollars to not use baby name

<p>These vibes offer every bedroom buzz imaginable and every one of them is expert approved</p>

Sports & Fitness

Best vibrators for 2025, tried and tested by an expert

<p>Rachel Zoe attends an Unforgettable Evening at The Beverly Hilton on April 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.</p>

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star files for divorce

<p>The meal will include four mystery sauces</p>

Wendy’s teams up with hit Netflix series for special new menu

<p>Katherine Ryan said she will be ‘dejected’ if her next child is a boy</p>

Katherine Ryan ‘dejected’ at thought of child being a boy

<p>Food poisoning is a serious issue in the UK and around the world</p>

Health & Families

Three health risks at buffets – and how to keep yourself safe

<p>Endometriosis affects one in 10 women</p>

Health & Families

Endometriosis affects one in 10 women. These are the signs to look for

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Philippines couple refuse to let floods dampen wedding day

Watch Ozzy’s most iconic moments on The Osbournes

Travel

<p>It is possible to see the 'Big Five' on a budget, says writer, Steph Dyson</p>

travel

This Brazilian wildlife hotspot is cheaper than an African safari

Sometimes dubbed the Brazilian Serengeti, Brazil’s Pantanal contains the highest concentration of wildlife in South America, and can be less costly than an African safari, finds Steph Dyson

<p>The climb to Alpe d’Huez is challenging for even the best cyclists in the world, but an e-bike makes it more accessible</p>

Here’s how to experience one of the most iconic Tour de France climbs

<p>The new sailing is aimed at amateur sleuths and podcast junkies. </p>

News

Murder, mysteries, and martinis: Virgin Voyages launches true crime cruise

<p>NASA test pilot Nils Larson performed the X-59’s first low-speed taxi</p>

news

NASA tests new ‘quiet’ supersonic jet capable of London-NYC in 3 hours

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Influencer mum sparks backlash for staging 'fake beach day' for views: 'I feel so bad for the kid'

Influencer mum sparks backlash for staging 'fake beach day' for views: 'I feel so bad for the kid'

celebrities

Could Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift be about to get engaged? Every hint from the couple

science-tech

Inspiration behind Elon Musk's AI thirst trap is cringing out the internet

gaming

PS6 release date has been 'confirmed' and gamers have a lot to say about it

viral

Jet2 ad star meets Jess Glynne – and TikTok can’t handle this 'legendary British crossover'

viral

Jet2 ad star meets Jess Glynne – and TikTok can’t handle this 'legendary British crossover'

politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene alludes to Epstein cover up as she calls for the release of the files

gaming

Battlefield 6 release date revealed by leakers - and it's sooner than you think