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TikToker who documented journey with metastatic sarcoma announces her death in farewell video

“If following along has been helpful in any way I have achieved my goal. If sarcoma awareness is achieved, I’ve achieved my goal,” Dr. Kimberley Nix said in her farewell video.
TikToker Kimberley Nix
TikToker Kimberley Nix

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

The judge appointed two longtime Wilson representatives, publicist Jean Sievers and manager LeeAnn Hard, as his conservators.
Brian Wilson.
Brian Wilson.
7h ago

Baseball-size hail hits Texas as 200,000 across the South remain without power

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes brought havoc to the Midwest and then through the Southeast this week, killing at least three people.
Golf ball sized hail in Granbury, Texas, on May 10, 2024.
Golf ball sized hail in Granbury, Texas, on May 10, 2024.
7h ago

Virginia school board votes to restore names of Confederate leaders to schools

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, a school board in Virginia stripped the names of Confederate military figures from two schools. Four years later, the board approved a motion to restore the names.
Worker hoist the statue
Worker hoist the statue
9h ago

New Hampshire man sentenced to minimum 56 years on murder, other charges in young daughter's death

Police believe Harmony Montgomery was killed nearly two years before she was reported missing in 2021. Her body was never found.
Montgomery was found guilty of second-degree murder earlier in the year in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, who police believe was killed nearly two years before she was reported missing in 2021 and whose body was never found.
Montgomery was found guilty of second-degree murder earlier in the year in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, who police believe was killed nearly two years before she was reported missing in 2021 and whose body was never found.
10h ago

Wife of U.S. soldier detained in Russia says he was having an affair, not involved in 'geopolitical intrigue'

Megan Black said her husband's trip to Russia was "ill-advised" but simply part of an extramarital affair. Black's mother said she thought he had been set up by his girlfriend.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
11h ago

2 climbers reported missing on California's Mount Whitney are found dead

“Tragically, both hikers were later discovered deceased,” the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
2 climbers reported missing on California’s Mount Whitney are found dead
2 climbers reported missing on California’s Mount Whitney are found dead

What songs from 'The Tortured Poets Department' made the cut in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

Fans have wondered how Swift would incorporate her new album into her Eras Tour when the European leg kicked off in Paris.
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Paris, France
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Paris, France
17h ago

Mom of captured U.S. soldier Gordon Black says girlfriend 'lured' him to Russia

"My motherly instincts told me something was wrong with her," Melody Jones said of her son's Russian girlfriend.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.
Army investigating whether detained U.S. soldier was lured to Russia by intelligence services.

Sports personality reveals begining of beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar

Marcellus Wiley said Drake “went in” on Lamar during a taped interview on “SportsNation” a decade ago and threatened to pull out of hosting the ESPYs if his comments were aired.
Host Drake speaks onstage during The 2014 ESPY Awards
Host Drake speaks onstage during The 2014 ESPY Awards
19h ago

Miss USA's resignation letter accuses the organization of toxic work culture

In her resignation letter, Noelia Voigt said the leadership is “actively building a culture of fear and control.”
Noelia Voigt on stage.
Noelia Voigt on stage.