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Simone Biles reveals she had a health scare and describes ‘almost dying’
United States gymnastics great Simone Biles shared limited news of a health scare on Saturday, an experience she said included “almost dying.”The world’s most-decorated gymnast said on Instagram Stories that she had endured an unexpected situation, and she thanked well-wishers.“I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age,” Biles, 29, said on the social media platform.
At least 12 shot near Ohio festival, gunmen still at large
At least 12 people were shot Saturday when gunmen, possibly aiming for each other, opened fire near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said.
Florida police share final report on Hulk Hogan’s cause of death
Terry Bollea — known professionally as Hulk Hogan — died of natural causes, according to a report released Friday by the Clearwater Police Department, concluding its investigation into the July 2025 death of the legendary pro wrestler.
Body of missing Auburn University student found in Japan
The body of an Auburn University student who had been missing in Japan for a week has been found in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto, according to his family
Karmelo Anthony murder trial continues into weekend
McKINNEY, Texas — The murder trial of a Karmelo Anthony, a Texas teen accused of stabbing a fellow high schooler at a track meet, continued Saturday
National Park mountain guide dies in fall on Mount McKinley
A National Park Service mountain guide died when she fell into a crevasse on Mount McKinley, officials said Friday
Son of James Handy’s girlfriend is charged with murder in actor’s stabbing death
A man has been charged with murder in the death of actor James Handy, who was stabbed in Los Angeles this week, court records showed Friday
Samantha Busch says family feels ‘not alone’ in first statement since Kyle Busch’s death
Samantha Busch spoke out publicly about the sudden death of her husband, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, on her Instagram Friday.“The prayers, messages, flowers, meals, hugs, and countless acts of kindness have carried us through the most heartbreaking days of our lives,” Busch said.
Brendan Banfield to be sentenced in elaborate au pair double murder plot
The former IRS agent convicted in a deadly catfishing scheme targeting his wife and a stranger is expected to be sentenced Friday to a mandatory life term in prison
Karen Read says she doesn’t ‘pay for meals’ as support continues after acquittal
Nearly a year after she was acquitted of murder charges in the death of her police officer boyfriend following two highly publicized trials, Karen Read said Friday that she still receives overwhelming support from legions of loyalists who believe she was framed.“No matter where I go — the grocery store, a restaurant, Newbury Street in Boston, any hotel or restaurant I eat at — I don’t pay for meals.