A baby at the center of a highly unusual multistate surrogacy and medical-care dispute has been born in Dallas, after his surrogate refused a request to terminate the pregnancy following the discovery of a serious heart defect. The baby was born Wednesday McKenna West, a surrogate from Alaska, gave birth to the baby boy in the Dallas area on Aug. 12. The newborn was diagnosed during pregnancy with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and severe congenital heart cond

A powerful storm system is leaving a trail of tornadoes, damaging winds, flooding and widespread power outages across the Midwest, with more severe weather threatening the region. A dangerous round of storms Severe weather swept through parts of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, producing tornadoes and wind gusts approaching 100 mph in some areas. At least three people have died, including a 4-year-old Indiana child, according to reports. The storms also caused extensive

A deadly workplace dispute in Issaquah, Washington, has led to a murder charge after police say a Costco employee deliberately rammed his car into a coworker riding a motorcycle. What happened? According to police and court documents, 22-year-old Tyler Sorensen allegedly became enraged after seeing his 20-year-old coworker, Jonathon Langdon, hug a female colleague in the Costco parking lot. Investigators say Sorensen followed Langdon after he left the property and intentional

Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting, the long-running case is finally heading to trial. Duane "Keefe D" Davis faces trial Duane is accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed Tupac in Las Vegas in September 1996. Prosecutors are expected to argue that Davis played a central role in planning the attack and was involved in the events leading up to the shooting. Davis has spoken about the killing Davis has spent years publicly discuss

A tense confrontation erupted aboard a United Airlines flight traveling from Newark to Fort Lauderdale, with video capturing an unruly passenger incident. What happened? According to reports, tempers flared during the Wednesday flight as a dispute unfolded inside the aircraft. Video of the incident shows the confrontation inside the cabin, drawing attention online and prompting renewed discussion about unruly behavior on commercial flights. The flight Airline: United Airlines

Authorities are investigating the death of Mohamed Coulibaly, who had been accused of operating a fraudulent e-commerce scheme that allegedly targeted multiple former NFL players. The allegations According to investigators, Coulibaly was accused of: Posing as a legitimate business operator. Convincing former professional football players to invest in or participate in a purported e-commerce venture. Defrauding multiple victims through the alleged scheme. The allegations had b

Linda Blair, best known for her role as Regan in The Exorcist (1973), says she and the animals at her Southern California rescue are "fine" following a surprise inspection by Los Angeles County authorities. Why the rescue is being investigated According to reports: Los Angeles County officials conducted an inspection of Blair's ranch as part of an investigation into whether her nonprofit rescue, the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation, complies with county animal care and zonin

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver reunited for a family ski vacation, showing that despite their divorce, they continue to come together for their children. A family reunion on the slopes Photos shared by daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger on Instagram showed the former couple smiling alongside their family during a ski trip that took place in March. Joining them were all four of their children: Katherine Schwarzenegger Christina Schwarzenegger Patrick Schwarzenegger Chr

Ariana Grande plans to take a break from public appearances after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour, according to a statement from her representative. What her team said In a statement provided to media outlets, Grande's representative said: Ariana will "be taking a step back from visibility" once the tour concludes. She wants to finish the tour "on a high note, both healthily and happily." Afterward, she intends to take a well-deserved break from public-facing work and ap

Nick Reiner, who is awaiting trial on charges related to the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, was reportedly disciplined following a confrontation at the jail where he is being held. What reportedly happened According to a report by People: Reiner allegedly became "extremely hostile" during an incident in a jail shower. Jail officials said the confrontation did not become physical. As a disciplinary measure, Reiner reportedly temporarily lost certain privileges,

A new BBC documentary, "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," features allegations from multiple women accusing actor and musician Jared Leto of sexual misconduct spanning more than a decade. What the documentary alleges According to the documentary: It includes 10 allegations from women concerning Leto's alleged conduct. Four women are featured prominently, alleging they were teenagers when the incidents occurred between 2002 and 2016. The allegations include claims of: Stat

A viral video from Thousand Oaks, California, shows two rattlesnakes engaged in what's known as a "combat dance," a behavior that experts say is dramatic but typically not a fight between a male and a female. What is a combat dance? Wildlife experts explain that: The snakes are usually two males competing during breeding season. They rise up, intertwine, and push against each other in an attempt to establish dominance. Unlike striking or biting, the behavior is more of a wres

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians expired at 11:59 p.m. Monday, leaving many families—especially in South Florida—facing uncertainty over their legal status and the possibility of deportation. What this means The end of TPS affects more than 350,000 Haitian nationals who had been authorized to live and work in the United States under the humanitarian program. With the designation now terminated, many no longer have automatic protection fro

Southwest Airlines reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, but the airline says rising jet fuel costs continue to weigh on its profitability and future outlook. Earnings beat expectations Southwest reported: Strong second-quarter revenue and earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations. Continued growth from new revenue initiatives, including assigned seating, checked bag fees, extra-legroom seating, and loyalty program income. Fuel costs remain a major challe

A Rogers police officer is being remembered as a hero after his fiancée's mother said he died while saving his fiancée just hours after proposing to her. According to the family, the officer had recently proposed, and the couple had become engaged only hours before the tragic incident. His future mother-in-law said he sacrificed his own life to protect his fiancée during the emergency. The officer's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from: His family and friends. Fello

Five adults, including two married couples from Honduras, drowned during a fishing outing on the Scioto River in Ohio after an apparent rescue attempt turned tragic. What happened According to authorities: The group had gone fishing with two children on the river. A second Honduran couple and another adult friend joined the outing. At some point, one adult began struggling in the water. Several others entered the river to help. All five adults were swept away by the current a

Two 36-year-old men say DNA testing revealed they were switched at birth after being delivered just 10 hours apart at the same North Dakota hospital. What the families say According to the lawsuit: Jeremy Morrison says his biological mother is Evelyn, but he was raised by Liz. Kyle Bylin says Evelyn raised him believing he was her biological son, while DNA testing later identified Liz as his biological mother. The families say the discovery has been emotionally devastating an

A Dallas–Fort Worth-area real estate agent has been arrested in connection with a 2012 homicide in Arlington, marking a major development in a case that had remained unsolved for more than a decade. Arrest in a cold case According to Arlington police: The suspect was arrested last week. She is being held without bond. Investigators believe newly developed evidence linked her to the 2012 killing. Authorities have not publicly disclosed all of the evidence supporting the arrest

JD Vance and Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance. A happy announcement Vance shared the news on social media, writing that: Usha Vance and baby Alec are "happy and healthy." The family is grateful as they celebrate the newest addition. Growing family Alec joins the couple's three older children, making the Vance family a household of six. The vice president's anno

In their first interview since their father, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, was sentenced to prison, twins Jessie James Combs and D'Lila Star Combs are focusing on family and the launch of their new fashion venture. Looking ahead Speaking exclusively with ET, the sisters said their father is currently: Focused on "becoming a better man for his family." Working on personal growth while serving his sentence. ET also reported that, according to a source, Diddy has apologized to his daughte