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100-year-old woman refuses to let age slow her down
Barbara Haig has reached a milestone that few people ever see — but turning 100 hasn't convinced her to slow down. Just two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday, the Atlanta centenarian was still behind the wheel of her white Ford Mustang convertible, proving that age hasn't diminished her love of independence, adventure or simply enjoying the ride. Haig celebrated her birthday on Aug. 28, surrounded by family, friends and members of her longtime church community. But i

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Celine Dion Makes Emotional Stage Comeback in Paris
Celine Dion's long-awaited return to the stage became an emotional celebration in Paris as the legendary singer performed her first full concert in more than six years. The 58-year-old superstar opened her Celine Dion Paris 2026 residency at the Plenitude Arena on Sept. 12, and within moments, she was fighting back tears. Dion had stepped away from live performances after being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that has affected her ability to

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JAŸ-Z on Being INSPIRED by ‘Fearless’ Beyoncé & NERVES for Blue Ivy (Exclusive)
Jay-Z is opening up about the women closest to him — and admitting that even after decades in the spotlight, there are still moments that make him nervous. The rap icon spoke with Extra's Mona Kosar Abdi at the New York City premiere of his new HBO docuseries, JAŸ-Z in 8, where he reflected on his evolution as an artist, his admiration for wife Beyoncé and his feelings about daughter Blue Ivy stepping further into the public eye. Inspired by Beyoncé's Fearlessness Jay-Z had p

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Last survivor rescued from rubble of WTC speaks out
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Genelle Guzman-McMillan is still carrying the memory of the day she survived what seemed impossible. Guzman-McMillan was the last person rescued alive from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the towers collapsed. Trapped for roughly 27 hours, she survived beneath the debris before rescuers finally reached her on Sept. 12, 2001. Now, a quarter-century later, she is opening up again about that experience — this time alon

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Teen rescued after days stranded in the waters off Alaska
A 15-year-old boy has been rescued after spending days stranded in the frigid waters off Alaska, clinging to an overturned fishing boat after a trip with his brother and cousin ended in tragedy. The teenager was found alive near St. Lawrence Island after the 18-foot fishing boat capsized in the Bering Sea. His brother and cousin were also aboard but were later found dead. A Fishing Trip Turns Into a Fight for Survival The three family members left Savoonga, Alaska, on Friday,

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Georgia steakhouse kitchen footage goes viral
A video recorded inside a metro Atlanta LongHorn Steakhouse is going viral after a former employee documented what he described as unsanitary conditions inside the restaurant's kitchen. The footage, recorded at the LongHorn location on Camp Creek Parkway in East Point, appears to show food scraps, trash and a roach on the kitchen floor, along with other conditions the former cook says raised concerns about cleanliness and food safety. Former Cook Says Conditions Were Routine

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Families in Nebraska say state is taking away vital Medicaid funds from disabled people
Families of Nebraskans with developmental disabilities are raising alarm after the state reduced Medicaid funding for nearly 900 people following the rollout of a new assessment system that uses an algorithm to help determine the level of care and services individuals receive. The changes have left families worried that people with significant disabilities could lose critical support despite no meaningful change in their medical or daily-care needs. NBC News senior investigat

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Stella Parton says sister Dolly Parton was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died
Stella Parton is opening up about the final days of her sister, country music legend Dolly Parton, saying the superstar was “definitely prepared” and at peace when she died last month. In her first interview since Dolly’s death, Stella sat down with Gayle King for CBS Mornings to reflect on her sister’s extraordinary life, their close bond and the private health battle Dolly kept from much of the world. Dolly died on August 25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. H

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Coco Gauff Wins Epic 39-Shot Rally | 2026 US Open
Coco Gauff had to dig deep to keep her US Open run alive—and one extraordinary 39-shot rally became the turning point in a thrilling quarterfinal battle against Mirra Andreeva. The American fourth seed overcame a difficult start and saved two match points before defeating the fifth-seeded Andreeva, 2-6, 7-6(7-9), 6-2, on Wednesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The comeback sent Gauff into the US Open semifinals for the second time in her career. A Point That Changed Everything The

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Elizabeth Holmes Secretly Filmed Doc Before Prison: What to Know About Theranos Founder's Comeback
Elizabeth Holmes is back in the spotlight — this time through a secret documentary that gives viewers an unusually intimate look at the disgraced Theranos founder in the weeks leading up to her imprisonment. The film, titled “You Can See Everything,” was one of the biggest surprises at this year’s Telluride Film Festival. Directed by filmmaker Lance Oppenheim and comedian Nathan Fielder, the nearly three-hour documentary was kept largely under wraps for years before its surpr

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Wild brawl breaks out at San Francisco beach
A peaceful afternoon at a popular San Francisco beach turned chaotic Tuesday when two men became involved in a physical altercation that was captured on video. The fight happened at Crissy Field, where a KRON4 reporter happened to be covering another story when the confrontation broke out. Witnesses saw the men throwing punches and wrestling in the sand as people nearby watched and called 911. Dog Walker Says Confrontation Escalated Quickly One of the men involved was identif

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Alexandra Eala says she's rooting for friend Coco Gauff at U.S. Open
Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala is leaving the 2026 U.S. Open with plenty to celebrate. The 21-year-old made the third round at Flushing Meadows, marking her best-ever singles result at the tournament. Her run ended in a thrilling three-set battle against American Iva Jovic, who defeated Eala 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in front of a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Eala received a standing ovation from the crowd after her performance, with Filipino fans turn

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Georgia mother fights to sue Roblox after daughter was groomed on the platform
A Georgia mother is fighting for the right to pursue a lawsuit against Roblox after she says her daughter was targeted by a predator through the popular online gaming platform. The case is part of a growing legal battle over whether Roblox did enough to protect children from adults who allegedly use the platform to groom and exploit minors. Roblox is now facing more than 160 related lawsuits alleging that the company failed to adequately protect young users. Families Face an

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Fake NFL player arrested for scamming women out of a million dollars
A man accused of pretending to be a professional football player has been arrested after federal authorities say he used a fake NFL identity to lure women into romantic relationships and investment schemes, allegedly taking more than $1.3 million from at least 26 victims. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, was arrested by the FBI on August 24 at the Boise Airport in Idaho. He and an alleged accomplice, 18-year-old Taylor Jamie Chan, are facing federal charges of wire fraud and conspir

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Hospital Staff Race to Rescue Babies as NICU Goes Up in Flames
Dramatic CCTV footage shows hospital staff rushing to save newborn babies after a fire broke out inside a neonatal intensive care unit in Maharashtra, India. The fire erupted in the early hours of September 4 at Asian Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Smoke was reportedly first noticed coming from an air-conditioning unit inside the NICU, where nine newborns were receiving intensive or specialized medical care. As smoke quickly filled the area, hospital employees moved i

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Influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo Dies After Penis Enlargement Surgery
Coroner Links Death to Cosmetic Procedure British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo has died at 43 after suffering a fatal complication following a cosmetic genital enlargement procedure in Thailand. Ubiribo, who was also known online as Denisi and Ego, underwent the procedure while vacationing in Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen. A London coroner has now determined that the treatment caused the pulmonary embolism that led to his

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Ciara Expecting Baby No. 5 With Russell Wilson!
“One More Person to Love” Ciara and Russell Wilson are growing their family once again. The singer announced Sunday that she is pregnant with her fifth child, marking her fourth baby with husband Russell Wilson. Ciara, 40, shared the exciting news in a joint Instagram post with Wilson on Sept. 6, showing off her growing baby bump. “One more person to Love,” the couple captioned the announcement, accompanied by a five-finger emoji. The announcement came in a playful series of

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This viral TikTok trend just got 12 people arrested
A viral TikTok trend has landed 12 people in trouble with police after a series of trespassing incidents at an unoccupied home in Suwanee, Georgia. Gwinnett County police say five adults were arrested and seven juveniles were contacted after people repeatedly entered a private residence on the 3900 block of Westbrook Road. Investigators determined that several of those involved had learned about the property through TikTok and other social media videos that falsely portrayed

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Dolly Parton's Family Shares New Details From Her Private Burial
Dolly Parton’s family is opening up about the country music legend’s final farewell, revealing new details about the intimate burial held just days after her death. Parton died on August 25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Three days later, on August 28, she was laid to rest during a small, private ceremony in Nashville attended by close family members. Her cousin and longtime musical collaborator, Richie Owens, along with her nieces Danielle and Heidi, appeare

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Maria Bartiromo Makes Abrupt Exit From Fox News After 12+ Years!
Maria Bartiromo’s long run at Fox News Media has come to an abrupt end. Fox News announced Thursday, September 3, that the longtime anchor is no longer with the company, ending her more than 12-year tenure with the network. Fox did not provide a specific explanation for the departure, calling it a business decision. The announcement came as a surprise to viewers because Bartiromo had remained one of the network’s most recognizable business and political personalities. Her Sho

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