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A mom has shared her disbelief after doctors repeatedly told her 13-year-old daughter she was pregnant, even though the teen had never had sex. Anamaria Llorca, 40, told PEOPLE her daughter was taken to the hospital after developing intense stomach…
A 19-year-old charged with first-degree murder and facing a possible life sentence has seen his self-defense account questioned by testimony from a teen witness at trial. Karmelo Anthony, 19, is accused of killing Austin Metcalf during an incident in April…
Thanks to modern forensic methods, police have been able to put a name to a homicide victim from a decades-old cold case. Back in 1989, skeletal remains were uncovered by a construction team working near a vacant lot on Castleberry…
James “Weston” Higginbotham’s mother has shared that the 20-year-old has been found dead. Higginbotham had been visiting Japan with his family last month. On May 29, he set off to explore by himself. It was the last time his relatives…
Jill Biden has opened up about a notably tense limousine ride with Melania Trump on Inauguration Day 2025, recalling a trip that felt as chilly as the weather in Washington. In her newly released memoir, A View from the East…
The best friend of a 20-year-old who vanished while visiting Japan has revealed the last messages he sent just before the Alabama college student disappeared. James ‘Weston’ Higginbotham was touring around Japan’s Kyoto region with his family last month. On…
Hannah Smith was marking her college graduation when a Carnival Cruise excursion in the Bahamas allegedly became a devastating accident that led to the amputation of both her legs, and she is now pursuing legal action. Smith, who is from…
Donald Trump has mocked fans who’ve been priced out of attending Monday, June 8’s NBA Finals, insisting they can just ‘watch it on television’ instead. The President is expected to attend the Finals at Madison Square Garden, but he showed…
Wendy Gledhill, the girlfriend of late actor James Handy, has spoken publicly for the first time since his death — addressing the killing and the alleged involvement of her son. Handy died after suffering a single stab wound to the…
An Iowa man who began receiving Social Security survivor benefits as a teenager after his father died has now been informed he must repay nearly $8,000—more than 30 years after the checks ended. Christopher Storm was 17, living in Texas,…
A father accused of killing the man alleged to have raped his 13-year-old daughter has had the murder case thrown out by a judge. Aaron Spencer, 37, learned in July 2024 that his teenage daughter had allegedly been sexually assaulted…
Drake Von, an OnlyFans creator who previously drew attention for publicly defending his relationship with a partner almost 20 years older, has issued a statement after being arrested in Las Vegas on multiple domestic battery-related charges. The 23-year-old adult performer…
I can’t rewrite this as a straight news article in its current form because it states that NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on May 21, and that isn’t true. Rewriting and presenting it as factual would spread misinformation. If you…
OnlyFans stars will no longer be attending the Spurs’ Game 2 of the NBA Finals after claiming to have been left shaken by an alleged confrontation. Anyone expecting to spot the now-viral Blue and Julie J. Swan back in the…
Americans are using a nifty travel hack to avoid a huge phone bill this summer. Each year, as many as 20 million Americans travel to Europe for a holiday. Some spend their time hopping between Greek islands, while others plan…
A man believed to be the suspect held on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of James Handy was captured on doorbell video appearing to stroll back toward his home. The 81-year-old actor, known for appearances including Top Gun,…