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Jim Hartung stands with crossed arms and warm smile wearing Husker jacket with Nebraska gymnastics backdrop and faded Olympic

Olympic Gold Medalist Coach Dies at 65

Daniel J. Whitman January 13, 2026

At a Glance Jim Hartung, 1984 Olympic gold medalist and Nebraska assistant coach, died January 10 at 65 Helped Nebraska win four straight national...

Olivia Culpo sits with coffee gazing out window with 49ers stadium visible through blinds and baby gear nearby

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Culpo Breaks Down Over First Baby Separation

Amanda S. Bennett January 13, 2026

At a Glance Olivia Culpo tearfully revealed she spent the night before the 49ers wildcard game awake and crying because it was her first extended...

Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez walking the red carpet with glamorous gowns and celebrity guests nearby

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Stars Slay Pre-Awards Style

Ethan R. Coleman January 13, 2026

Award-season dressing is officially underway in Los Angeles, and the city's A-listers wasted no time turning red-carpet-adjacent events into...

Woman holding at-home STD test kit with smartphone showing positive result and computer displaying treatment resources

Breaking News Health News

FDA Approves First At-Home STD Tests

Amanda S. Bennett January 13, 2026

At a Glance The FDA has authorized the first at-home test that simultaneously detects gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis in women. Two new...

Son rescuing mother from house fire with flames and smoke behind them

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Hero Son Dies Saving Dog in House Fire

Sophia A. Reynolds January 13, 2026

At a Glance A man rescued his mother from a Lilburn, Ga., house fire on January 11, 2026, then went back inside for the family dog He never...

Sabrina sitting with plants behind her looks at camera with gentle light on her face showing vulnerability

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Teen Defies Bullies to Celebrate Rare Eye Condition

Marcus L. Bennett January 13, 2026

Sabrina Burlando never planned to go viral - she just wanted someone else with congenital ptosis to feel less alone. At a Glance Sabrina Burlando,...

Woman sits peacefully with gentle concern and faint bruise on neck showing mini stroke recovery

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NBA Wife’s Stroke Nightmare Returns

Amanda S. Bennett January 13, 2026

At a Glance Haleigh Caruso, wife of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso, revealed a second vertebral artery tear after believing she had healed...

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Breaking News Political News

Independents Surge to 45%, Upend Political Map

Marcus L. Bennett January 13, 2026

A record 45% of U.S. adults now call themselves political independents, reshaping the electorate and scrambling the 2026 midterm calculus. At a...

Tommy Habeeb stands ready with hands on holstered firearms and surveillance screens showing his image in the alley

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Cheaters Host Reveals Navy SEAL Training

Olivia M. Hartwell January 13, 2026

Tommy Habeeb says confrontations on the early reality show turned violent, forcing him to learn weapons defense from elite military operators. **At...

Mother and son hiking on Shafer Trail with red rock formations and scattered gear showing lost hikers

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Mom, 6-Year-Old Found Dead in Canyonlands

Amanda S. Bennett January 13, 2026

At a Glance A Colorado mother and her 6-year-old son were discovered dead in Canyonlands National Park on January 8, 2025. Authorities are treating...