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Motown songwriter behind 'Money (That's What I Want)' and other hits dead at 87

August 24, 2026

Motown songwriter behind 'Money (That's What I Want)' and other hits dead at 87

Janie Bradford Hobbs co-wrote "Money (That's What I Want)" with Berry Gordy and penned hits for Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and The Supremes.

Suspect in deaths of 5 found dead after cops uncover grim scene at rural property outside Portland

August 24, 2026

Suspect in deaths of 5 found dead after cops uncover grim scene at rural property outside Portland

A suspect was found dead in Enumclaw, Washington, after five people were discovered killed at a Forest Grove, Oregon, property, according to officials.

College grad reportedly dies in Six Flags roller coaster incident as family sues theme park

August 23, 2026

College grad reportedly dies in Six Flags roller coaster incident as family sues theme park

Christopher Hawley, a recent San Diego State University graduate, reportedly collapsed after riding X2 in 2022, and his family now alleges the attraction was dangerously rough.

California dad paralyzed from neck down after diving into ocean to rescue child

August 23, 2026

California dad paralyzed from neck down after diving into ocean to rescue child

A California father dove into a rip current to save a child at a beach and suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

WATCH: Young bear takes rough tumble from Denver tree after wildlife officers tranquilize it

August 23, 2026

WATCH: Young bear takes rough tumble from Denver tree after wildlife officers tranquilize it

Video captures a young black bear's rough tumble from a tree in Denver after Colorado Parks and Wildlife tranquilized it for relocation to better habitat.

Uncontained brush fire in Nevada triggered by human activity; inferno grows to 13K acres

August 23, 2026

Uncontained brush fire in Nevada triggered by human activity; inferno grows to 13K acres

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency as the Hawk Fire exploded across 13,000 acres, threatening 1,000 homes outside of Reno.

Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens race

August 23, 2026

Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens race

Dan Sullivan faces voter confusion from a candidate look-alike sharing his name as Alaska's ranked choice voting system adds complexity to the Senate race.

Police make arrest after gunfire during California high school football game leaves 1 dead

August 22, 2026

Police make arrest after gunfire during California high school football game leaves 1 dead

A 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and gang participation after a 17-year-old was fatally shot at a Bakersfield, California, stadium.

Dem Senate hopeful racked up hundreds of missed votes during stops at multiple taxpayer-serving jobs

August 22, 2026

Dem Senate hopeful racked up hundreds of missed votes during stops at multiple taxpayer-serving jobs

Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola missed 794 of 4,265 Alaska House votes and over a third of Bethel City Council meetings, records show.

EXCLUSIVE: 5-time illegal entrant admits ‘mistake’ that finally got him busted by ICE

August 22, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: 5-time illegal entrant admits ‘mistake’ that finally got him busted by ICE

Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia admitted to lying to ICE agents about his identity in Redondo Beach before being confronted with his own mugshot.