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Nicole Kidman reveals why she was warned off marrying Tom Cruise aged 23 in rare remarks on failed marriage... after Keith Urban divorce

2026-08-13

She was 23 and when she exchanged vows with Cruise in 1990, the year she landed her Hollywood breakthrough acting alongside him in Days of Thunder.

Dramatic moment police gun down spear-wielding maniac on California street

2026-08-13

A tense Oakland police standoff ended in a hail of gunfire when two officers shot and killed a 43-year-old man authorities said was armed with a pair of makeshift spears. The Oakland Police Department released bodycam footage Wednesday showing the July 13 confrontation involving Jose Angel Castillo…

Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?

2026-08-13

Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.

By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea

2026-08-13

Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.

Slain NJ mom Brooke Hanlon's family backs investigators two months after her stabbing death

2026-08-13

Brooke Hanlon's family shares new details about the Chester, New Jersey psychotherapist found stabbed to death as the homicide investigation continues.

'No NALSAR 2026 graduate will be advocate': BCI's strong stand amid CJI invite row

2026-08-13

The Bar Council of India has put a pause on NALSAR’s enrollments for the 2026 law graduates. This decision comes in the wake of an alleged smear campaign against Chief Justice Surya Kant’s presence at the convocation. The Council demands a comprehensive report from NALSAR within three…

How Supreme Court Oral Arguments Have Transformed Since Covid-Era Precautions

2026-08-13

Live audio, a new format and new voices have transformed and unsettled the court’s signature public ceremony.

Illinois gas station sells sole winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot

2026-08-13

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase

2026-08-13

The producer price index was expected to increase by 0.2% in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.