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Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital of negligence after the death of her 21-month-old son; the hospital has denied wrongdoing and both it and Lagos state authorities say investigations are underway.

Colombian pop singer Yeison Jiménez, 34, and members of his band died in a plane crash hours before a scheduled concert, the Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics said; five others, including the band's photographer Weisman Mora, were also reported killed.

George Clooney and Noah Wyle reunited at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards on January 11, where Clooney won best actor for Jay Kelly and Wyle won best TV actor for The Pitt.

Gillette Stadium will host an international friendly between Brazil and France on March 26, marking the venue's first international match in a decade.

A 1996 judge ordered Timothy Busfield to pay $150,000 to a Minneapolis law firm in a defamation dispute; authorities issued an arrest warrant on Jan. 9 alleging unlawful sexual conduct with two 11-year-old boys.

A legal expert told Fox News that Nick Reiner's murder trial is unlikely to take place within the next 24 months as a newly assigned public defender begins work and investigators continue to gather evidence.

The Duchess of Sussex may travel to Britain to attend an Invictus Games event on July 10, but the visit depends on the outcome of an ongoing security review and assessment of Prince Harry's threat level.

Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist and occasional lead singer, died at 78, his family announced; he wrote key parts of several well-known Dead songs and was widely noted for his supportive ensemble role.

Yeison Jimenez and five others died when a light aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Paipa, Colombia; the Civil Aeronautics Authority says the accident is under investigation.

East Point police say a shooting outside Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home during multiple wakes killed one woman and injured another; investigators are reviewing security camera footage and seeking tips.

Mississippi prosecutors said they will pursue the death penalty against a 24-year-old man accused of killing six people across several rural locations; the suspect is being held without bail and is expected to appear in court Monday.

Owen Cooper, 16, said his family and friends keep him grounded after winning Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards; he earlier became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy.

John Kelly, 84, was found injured on a path in East Kilbride and was pronounced dead; Police said the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

The 2026 Golden Globes begin Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+ with Nikki Glaser hosting; top nominees include One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, Sinners, The White Lotus and Adolescence.

Friends, relatives and advocates held a candlelight vigil in Northridge for Keith Porter Jr., who was shot and killed on New Year's Eve by an off‑duty ICE agent; the Department of Homeland Security says the agent encountered Porter holding a long rifle and fired after ordering him to drop it. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating and organizers plan to raise transparency concerns at a Los Angeles Police Commission meeting.

Taylor Swift's single "The Fate of Ophelia" returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a ninth week, and the Kansas City Chiefs ended their season with a 14-12 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

The article reports Netflix shares have fallen about 28% since October, and an investor told Bloomberg the stock is "not a screaming buy" even though he owns shares; uncertainty around a proposed deal for Warner Bros. Discovery is cited as a key concern.

Kelly Clarkson said she finds joy in snuggling her two children, ages 9 and 11, and has been letting them sleep with her following the August 2025 death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

Timothy Busfield has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse, and authorities say the case is under investigation.

Tom Homan asked critics to reduce rhetoric toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an ICE agent killed a protester in Minneapolis; he said an investigation is underway and expressed concern for officer safety.

Reports say Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges related to an alleged incident with a former personal chef; Diggs denies the allegations. A judge moved his arraignment from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, and Cardi B briefly posted then deleted a message referencing the accuser.

Bob Weir has died at 78 from underlying lung issues; USA TODAY has resurfaced a 2022 interview in which he spoke about performing with John Mayer and his friendship with Sammy Hagar.

Police say Michael David McKee was arrested in Illinois and charged with two counts of murder in the Dec. 30 deaths of his ex‑wife and her husband in Columbus; he is to be extradited to Franklin County for a hearing on Jan. 12.

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died at 78; his family said he had underlying lung issues after a cancer diagnosis.

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78, his family announced. They said he had beaten cancer but later succumbed to underlying lung problems.

Kelli Moore called 911 on Dec. 10 saying she feared her husband, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, had threatened self-harm after being fired; he was later arrested and booked that evening.

At the WWD Style Awards in Santa Monica, Demi Moore accepted the fashion icon award and said her 2026 aim is continued self-acceptance, describing the value of being "our imperfect selves." The event also recognized several on- and off-screen contributors, including Pamela Anderson, Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber.

Thousands of people marched in cities nationwide as part of an "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action," organized after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

The novelist's family says her 21-month-old son died after alleged clinical failures at a Lagos hospital; the hospital denies improper care and both it and Lagos health authorities have opened investigations.

The 83rd Golden Globes will air live Sunday and for the first time include a podcast category, with Nikki Glaser returning as host; films led by "One Battle After Another," "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" top the nominations.