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Bride Drops Best Friend from Bridesmaid Role After Finding Out She's Pregnant

By Ashlyn Robinette

Justin Faulkner

2 First Responders and Mayor's Husband Die in Separate Accidents Tied to Drag Racing Event

By Sam Gillette

A police officer stands outside of the property where a dog attacked and killed a nine month old baby

9-Month-Old Baby Killed in 'Awful' Dog Attack at Home in 'Quiet Community'

By Gabrielle Rockson

Kids school pics gone wrong

Mom Couldn't Believe the Photos from Her Kids' School Picture Day, Admits She Didn't Know If She Should 'Laugh or Cry' (Exclusive)

Eugene Girard played and hit Mass Cash 8X! Shared a $100,000 winning ticket with his son Matthew Gerard

Dad Wins $800K Lottery Prize Using Sentimental Numbers. Here's How Much He Gave His Son

By Abigail Adams

Maebrie Martin

Woman Suspects Break-in After Finding Toilet Paper Replaced, Then Learns the Truth (Exclusive)

2 Boys Killed and Their 3 Sisters Hospitalized After Police Car Crashes into Family's Minivan While Responding to Emergency

2 Boys Killed, Their 3 Sisters Hospitalized After Police Car Crashes into Family's Minivan While Responding to Emergency

By Charlotte Phillipp

he Italian National Corps of Alpine and Speleological Rescue

5 Climbers, Including a Dad and His Daughter, Die After Being Caught in Avalanche

By Charlotte Phillipp

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Woman Finds Out Boyfriend Blocked Her on Social Media for Heartbreaking Reason: 'Sick to My Stomach'

By Meredith Wilshere

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Teen Chooses to Live with Dad and His Fiancée 12 Hours Away from Mom, but She Claims They’re 'Alienating' Her

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Mom Can’t Believe Another Parent Is Asking Guests to Pay to Attend Her Kid’s Birthday Party: ‘Is This Normal?’

By Brian Anthony Hernandez

35-Year-Old Woman Takes Ancestry Test to Find Biological Father.

Woman, 35, Embarks on Emotional Journey to Find Biological Father. 3 Weeks Later, She Gets a DNA Match (Exclusive)

By Tereza Shkurtaj

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Woman Misses Being a Stay-At-Home Mom Now That She’s Back at Work: Says Having a Career Is ‘Lonely’ and ‘Boring’

By Toria Sheffield

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Wife Calls Husband During His Work Trip, Hears Another Woman in the Background Make a Shocking Comment

By Meredith Wilshere

2 People Killed, 5 Others Hospitalized After Devastating Fire Engulfed L.A. Home

2 People Dead, 5 Others Hospitalized After Devastating Fire Engulfs L.A. Home

By Desiree Anello

Portrait of sad girl rejected by her peers.

Woman Says She’s Struggling to Turn Friendly Chats at Work and School Drop-Offs into Real Friendships

By Latoya Gayle

A portrait of an elephant, at the Elephant Nature Park, a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary for animals that have been abused and exploited, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wild Elephants Broke a Man’s Legs in a Sudden Attack. Then, They Returned Later the Same Night and Killed Him

By Toria Sheffield

One man still missing after three people fell through ice near Kotzebue

3 Men Fell Through Ice While Riding Snowmachines and a 4-Wheeler in Alaska. Only 2 of Them Have Been Found Alive, So Far

By Desiree Anello

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Department Gard, Anduze, Gardon d'Anduze River at La Porte des Cévennes

Elderly Man Fell Down a 130-Foot Ravine and Became Stuck. For Days, He Had Nothing to Eat or Drink — Except Red Wine

By Bailey Richards

2 girls rushed to hospital after being thrown from Ferris wheel

2 Girls Rushed to the Hospital After Being Thrown from Ferris Wheel at Louisiana Harvest Festival

By Desiree Anello

Waldo's Fire

At Least 23 Dead, 12 Injured After Fire at Store in Mexico During Weekend of Day of the Dead Celebrations

By Latoya Gayle

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Dad of 2 Falls to His Death on Mount Whitney: 'Mother Nature Is Cruel,' Says Sister

By Abigail Adams

ATV Riders Find Remains Along Path. Authorities Identify Them as Man Missing Since 2015

Partial Human Remains Identified as Dad of 2 Who Disappeared Under 'Mysterious Circumstances' a Decade Ago

By Staff Author

Shooting at Airbnb rental in Bath Township leaves 9 injured

Shooting at Airbnb Rental During ‘Large Party’ Attended Mostly by Juveniles Leaves 9 Injured

By Desiree Anello

In silhouette of woman sad depression in bedroom.

Woman Refuses to Attend Her Mother’s Funeral After Uncovering Years of Financial Betrayal

A happy young girl at a birthday party.

Woman Says Family Birthday Tradition Is Starting to Feel More Like a ‘Debt Collection Service’

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Man 'Politely' Asks Boss Not to Contact Him After Work Hours, but Manager Fires Back

By Meredith Wilshere

Sophia Farmer

Cause of Death Revealed for 17-Year-Old Girl Who Died After Becoming Unresponsive During Dental Procedure

By Hilary Shenfeld

Life Insurance

Man Names Father as $1M Life Insurance Beneficiary, Leading Wife to Question Their Marriage

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Mom Wants to Change Her 6-Month-Old Baby’s Uncommon First Name: ‘Worried I Will Regret This Name Forever’

By Brian Anthony Hernandez

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Woman Says Her Boyfriend Isn't Speaking to Her Because She Doesn’t Want to Spend New Year’s Eve with His ‘Pothead’ Friends

By Toria Sheffield

Manolo the Dog

Couple Takes 15-Year-Old Dog with Dementia to Public Park for His 'Last Day' After 'Heartbreaking' Decline (Exclusive)

By Tereza Shkurtaj

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Woman Shocked by the Height of a Man She Met Online After Going on Their First Date

By Latoya Gayle

Sam Taylor

Boy, 11, Gets Life-Changing Diagnosis After Noticing 2 Symptoms. Then Raises $1.2M for Other Kids with the Same Illness (Exclusive)

By Meredith Wilshere

Elizabeth Lochtefeld in June 2004

Woman Thought She Met Mr. Right. 3 Weeks Later, He Was Accused of Her Brutal Murder

By Virginia Chamlee

Annoyed lady making stop gesture to her friend talking after quarrel

Woman Has Concerns About Her 32-Year-Old Sister’s Boyfriend — But the Internet Thinks She Should ‘Back Off'

By Latoya Gayle

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Man Goes Behind Wife’s Back, Changes Halloween Costume at the Last Minute to Something 'More Manly'

By Meredith Wilshere

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Woman Discovers Boyfriend Uses Personal Information from Her Therapy Sessions in His Stand-Up Routine

By Meredith Wilshere

Middle age and depression, Midlife Crisis. Sad middle-aged woman looking aside sitting on bed feeling lonely

Divorced Single Mom Says She’s Feeling Lonelier the Older Her Kids Get as She Is No Longer Needed to Take Them Places

By Brian Anthony Hernandez

At least 9 dead, dozens injured due to crowd surge at Hindu temple

At Least 9 Dead, 16 Injured After Crowd Surge and ‘Stampede’ at a Temple: ‘Extremely Heartbreaking’

By Toria Sheffield

Group of girls pillow fight Pajama Party, slumber party

Mother Left ‘Seething’ After Overhearing 10-Year-Old Daughter and Her Friend Complaining About Sleepover Activities

By Latoya Gayle

Wedding, family and parents of bride and groom sharing a moment of congratulations to just married couple. Love, happy family and marriage celebration by mature man and woman enjoy outdoor ceremony

Woman Introduces Widower Dad to Her Husband’s Single Mom. Now, the Married Couple Are ‘Stepsiblings’

By Meredith Wilshere

N.J. House Fire Kills 5, Including 3 Children, on Halloween

5 People, Including 3 Kids, Killed in a House Fire on Halloween: 'This Tragedy Really Hurts,' Mayor Says

By Charlotte Phillipp

A woman with her back to the camera is lying on a sofa in a beautiful room with a piano, her hand holding her head. Depression, illness, imprisonment, boredom, loneliness.

Woman Wracked with Guilt for Purposefully Isolating Her Husband from His Family: ‘It’s Eating Me Up’

By Toria Sheffield

Dad Faces Criticism after he admits to stealing $10K from 4-year-old’s savings: ‘He Won’t Know’

Dad Faces Backlash After He Admits to Stealing Thousands from His 4-Year-Old’s Savings: ‘He Won’t Know’

By Toria Sheffield

Cruise cancelled after 80-year-old woman left behind Suzanne Rees. This aerial photo taken on April 4, 2024, shows a boat anchored near coral around Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.

Australian Cruise Canceled After 80-Year-Old Woman Who ‘Failed to Board’ Was Found Dead on Remote Pacific Island

By Desiree Anello

Mount Washington is the highest peak

Hiker with Dying Phone and Headlamp Rescued After Following Trail Markers to State Park Truck

A Hunter Mauled by Bear

'Beloved' Man Airlifted to the Hospital After Being Mauled by a Grizzly Bear While Hunting

By Kimberlee Speakman

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A Group of Neighbors Won a Collective $1.3 Million in the Lottery — Here's How They Plan to Spend Their Prize Money

Traditional Italian food

At Least 6 People Dead, 25 Others Hospitalized Due to Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled Pasta Meals

By Desiree Anello

A man and woman in creative Halloween makeup and costumes

Man Refuses to Go Trick-or-Treating with 20-Year-Old Girlfriend, Says It Would Be 'Humiliating'

By Tereza Shkurtaj

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Woman Living in 'Rich' Neighborhood 'Ruined' Halloween for Thousands of Trick-or-Treaters

By Tereza Shkurtaj

Margaux Hemingway

The Tragic Story of Ernest Hemingway's Supermodel Granddaughter, Margaux Hemingway

Terill Johnson, Veteran who came to granddaughter's graduation effectively boiled alive in hotel shower

Veteran, Who Traveled for Granddaughter’s College Graduation, Allegedly ‘Boiled Alive’ in Hotel Shower: Lawsuit

By Toria Sheffield

NICU Halloween Babies

Philadelphia Children's Hospital Dresses NICU Patients Up to Celebrate Their First Halloween: It's 'Incredibly Special'

By Nicholas Rice

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Mom No Longer Wants to Take Her 2 Small Kids to Other People’s Houses Because She's ‘Absolutely Exhausted’ After

By Toria Sheffield

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Woman Spent 6 Months Growing a Garden, Then Family Member Harvested '75% of It Without Asking'

By Meredith Wilshere

Rear view of young bride walking amidst wedding guests sitting for ceremony

Bride Dreads Telling Her Groom’s Parents That Only Specific Family Members Will Be Invited to Their Destination Wedding

By Brian Anthony Hernandez

Pregnant woman sitting on bed and holding her belly, looking away

Mom-to-Be Torn Over Whether to Take on a 'Big Mortgage' or Stay in a Tiny-But-Free Apartment — and the Internet Has Thoughts

By Toria Sheffield

Two women in armchairs are sitting and talking

Mom-to-Be's Husband Wants Her to Cut Off Friend Based on Her Insensitive Reaction to Their Pregnancy News

By Toria Sheffield

Two people engage in a pleasant conversation, sitting in comfortable yellow armchairs in a cafe with lush greenery.

37-Year-Old Woman Says Friends Fear Her Timeline for a Baby with New Boyfriend Is Too Rushed

By Latoya Gayle

Camp Beyond the Scars

Boy, 11, Was Badly Burned in a BBQ Accident as a Toddler. Now He’s Healing with Other Kids Like Him (Exclusive)

By Jillian Frankel

Woman Survives Head-On Collision, Only to Learn She Has Breast Cancer

Woman Nearly Died in Crash Only to Find Cancerous Lump 2 Years Later. Now Healthy, She Says: 'Enjoy Every Moment'

By Sam Gillette

Two young adult female co-workers disagree during the staff meeting.

After Coworker's Lie Gets Her in Trouble, Woman Says She Won't Cover Her Shifts 'Ever Again'

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Woman Annoyed at Friend Who Keeps Putting the Gym Before Her Halloween Plans, Wants to Uninvite Him

Eonias Leo Mateo-Perez

Worker, 22, Was Feeding Brush into Wood Chipper When He Was Allegedly 'Sucked' in and 'Brutally Killed,' Lawyer Says

Witchy Woman doing magic in cemetery at dusk

Friend Accuses Teen Photographer of Ruining Halloween for Shutting Down Graveyard Photoshoot