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Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, dead at 70

Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, has died at 70. She passed away Tuesday at her home in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by family and close friends.

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:52 AM EDT

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Trump retells blunt message to his 'very obese' friend

President Donald Trump on Wednesday retold the story of a 'very obese' friend's struggles with weight loss and described delivering a harsh, candid message to him. Trump said...

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:49 AM EDT

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Costco ends Costco Next online marketplace

Costco has eliminated Costco Next, its online marketplace that allowed members to order discounted products and services directly from a curated list of companies, according to USA Today....

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce introduce Samoyed Wendy

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially introduced a new member of their family: a Samoyed named Wendy. Kelce confirmed the dog during the season premiere of his...

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

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Popular grill chain's last locations to close for good

A restaurant franchise that’s operated for roughly 30 years will be gone for good when its remaining locations close soon. Those sites are expected to reopen under new...

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:29 AM EDT

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Carla Jeffery, 'Zombies' star, dies at 33

Carla Jeffery, best known for starring in Disney Channel’s “Zombies” film franchise, has died at the age of 33. No further details about her death have been released.

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:21 AM EDT

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Little Caesars to add four new locations at U.S. Navy bases

Little Caesars opened its first on-base location in 2025 at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Honolulu. According to Nation’s Restaurant News, the pizza chain is now planning...

Published Sep 3, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT

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Costco quietly eliminates longtime member service

Costco has quietly discontinued a longtime service available to members, and the company has not provided an explanation for the change. Shoppers who relied on the service are...

Published Sep 3, 2026, 10:59 AM EDT

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Antonella Barba arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Target

Former "American Idol" contestant Antonella Barba was arrested after being accused of shoplifting from a Target store in New Jersey. The allegation adds to her ongoing legal troubles;...

Published Sep 3, 2026, 10:56 AM EDT

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Over 1,572 flights delayed, 111 canceled amid U.S. travel disruptions

Travelers experienced widespread disruptions as more than 1,572 flights were delayed and 111 were canceled across multiple U.S. airports. The cancellations and delays affected airport operations and disrupted...

Published Sep 3, 2026, 10:41 AM EDT