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Vincent Pastore, 'Sopranos' star, dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, died Saturday at age 80. A neighbor told reporters they had not heard from...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT

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How many 'Big Brother' couples are still together?

Big Brother is a game of social strategy, but it has a strong track record for launching lasting love stories. This article reviews which couples from the CBS...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT

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DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech football staff

Five-time All-Pro NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been hired to the Georgia Tech football staff, marking the start of his coaching career. Hopkins has not retired from the...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT

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No $50M Mega Millions winner for July 31 drawing

There was no winner of the $50 million Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing held Friday, July 31, in Lansing, Michigan. The next drawing on Tuesday, Aug. 4...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 10:48 AM EDT

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PBA champion Jakob Butturff dies unexpectedly at 32

The Professional Bowlers Association announced Friday that Jakob Butturff, an eight-time PBA Tour champion, died unexpectedly. He was 32.

Published Aug 1, 2026, 10:22 AM EDT

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Radney Foster steps back from touring after sepsis scare

Radney Foster, 67, announced on social media that he is taking additional time off from touring while recovering from a recent, life-threatening bout of sepsis. The country music...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Delaware, Texas lead U.S. in business bankruptcy filings

Nationwide business bankruptcy filings climbed nearly 12% over the past year, after rising nearly 15% the previous year. Delaware and Texas reported the highest number of business bankruptcy...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT

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31 states opt into Education Freedom Scholarship Program

Thirty-one states have opted in to the federal Education Freedom Scholarship Program. Nineteen states and Washington, D.C. have not opted in as they face a January 2027 deadline...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Bret Michaels pauses tour after doctor’s warning

A week after revealing he underwent surgery for a kidney stone that had become unbearably painful, Bret Michaels told fans on social media that he is pausing his...

Published Aug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT