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Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy

Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.

At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California

Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.

Lana Del Rey Wed a Swamp Tour Guide, Joining Other Celebrities Who Married a Normie

The pop singer and songwriter married her longtime boyfriend, Jeremy Dunfre. Other celebrities have also wed someone who’s not rich or famous.

Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time

As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.

John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Actor, Dies at 76

He had a long career, but he was most widely recognized for his role as John Taggart in the Eddie Murphy franchise.

Man Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Rapper Young Dolph

The man, Justin Johnson, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for the fatal 2021 shooting of Young Dolph, who was gunned down outside...

Iceland Ice Wall Collapse: 1 Tourist Is Dead and 2 Are Trapped

The tourists were part of a group exploring a glacier in southeastern Iceland when an ice canyon wall collapsed. A fourth tourist was rescued, officials...

Jack Russell, Great White Singer and Survivor of Nightclub Fire, Dies at 63

At a show in 2003 with his “Jack Russell’s Great White,” a pyrotechnics display ignited a fire that killed 100 people, including the band’s guitarist.

Greg Kihn, Who Scored Hits With ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘The Breakup Song,’ Dies at 75

Mr. Kihn later became a popular morning disc jockey in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Production Company for Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes’ Video Under Investigation in Spain

Local authorities opened an investigation into the production company for filming in a protected area without clearance, according to a news release.