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‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sobs as court sees gruesome photos of Ashley’s execution: ‘Hair and brain matter’

Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, sobbed in court as a coroner described gruesome autopsy photos of his wife Ashley, including two gunshot wounds to the back of her head. The testimony included graphic details of her injuries, though the photos were not shown to the courtroom. The murder trial is ongoing.

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9/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett

A CBS News Takeout segment page highlights two news items: networks withdrawing from White House pool coverage after President Trump barred three media outlets, and an ICE agent shooting a man delivering food in Austin, Texas. The rest of the page is navigation and promotional boilerplate.

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Settling old scores with royals drives Spencer's book, but Diana steals focus

The article examines Earl Spencer's forthcoming memoir about Princess Diana, focusing on its accusations against the royal family and the controversy it has generated. It describes the book's portrayal of Diana's life and Spencer's grievances while noting Buckingham Palace's denial of key claims.

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Strictly Come Dancing's big revamp flops as fans blast new hosting trio, struggle to identify any of the 'celebrity' contestants and fail to give show the ratings boost it hoped for

Strictly Come Dancing launched its 22nd season with a revamped format, including three new hosts and a new partner-pairing process. Viewers criticized the changes, and overnight ratings showed a slight peak increase but a lower average compared to last year. The article details fan reactions and the celebrity-pro pairings.

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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal

Twelve states and the Writers Guild settled lawsuits challenging Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major hurdle for the merger. The settlement includes commitments on U.S. film production, funding for displaced workers, and monitoring of newsroom editorial independence. Critics and the WGA still warn of layoffs and consolidation harms.

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Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien and her on-screen daughter Lucy Fallon lead the Inside Soap Awards glamour in daring mini dresses as they arrive on the Manchester red carpet after the ITV hit swept the board with eight wins

The 2026 Inside Soap Awards in Manchester saw Coronation Street win eight prizes, including Best Soap, while Tina O'Brien and Lucy Fallon led red-carpet coverage. The piece recaps outfits, attendees, and several awards, including recognition for a domestic abuse storyline.

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Mike Krukow reveals troubling ‘swallowing’ issue amid Duane Kuiper’s throat cancer diagnosis

San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow discussed his worsening health, including swallowing difficulty, after longtime booth partner Duane Kuiper was diagnosed with throat cancer. The article clarifies that Krukow's swallowing issue is related to his body myositis, not cancer, while noting the emotional impact on fans.

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White House pushes its app to get livestreams after TV pool boycotts

The White House is urging the public to use its app for livestreams after major TV networks said they would not provide pool coverage in solidarity with CNN, MS Now, and Politico, whose credentials were revoked. The networks and banned outlets have announced lawsuits, while the administration promotes direct updates via its app.

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