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Former 'American Idol' Contestant Accused of Staging Home Invasion Before Wife's Death

Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio over his wife Ashley's death, with prosecutors alleging he staged a burglary and citing an affair and extensive messages

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Caleb Flynn Trial Hears Text Messages Where Defendant Said He Wanted to Kill Wife and 'Not Go to Hell'

Jurors in Caleb Flynn's Ohio murder trial heard alleged messages expressing hatred toward his wife and discussing her killing, while the defense challenged their context and the prosecution's case.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

Hockey parents already pay $400 for sticks. Trump’s tariffs could make it worse

Hockey families in the U.S. are feeling the pinch from rising equipment costs

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner

In a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for criminality.”

The Texas Tribune · Jan 21

State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.

Todd Smith was Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100. Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025

Former Sid Miller allies told police the ag commissioner feared the DEA, told a friend to get rid of marijuana

Miller denies wrongdoing after allegations surfaced during an investigation into one of his aides, who pled guilty to bribery. The agriculture commissioner has not been charged with a crime.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2025

Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports

Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Patti Smith announces a new memoir 'Bread of Angels'

The release date of Patti Smith's new memoir is relevant and deeply personal... The singer-songwriter-writer will embark on the European leg of her tour celebrating the 50-year anniversary of her debut album, 'Horses'.

Euronews · Apr 9, 2025

Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair

The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tarrifs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Two more arrested in connection with Southern University fraternity hazing death

Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Southern University student after a fraternity hazing ritual

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025