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Ryan Reynolds reveals whether his new baby's name is on Taylor Swift's album

Reynolds jokingly dodged the question: “We always wait for Taylor to tell us what the child’s name will be.”
ryan reynolds / taylor swift
ryan reynolds / taylor swift

Parishioners stop armed teen from entering Louisiana church

A teen armed with a rifle was stopped by parishioners as he attempted to enter Mass at an Abbeville, La., church. KLAF's Jim Hummel reports.
Parishioners stop armed teen from entering Louisiana church
Parishioners stop armed teen from entering Louisiana church
3h ago

Taquerías rally to help save L.A. food website that put many of them on the map

Fans mobilize and point to the crucial role of L.A. Taco, a popular Los Angeles-based media outlet focused on the city's street food scene that's fighting to survive amid a lack of funding.
workers are assembling bags of orders for pick-up, take-out and delivery
workers are assembling bags of orders for pick-up, take-out and delivery
6h ago

Man gets realistic picture of his boat painted on fence intended to hide it

Etienne Constable was told to build a 6-foot fence to hide the boat from view of his neighbors — but he got an image of the boat painted onto the fence.
Man paints boat on fence erected to conceal boat
Man paints boat on fence erected to conceal boat
6h ago

Kansas City Chiefs to host Baltimore Ravens in first game of 2024 NFL season

The team’s road to a potential third straight Super Bowl title begins with a marquee matchup against another NFL powerhouse with championship aspirations.
Patrick Mahomes runs with the football during a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and  Baltimore Ravens
Patrick Mahomes runs with the football during a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and  Baltimore Ravens
8h ago

Two Americans detained in Georgia as thousands protest 'Russia-style' law on foreign influence

The protesters were among several thousand opponents of the “foreign agents” bill that has sparked a political crisis in the country.
Daily protests are continuing against a proposed bill that critics say would stifle media freedom and obstruct the country's bid to join the European Union.
Daily protests are continuing against a proposed bill that critics say would stifle media freedom and obstruct the country's bid to join the European Union.
11h ago

3 killed and 3 hurt when car flies into power pole, knocking out electricity in Pasadena, California

The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday as a Tesla sedan carrying six people was traveling at more than twice the 35 mph speed limit, police said.
A Tesla crashed into the face of a building Saturday morning leaving three dead and three others in the hospital in Pasadena.
A Tesla crashed into the face of a building Saturday morning leaving three dead and three others in the hospital in Pasadena.
16h ago

Boater flees after fatally striking girl who was waterskiing in Florida

The boat struck the girl near Nixon Beach in Key Biscayne, the state fish and wildlife commission said.
Boats in the water as the sun sets in the background.
Boats in the water as the sun sets in the background.
17h ago

Thomas Jefferson University apologizes after commencement mispronunciations go viral

“Each graduate deserves to have their name honored correctly on this pivotal day,” the Philadelphia university said in a statement.
Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
18h ago

WNBA commissioner says league ready to capitalize on momentum: 'Our phones are ringing off the hook'

Cathy Engelbert expects salaries and benefits for players to improve with increased revenue.
Cathy Engelbert smiles for a portrait on the court
Cathy Engelbert smiles for a portrait on the court

At least 11 dead in Mother’s Day weekend shootings across the country

The shootings include incidents in Georgia, Florida, Ohio and Massachusetts, all of which are still under investigation.
Two people are dead and four others wounded after a shooting at an Atlanta club early Sunday May 12, 2024, morning, according to Atlanta Police.
Two people are dead and four others wounded after a shooting at an Atlanta club early Sunday May 12, 2024, morning, according to Atlanta Police.