5 Americans freed in prisoner swap with Iran return to Washington

Five American citizens have been freed as part of a deal between the U.S. and Iran. The Americans include Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz, as well as two others who asked that their identity not be made public. All five have been designated as wrongfully detained by U.S. government. The five detained Americans all …

QB Patrick Mahomes agrees to record contract restructure with Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes has agreed to a restructured deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. NFL Media reported Monday that the two-time MVP will receive $210.6 million over the next four seasons (2023-26), which is the most money ever for a player over a four-year span. NFL Media added that Mahones can reportedly earn up to $218.6 …

Carrie Underwood adds new 2024 dates to her ‘Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency’

Carrie Underwood, announced 18 new dates to her “Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency” for 2024. Underwood posted: “Big news for 2024!! I’m so excited to share that #REFLECTION will be continuing at @rwlvtheatre next year beginning in March! We love performing this show for everyone visiting from all over the world, and if you haven’t …

George Strait and Chris Stapleton announce 2024 co-headlining stadium shows

Following a tour run this past summer, George Strait and Chris Stapleton will be teaming up again for nine major concerts. The 71-year-old Strait announced a new stadium tour featuring Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town: “George Strait is heading to NINE stadiums in 2024! After an incredible summer of shows together, he’s bringing back …

Daytime Emmy-winning actor Billy Miller dies at age 43

3x Daytime-Emmy winning actor Billy Miller, who starred the soaps The Young & the Restless, All My Children and General Hospital, has died at the age of 43. Miller’s 44th birthday would have been on Sunday. Miller’s manager confirmed the news to Variety in a statement, which read: “The actor was struggling with manic depression …

‘The Talk,’ Jennifer Hudson join Drew Barrymore in pausing production amid strikes

As Drew Barrymore announced she had changed her decision to resume her talk show amid the writers strike, ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ and ‘The Talk’ also have delayed their returns. A CBS spokesperson told Variety in a statement Sunday: ‘The Talk is pausing its season premiere scheduled for September 18. We will continue to evaluate …

Los Angeles deputy shot and killed in patrol car after being ‘ambushed’

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy said that an on-duty officer was “ambushed” and killed Saturday night while driving in his police cruiser by an unknown suspect. Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters at a late night press conference that Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was found unconscious in his car at 6 p.m. Saturday night by …

Two charged with murder in death of 1-year-old at NYC day care due to fentanyl exposure

Police confirm that two people have been arrested on murder charges after a 1-year-old died and three other children were hospitalized following suspected exposure to opioids at a Bronx, New York daycare on Friday. The 1-year-old, Nicholas Dominici, died; and three other children were hospitalized after being exposed to fentanyl at the daycare. A spokesperson …

Baltimore Orioles to advance, Tampa Bay Rays also clinch playoff berths after Rangers loss

The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles each clinched a playoff berth due to the Rangers’ loss to the Guardians on Sunday.  While each team are guaranteed for a playoff spot, the American League East title is still up in the air. The Orioles defeated the Rays at Camden Yards on Sunday with of 5-4 …

Indianapolis Colts’ QB Anthony Richardson suffers concussion in game vs. Texans

The Indianapolis Colts announced that rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson was diagnosed with a concussion and missed the majority of Sunday’s 31-20 win over the Houston Texans. In addition to Richardson, Colts starting center Ryan Kelly was also ruled out with a concussion in the second half of Sunday’s game. The No. 4 pick of April’s …