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Rob Reiner's Son Jake Opens Up About Parents’ Murders, Reveals How He Got Tragic News Rob Reiner's Son Jake Opens Up About Parents’ Murders, Reveals How He Got Tragic News
Rob Reiner's Son Jake Opens Up About Parents’ Murders, Reveals How He Got Tragic News Jake Reiner, the eldest son of legendary director/actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is speaking out on the December 2025 murders of his parents.  In a deeply personal Substack essay titled “Mom and Dad” published Friday, April 24, Jake shared how he learned of the tragedy and reflected on the devastating loss. Jake, 34, revealed that he was attending a celebration of life for a close friend at Union Station in Los Angeles when he got the stunning news. “I received a call from my sister Romy telling me our father was dead," Jake wrote. "Minutes later, she called back, te…
Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview
Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview In his first major interview as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said he won't be involved in US partisan politics, but will advocate for causes important to the Catholic Church, like immigrants' rights. Leo spoke with Crux, an online newspaper that focuses on the Catholic Church. The final excerpt from the wide-ranging interview was published on Thursday, Sept. 18. Crux senior correspondent Elise Ann Allen interviewed the pope for a new biography titled "Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the XXI Century." A Spanish version of the book launched in Peru, where L…
Oliver North Secretly Marries Iran-Contra Secretary Fawn Hall Decades After Scandal: Reports Oliver North Secretly Marries Iran-Contra Secretary Fawn Hall Decades After Scandal: Reports
Oliver North Secretly Marries Iran-Contra Secretary Fawn Hall Decades After Scandal: Reports Oliver North has married infamous co-conspirator Fawn Hall in Virginia decades after the two were the center of the Iran-Contra controversy.  North reportedly married Hall, his former secretary, on Aug. 27 in Arlington, according to multiple reports that surfaced on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The marriage certificate obtained by CNN can be found here. It was first reported by reporter Michael Isikoff, who uncovered the nuptials involving North, 81, and Hall, 65, in what was described as "a secret marriage."  North, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, was part of former President R…
These Are Key Factors In Making Big Decisions, Survey Finds These Are Key Factors In Making Big Decisions, Survey Finds
These Are Key Factors In Making Big Decisions, Survey Finds A new national survey shows Americans rely on more than spreadsheets when making big life choices. The survey was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Life Happens for Life Insurance Awareness Month. The poll of 2,000 US adults, evenly split by generation, finds seven in 10 base major decisions on nontraditional cues such as intuition (36 percent), prayer (29 percent), and general vibes (19 percent).  Most stand by those calls: 71 percent reported no regrets tied to choices made this way. Those signals are steering concrete moves.  Respondents said they used them to choose…
NJ Couple’s US Open Love Story Comes Full Circle With Viral Jumbotron Proposal NJ Couple’s US Open Love Story Comes Full Circle With Viral Jumbotron Proposal
NJ Couple’s US Open Love Story Comes Full Circle With Viral Jumbotron Proposal Two years after their first kiss lit up the Jumbotron at the US Open, and four years after their first date at the Grand Slam event, a New Jersey couple returned to the same seats. And this time, the guy had a ring. Brett Kraft, 39, who grew up in New Providence, proposed to his fiancée Sophia Fredriksson, 27, a native of Sweden, during the Friday, Aug. 29 match between Aryna Sabalenka and Leylah Fernandez at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Kraft, who lives in Madison with Fredriksson, had been quietly planning the proposal for months.  He p…
CT Conjoined Twin Marries, But Internet Won’t Stop Asking About Their Bedroom Habits CT Conjoined Twin Marries, But Internet Won’t Stop Asking About Their Bedroom Habits
CT Conjoined Twin Marries, But Internet Won’t Stop Asking About Their Bedroom Habits The conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita Andrade made headlines last week when they announced Carmen is now married, while Lupita remains happily single.  Carmen and Daniel McCormack quietly eloped in October, holding a private ceremony at Lovers Leap Bridge, which spans the Housatonic River in their hometown of New Milford, Connecticut. Since they began dating, one question has consistently followed the couple, and it’s only gotten louder after the wedding: How does intimacy work in their relationship? Most of the questions appear as tongue-in-cheek comments on social media, but they car…
Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade Says 'I Do,' In Quiet CT Ceremony; Sister Says 'I Won't' Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade Says 'I Do,' In Quiet CT Ceremony; Sister Says 'I Won't'
Conjoined Twin Carmen Andrade Says 'I Do,' In Quiet CT Ceremony; Sister Says 'I Won't' Carmen Andrade, one of a pair of conjoined twins, has married her longtime boyfriend, Daniel McCormack, in a quiet family ceremony in New Milford, Connecticut.  The couple met on the dating app Hinge in 2020 and had been together for nearly five years before deciding to tie the knot at a small ceremony at Lovers Leap Bridge over the Housatonic River. “We eloped in October with our families,” Carmen told Today. They exchanged vows on Lover’s Leap Bridge, surrounded by close relatives. Carmen wore a long, green, glittering dress and proudly displayed her ring in a YouTube video titl…
Michelle Obama Responds To Divorce Rumors Michelle Obama Responds To Divorce Rumors
Michelle Obama Responds To Divorce Rumors Earlier report Online discussions have been buzzing with rumors about a possible divorce between Barack and Michelle Obama. The former first lady's absence at some high-profile events, including the funeral of ex-President Jimmy Carter and President Trump's second inauguration ceremony, helped spark them. But Michelle Obama has now broken her silence on the speculation, saying that the rumors are just that. Rumors, and she pointed to their ages as one of the reasons the public may not be aware of their social activities. The former president is now 63, and she is now 61. "The fact that peo…
HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch
HBO Debuting Billy Joel Documentary As Iconic Singer Battles Brain Disorder: When To Watch HBO has announced when it will release a two-part documentary about Billy Joel's career shortly after the iconic singer was forced to cancel his tour as he battles a rare brain condition. The two-part HBO Original documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" debuts Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. on HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. Part two will premiere at the same time on Friday, July 26, and both two-and-a-half-hour episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max. Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin directed the documentary after working with …
CT Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again CT Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again
CT Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again Norwich native Wally Lamb has once again caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey. Lamb’s new New York Times best-selling novel, "The River Is Waiting," is the latest pick for Oprah’s Book Club.  Winfrey announced the selection during her podcast last week. The novel tells the story of a father named Corby Ledbetter. "New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin," publisher Simon and Schuster wrote in the abstract.  It becomes the 115th title in her long-running book club, and the third novel fr…
NJ Dad Seized By ICE While Filing Routine Paperwork, Says Family Fighting To Get Him Back NJ Dad Seized By ICE While Filing Routine Paperwork, Says Family Fighting To Get Him Back
NJ Dad Seized By ICE While Filing Routine Paperwork, Says Family Fighting To Get Him Back Karim Daoud showed up at a Newark immigration office earlier this month expecting just another day of routine paperwork. Instead, he never came home. The Hunterdon County dad, a popular pickleball instructor, restaurant server, and father of two, was taken into custody by ICE on Wednesday, March 12, during what was supposed to be a standard appointment to renew his work authorization, family friend Rachel Mascitelli said. Officials at the office told Daoud that there had been a mistake. They sent him to ICE, where he was apprehended and told he was being deported. And that’s all they …
George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76 George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76
George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76 Multi-time boxing champion and grill pitchman George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed. "Big" George Edward Foreman, Sr. died on Friday, March 21 surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a lasting legacy inside and outside of the ring. "Our hearts are broken," his family wrote on Instagram, describing the champion and entrepreneur as "a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose." View this post on Instagram …
Aubrey Plaza's Husband Jeff Baena Found Dead: Report Aubrey Plaza's Husband Jeff Baena Found Dead: Report
Aubrey Plaza's Husband Jeff Baena Found Dead: Report Jeff Baena, a director and screenwriter married to actress Aubrey Plaza, was found dead in his Los Angeles home, Fox News reports. He was 47 years old. Baena and Plaza frequently collaborated on projects. She starred in Life After Beth (2014) and The Little Hours (2017), both written by Baena. He also directed Spin Me Round, which featured Plaza (Parks & Rec, White Lots) in a leading role. Baena moved to Los Angeles after graduating from NYU. Plaza also attended NYU, however, it is not clear how they met. The two reportedly began dating in 2011 and tied the knot in 2020. The couple was …
'First Couple Of Fox' Sean Hannity, Ainsley Earhardt Engaged Over Christmas 'First Couple Of Fox' Sean Hannity, Ainsley Earhardt Engaged Over Christmas
'First Couple Of Fox' Sean Hannity, Ainsley Earhardt Engaged Over Christmas Christmas brought a romantic twist for Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt, who announced their engagement on Thursday, Dec. 26.  Hannity popped the question during a special moment at their church, marking the culmination of their five-year relationship, Fox News reports. “We are overjoyed and so thankful to our families for all of their love and support during this wonderful time in our lives,” the couple said in a statement to Fox News, radiating joy as they celebrated the milestone. Hannity, 62, has deep roots on Long Island, where he grew up in Franklin Square. Start…
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage Former CT Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage Following the release of a new Netflix film focusing on the life of longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart, her ex-husband and his current wife are slamming the homemaker for continuing to publicly comment on the failed marriage.  The comments were made in October on the Facebook page of Shyla Nelson Stewart, the current wife of Martha Stewart's ex-husband, Andy Stewart, who was married to the icon for 29 years from 1961 to 1990.  In Netflix's new documentary, which was released on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and is titled "Martha," Stewart, now age 83, calls…
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Former CT Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband
Former CT Resident Martha Stewart Admits To Cheating On Ex-Husband Longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart, the homemaking icon casually drops a stunning revelation.  In the trailer for "Martha," an upcoming Netflix film to be released on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Stewart confirms that she cheated on her first husband, Andy Stewart, during their 25-year marriage.  Immediately after, Stewart, age 83, drops another bombshell — her ex-husband never found out.  "Young women, listen to my advice: If you’re married and your husband starts to cheat on you, he’s a (expletive deleted)" Stewart says in the trailer, adding, "Ge…
2 Found Dead In CT Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide 2 Found Dead In CT Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide
2 Found Dead In CT Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide Editor's note: A headline on an earlier version of this story had an incorrect location. The incident occurred in East Hartford. A man and a woman were found dead inside a Connecticut home after police received a report of a possible gunshot victim. The incident occurred in Hartford County around 10:32 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, on Hilltop Farms Lane in East Hartford. According to East Hartford Police Officer Marc Caruso, when officers arrived, they located a man and a woman inside the home who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.   Police also located a firearm close to the …
'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England 'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England
'Love Is Blind' Netflix Series Searching For New Contestants From Across New England Casting producers for the through-the-wall Netflix dating series "Love Is Blind" are scouring the New England area for potential contestants for the show's upcoming season. The show, which has aired for six seasons, asks potential couples to bond and "date" for 10 days in sound-proof pods, followed by weeks of face-to-face courtship, the creator told Us Weekly. In the end, the couples must decide to get engaged or married.  It's had mixed results with 10 couples getting hitched and several others still dating. Many have broken up following the series.  Anyone interested in joinin…