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Pat McAfee has put more than $6 million of his own money into GameDay prizes and charity; Home Depot matched his $500,000 LSU offer, giving one student two kicks at $1 million, but both missed

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Pat McAfee has put more than $6 million of his own money into GameDay prizes and charity; Home Depot matched his $500,000 LSU offer, giving one student two kicks at $1 million, but both missed

An LSU undergraduate missed out on a life-changing $1 million (£760,000) prize on national television after missing two field goal attempts during ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast in Baton Rouge. The high-stakes challenge saw sports analyst and former NFL punter Pat McAfee offer $500,000 from his own money. Show sponsor Home Depot then matched the amount, … Read more

Meet Bradley Carlisle, the first professional Santa Claus with Down syndrome in the US: This suburban Atlanta man feared Santa as a child, and now he is honoured by the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame

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Meet Bradley Carlisle, the first professional Santa Claus with Down syndrome in the US: This suburban Atlanta man feared Santa as a child, and now he is honoured by the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame

Bradley Carlisle, a 37-year-old community theatre actor from suburban Atlanta, has become the first professional Santa Claus in the US with Down syndrome. He was also inducted as an honorary member of the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame after completing one of the largest Christmas performer schools in the US in late August. From … Read more

Who is Colby Meck? Mom searching for son who disappeared from Montclair, California

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Who is Colby Meck? Mom searching for son who disappeared from Montclair, California (Kala Cartmill/Facebook)

A mother is searching for her son, who went missing from Montclair Mall in Montclair, California. She said in a Facebook post that Colby Meck has been reported as a runaway by Montclair police. Who is Colby Meck? Mom searching for son who disappeared from Montclair, California (Kala Cartmill/Facebook) Who is Colby Meck? Meck’s mother, … Read more

Lindsay Clancy GoFundMe: The Musgrove Family Fund tops $1.2 million after mistrial, draws over 35,000 donors

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A GoFundMe started for Lindsay Clancy’s parents amid her trial has drawn over 35,000 donors and more than $1.2 million toward a $3 million goal after the mistrial. The judge in Lindsay’s trial declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict and remained deadlocked after a week of deliberations. Lindsay Clancy … Read more

Did Trump cut down trees at the White House? Here’s why dozens of trees are being removed across Washington, DC

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President Donald Trump’s effort to reshape Washington, DC, has expanded to the removal of dozens of mature trees across federal properties. The work includes tree removals at the White House grounds and the historic East Potomac Golf Links. The latest controversy centers on reports that more than 60 trees have been cut down at the … Read more

Lindsay Clancy: What happens after a mistrial? Can prosecutors ask for a new trial? Where the case stands now

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The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s trial declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict and remained deadlocked after a week of deliberations. A mistrial means the trial ends without a verdict, so the defendant is neither convicted nor acquitted. Defendant Lindsay Clancy and attorney Kevin Reddington listen to Judge William Sullivan … Read more

Hunter Biden to run for president in 2028? Joe Biden’s son drops major hint, ‘If I get your endorsement…’

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Hunter Biden has opened the door to a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying he “may have to” run for the White House if he receives an endorsement from radio host John Catsimatidis. The comments, made during an interview on Catsimatidis’ WABC show Cats Roundtable, mark a notable shift from Biden’s recent public comments in which … Read more

Trenton Garner: 5 things about Georgia cop who killed baby donkey HeeHaw as he breaks silence, ‘Fired a single round…’

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Five things about Georgia cop who killed beloved donkey HeeHaw as he breaks silence (Elsberry Riding and Farm/Facebook)

The Georgia cop who killed baby donkey HeeHaw has been identified as Trenton Garner, the New York Post reported. He has now revealed why he shot the beloved donkey. Five things about Georgia cop who killed beloved donkey HeeHaw as he breaks silence (Elsberry Riding and Farm/Facebook) Garner fired one shot at the one-year-old donkey … Read more

Donald Trump health update: Bruise on POTUS’ hand sparks new speculations as photos surface

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Donald Trump health update: Bruise on POTUS' hand sparks new speculations as photos surface

Fresh photographs showing a visible bruise on President Donald Trump‘s right hand have reignited online discussion about his health. The new pictures from Friday have renewed speculation across social media. Also read: Trump health update: Dick Cheney’s doctor raises new questions on Trump’s bruises, swelling and alertness Social media speculation The latest images circulated widely … Read more

How was Marcus Coleman’s daughter injured? All you need to know after emotional Capitol hearing

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Marcus Coleman’s young daughter suffered permanent disabilities after a devastating Southern California crash. The California father delivered an emotional testimony before lawmakers this week and accused politicians of offering sympathy while failing to address the public safety failure. Marcus Coleman (R) shares a moment with his daughter Dalilah Coleman (L), who was permanently disabled after … Read more