- First female Kentucky Derby jockey Diane Crump dead at 77 January 3, 2026Pioneering jockey Diane Crump, who broke barriers as the first female rider in the Kentucky Derby in 1970, has died at 77 after a battle with brain cancer.
- Runner fought off mountain lion with stick just weeks before fatal attack on same Colorado trail January 3, 2026A Colorado hiker fought off a mountain lion with a stick after being rushed on a trail where a woman was found dead weeks later in a suspected wildlife attack.
- Patriots stars facing criminal allegations decline to answer questions from reporters about legal troubles January 3, 2026New England Patriots stars Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore refused to answer reporters' questions about criminal allegations Friday.
- Kathy Griffin reveals she 'accidentally fell in love' with 23-year-old man after divorce January 3, 2026Kathy Griffin reveals she "accidentally fell in love" with a 23-year-old after trying dating apps, sharing why their relationship couldn't last with their age gap.
- Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month January 3, 2026New York's governor declared January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, in green to celebrate.
- Parachutist briefly hangs above end zone during Armed Forces Bowl pregame mishap January 3, 2026A skydiver narrowly avoided serious injury after becoming tangled in netting during a pregame parachute jump at Friday's Armed Forces Bowl in Forth Worth, Texas.




