Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband, Dies at 48

The announcement of Mr. Blackstock’s death came one day after Ms. Clarkson said she would be postponing the remainder of her residency in Las Vegas.

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5 Charged in U.C. Berkeley Professor’s Killing in Greece, Including His Ex-Wife

Przemyslaw Jeziorski, who taught quantitative marketing at the Haas School of Business, was shot several times on July 4 outside Athens, the authorities said.

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Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case

The order meant details in the case, which involves allegations of adultery, would not be public as the Texas attorney general challenges Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 primary.

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How Do I Tell a Friend She’s No Longer Invited to My Wedding?

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader whose close friend is no longer welcome at her nuptials.

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Without a Prenup, David Geffen’s Divorce Could Get Interesting

The billionaire’s marriage to David Armstrong ended with the familiar “irreconcilable differences.” Is Mr. Geffen’s fortune in jeopardy?

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Should I Tell the Kids About Dad’s Affair?

My friends think our children should know the truth.

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Remarrying in Retirement Can Mean Tricky Money Talks

People over 65 who remarry after a death or divorce can face thorny financial questions — especially when it comes to adult children and inheritances.

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Catholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.

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How to Handle Unexpected Grief for Life Transitions

The good-news blues are real.

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Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors and Public Absences

The former first lady said on a podcast that people “couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.”

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