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The article reports on celebrity gossip as of June 30, 2014. Topics include actor Ben Affleck's relationship with his wife, actress Jennifer Garner, and reports that he gambles, a settlement between actress Halle Berry and ex-husband model Gabriel Aubry over custody of their daughter, and a memoir by Molly Bloom, known for organizing high stakes poker games for celebrities.

The article offers celebrity news briefs as of June 2, 2014. Topics include how former contestant on reality television program "The Bachelor," Andi Dorfman will be the bachelorette on the program "The Bachelorette," how actress Cameron Diaz and singer Benji Madden have publicly announced their relationship, and actress Sarah Jessica Parker's charity work.

The article presents information, as of May 6, 2013, about the suspects responsible for the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing in Boston, Massachusetts. It focuses on now deceased older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev and wounded and hospitalized younger brother Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, their parents Anzor and Zubeidat Tsarnaev, and Tamerlan's wife Katherine, and also discusses victims who were killed or wounded.

The article looks at the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in Newton, Connecticut, in which suspected gunman Adam Lanza used a semiautomatic rifle to fatally shoot 26 people, including 20 six- and seven-year-olds, before shooting himself. Scarlett Lewis, mother of Jesse Lewis who died in the attack, shares her experience. A brief profile of each of the victims including principal Dawn Hochsprung, teacher Victoria Soto, and student Benjamin Wheeler is presented. Lanza's murder of his mother Nancy Lanza is also noted.

The article discusses a movie theater shooting that left 12 dead and 58 wounded during a midnight premiere of the film "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado on July 20, 2012. It includes accounts and comments from the survivors of the incident, a profile of the alleged shooter James Holmes, and a series of obituaries and photographs of victims including Gordon Cowden, John Larimer, and Alex Sullivan. Reactions posted on social media websites and an account from trauma surgeon Dr. Jodie Taylor are also included.

The article looks at actor Tom Cruise in the aftermath of his divorce from actress Katie Holmes. It reports on Holmes's unexpected divorce filing and outlines their settlement, including Holmes having primary custody of their daughter, Suri, with ample visitation rights for Cruise. Topics include Cruise's work on the film "Oblivion," his belief in the Scientology religion, and his relationships with his mother, his siblings and his other children. Comments are presented from Cruise's attorney, Bert Fields.

The article looks at the lives of infamous criminals inside of correctional centers. Persons discussed include O.J. Simpson, sentenced to 33 years for armed robbery, kidnapping, and other felonies; Susan Smith, sentenced to life in prison for murdering her two young sons in 1994; and Lyle Menendez, sentenced to life without parole for two counts of first degree murder. The prisoners' psychological states, mental health, and social lives are discussed with a focus on their activities and behavior as they serve their sentences.

The article focuses on Army Sergeant Robert Bales, who allegedly murdered 16 Afghan civilians on March 11, 2012. It states that he served three tours in Iraq and may have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury when a Humvee he was in flipped over. It mentions he hasn't been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comments on how the Lewis-McChord military base has inaccurately diagnosed PTSD in the past, resulting in the possibility soldiers with PTSD were sent back into combat.

The article focuses on Charlie and Braden Powell, who were killed by their father Josh Powell on February 5, 2012. The custody arrangements of the boys before their murder are discussed, as well as the investigations following their mother Susan Powell's disappearance in 2009. Details of their funeral on February 11, 2012 are also provided.

The article discusses the death of Josh Powell and his children, Charlie and Braden, in a house explosion following the disappearance of Josh Powell's wife, Susan Powell, in 2009. Police investigators say that Josh Powell, who had been suspected of murdering his wife, hit both children with a hatchet before setting fire to the house in a murder-suicide. The article examines the arrest of Steve Powell, Josh Powell's father, Josh Powell's attempts to regain custody of his children from his father-in-law, Charles Cox, and the reactions of residents of Puyallup, Washington, where the boys lived.

The article focuses on unsolved mysteries involving celebrities including the death of actress Natalie Wood, the death of actress Brittany Murphy and her husband Simon Monjack, and the killing of celebrity publicist Ronni Chason. It is noted that there are conspiracy theories surrounding the death of musician Kurt Cobain whose death was ruled a suicide in 1993.

The article discusses the renewal of the search to find a missing-since-2009 Utah woman Susan Cox Powell, with a focus on how the search has reignited tensions between Powell's husband Josh and her parents. In the article, Josh Powell and his father Steve posit that Susan was abused by her parents and sexually flirtatious with men. Her parents insist she was a devout Mormon woman with a controlling husband. Various legal battles and restraining orders between the two parties are noted.

The article focuses on the deaths of Rebecca Zahau and Max Shacknai, the girlfriend and son of Jonah Shacknai, a chief executive officer of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation. Topics include how Max died from a fall down the stairs in his father's California mansion on July 11, 2011, how Rebecca was found dead in the same house on July 13, 2011, and how the suspicious nature of their deaths have prompted a police investigation.

The article presents photographs of Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, compared to photographs of Queen Elizabeth II, complying with tradition and completing royal duties such as waving to the public, planting an Eastern Hemlock tree, and meeting with the members of the public.

The article focuses on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine Middleton, and their royal tour through Canada and Los Angeles, California in July of 2011. Topics include their marriage and honeymoon, the charitable causes they support, and their meeting with American celebrities.

The article looks at actress Elizabeth Taylor, focusing on her death on March 23, 2011. Topics discussed include her history of illness, religious beliefs, and relationship with musician Michael Jackson. Several of her marriages are also reviewed, including those to actor Michael Wilding, actor Richard Burton, and hotelier Conrad Hilton. Information on Taylor's funeral services is presented.

The article discusses the decision of the Brown siblings Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody, and Ryan, to turn in their father Keith Brown for sexually abusing his daughters when they were children. Topics include the family's Mormon faith, the siblings' education at the music school Juilliard, and the siblings' classical music group "The Five Browns."

The article discusses the relationship between model Oksana Grigorieva and actor Mel Gibson. Topics discussed in the article include the way in which the couple met in December 2007, allegations that Gibson has hit Grigorieva in the past and verbally abusive telephone calls that Grigorieva received from Gibson.

The article focuses on the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell, a brokerage assistant in West Valley City, Utah. Her husband, Josh Powell, has been identified by police as a "person of interest." The article includes comments from family members concerning problems in the Powells' marriage. Comments from Josh Powell's father, Steven Powell, are included. INSET: WHO IS JOSH POWELL?.

This article is focused on Rodney Alcala, a convicted serial killer sentenced to death on March 30, 2010 for the murder of five women. His known victims include Charlotte Lamb, murdered in 1978 at the age of 31, Georgia Wixted, murdered in 1977 at the age of 27, and Robin Samsoe, murdered in 1979 at the age of twelve. It is noted that Alcala photographed hundreds of women and that investigators suspect him in many additional murders. INSETS: ALCALA'S FIVE KNOWN VICTIMS;HE WAS BACHELOR NO. 1;PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALCALA--BUT SPARED.

This article is focused on the actor Corey Haim, who died on March 10, 2010. Haim had a twenty-year history with substance abuse and his death is believed to be the result of a drug overdose. His friendship with the actor Corey Feldman, with whom he starred in the 2007 reality television program "The Two Coreys," and his relationship with his mother, Judy Haim, is discussed. INSETS: His Wild Childhood;COREY & COREY;A LINK TO CRIME?;A Mother's Love

The article profiles several mothers who work as private investigators for Butler & Associates, a detective agency located in the San Francisco Bay area in California. Particular attention is paid to the activities of Charmagne Peters, a 39-year-old mother of two, as she multi-tasks while tracking a cheating husband and caring for the daily needs of her kids. It is noted that mothers need no disguise, have good listening skills, and can relate to their clients' problem of adultery.

This article presents information about the life of deceased heiress Casey Johnson. Johnson, an heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune and daughter of Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets football team, was found dead from what is presumed to be a diabetic shock. Johnson's early life and her struggle with drugs before her death are described.

The article reports on the planned extortion of television talk show host David Letterman. On October 1, 2009 Letterman admitted before a grand jury that he'd had sexual relationships with female staff on "The Late Show With David Letterman." Robert Halderman, producer of the television program "CBS News," was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly trying to extort $2 million from Letterman and he pleaded not guilty. INSETS: DAVE'S WOMEN;FROM NEWSMAN TO BLACKMAILER?.

The article reports on the conflict between estranged married couple Jon and Kate Gosselin. The Gosselins, stars of the reality television program "Jon and Kate Plus Eight," are in the process of getting divorced. As of October 3, 2009 Kate allegedly discovered that $220,000 had been withdrawn from a joint account by Jon. Marty Singer, Kate's attorney, has stated that there is an arbitration order which mandates that Jon cannot withdraw money from the account without Kate's permission. INSETS: WHAT'S AT STAKE?;MANY MILES APART.

The author reports on the rescue of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard, 18 years after she was taken. Conditions that Dugard lived in while she was in captivity are discussed, including being allegedly raped repeatedly by her alleged abductor Phillip Garrido. Other cases were kidnap victims were found alive after a long period of time are mentioned. INSETS: FROM People NOVEMBER 25,1991;YOU HAVE TO MOVE ON.

The article looks at the death of musician Michael Jackson, focusing on his addictions. Conrad Murray, Jackson's physician, could face charges for delivering injections of anesthetics to Jackson. The author discusses the demand for prescription drugs among celebrities. Deepak Chopra, a former friend of Jackson, comments on being asked for narcotics prescriptions by celebrities at parties. INSET: IS THIS DANCER JACKSON'S SECRET SON?.

This article discusses circumstances faced by the children of deceased popular musician Michael Jackson, whose names are Paris, Prince Michael I, and Prince Michael II Jackson. The potential for a conflict over custody of the children between their Debbie Rowe, mother of two of the children, and their grandmother Katherine Jackson is explored. The challenges faced by the Jackson children because they were the children of celebrities are also considered. INSET: CONSPIRACIES AND OTHER MYSTERIES.

The article describes the life of 33-year-old single mother Nadya Suleman, who had octuplets by means of artificial insemination. Living at her mother's Whittier, California home where she already has six children under the age of seven, Suleman relies on food stamps, U.S. federal supplementary security income, and the help of her mother Angela, to care for her children. According to the author, all the children came from one sperm donor, who will not be required to provide child support. INSET: SULEMAN'S FERTILITY CLINIC.

The article discusses the commitment of pop singer Britney Spears to the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2008. It is reported that Spears was committed by her psychiatrist Deborah Nadel. Details of a conflict between Spears' parents, Jamie and Lynne Spears, and her companion Sam Lutfi are offered. Information about living conditions at the hospital where Spears has been institutionalized is also provided. INSETS: CAN SHE SAVE BRITNEY?;WHAT'S AT STAKE;WHERE IS JAMIE LYNN?.

The author reports on the health of twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace Quaid. The twins, who are the children of actor Dennis Quaid and his wife Kimberly, were allegedly given an overdose of the drug heparin while at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on November 18, 2007. The impact which an overdose of heparin can have on people is mentioned.

The author reports on the death of Donda West, the mother of singer Kanye West, on November 10, 2007 after having plastic surgery. According to the article, questions have been raised regarding the abilities of West's doctor, Jan Adams, and his ability to operate. Allegations of medical malpractice which have been brought against Adams are discussed. INSETS: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP;A SURGEON'S OTHER CAREER;MAKING SURGERY SAFER.

The article discusses actress Lindsay Lohan's arrest for drinking and driving and possession of cocaine following her stay at a rehab clinic. Lohan was arrested after allegedly chasing Michelle Peck, the mother of her assistant Tarin Graham, from the Coupa Cafe in Beverly Hills, California. Lohan had volunteered to wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet but began removing as she visited clubs and bars. Lohan sent an e-mail protesting her innocence to the television program "Access Hollywood." INSETS: What Happened to Lindsay's Bracelet?;Is Jail Next?.

The article examines the sudden 2007 death of celebrity Anna Nicole Smith. The piece traces her movements through Florida in the last days of her life. Also reported is the controversy surrounding the paternity of her infant daughter, speculation as to drug use on Smith's part and the cause of her death. INSETS: METHADONE: THE FACTS;THE FIGHT FOR DANNIELYNN;DANIEL'S DEATH: UPDATE.

This article discusses the marriage of actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe. The couple, who were married for seven years and have two children, decided to separate in October 2006. Phillippe's friendship with Abbie Cornish, an actress whom he met in Texas while filming an upcoming drama, has become the subject of intense speculation. Witherspoon, an Oscar-winning actress whose per-picture salary is $25 million dollars, is the more successful of the two.

This article focuses on the death of Daniel Smith, the son of celebrity Anna Nicole Smith. According to the article, the cause of death is not yet known, but it is supposed that Smith died of a fatal heart arrhythmia or an accidental overdose. The article also mentions Anna Nicole Smith's birth to a baby girl and her relationship with lawyer Howard K. Stern. INSETS: A SECOND OPINION;THE OTHER MYSTERY: WHO IS THE BABY'S FATHER?.

The article reports on the death of Anna Nicole Smith's twenty-year old son Daniel Wayne Smith only three days after she gave birth to her daughter Hannah. Smith found her son, who stayed with her in the hospital, dead when she awoke in the morning. According to his friends, he had been having heart problems, and they do not believe the death was drug related. the autopsy report has yet to be released.

This article discusses serial murderers Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman in Phoenix, Arizona. Dieteman and Hausner went on a killing spree across the state of Arizona until police finally made their arrests. Arizona is still plagued by another gunman who is known in the media as the "Baseline Killer." Victims are also discussed in the article including Robin Blasnek, Kibili Tambadu, and Liliana Sanchez-Cabrera.

Peach Friedman, a recovering exercise bulimic, is profiled. Friedman's exercise problems began in 2000, following a breakup with her boyfriend and her parents' divorce. Her desire to exercise and to strictly control her caloric intake consumed her. At her worst point, she only weighed 100 pounds, and she began to have physical symptoms like heart problems, nausea, and joint problems. Experts estimate that the disorder affects at least an estimated 400,000 women in the United States.

This article profiles four men over the age of thirty who live with their parents. These men discuss the financial and social aspects, benefits, and disadvantages of living with their parents. Also discussed is the importance of being close to parents who are elderly to help provide and take care of things around the house. Several of the men express a desire to move out, however, because living with their parents has made it difficult to date women.

This article presents stories of people who have made amazing recoveries from near-death injuries including Becky Dedo's recovery from a head injury sustained from a cheerleading fall, Denver Haslam who recovered from massive injuries when he hit a tree while skiing, Janae Montes's recovery from being struck by lightning while playing softball, and Marcella Gomez's recovery from injuries in an automobile accident that killed her parents.

The article presents an interview with Erik Menendez, a prisoner who was convicted along with his brother of the 1989 murder of their parents. Menendez has been a model prisoner, leading prayer groups and working with prison authorities to devise a system to reward inmates' good behavior. He also expresses remorse for committing the murders. Menendez married Tammi while in prison. She wrote the memoir "They Said We'd Never Make It." Menendez's brother, Lyle, is on his second prison marriage. The brothers allege that their parents sexually and physically abused them.

Reports on how a fire nearly destroyed the Utah home of Greg and Holly Richardson and their 20 children and how neighbors donated, money, time, and goods to build a new home. How neighbors offered their homes as temporary shelters; Efforts of neighbor Tracy Gillman in coordinating the rebuilding; Response of the Richardsons and their children to the new home and its furnishings.

Offers a look at the daily living of Scott Peterson, a death row inmate who was charged in the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn child. Report that Peterson is an inmate at San Quentin prison; List of other prisoners at San Quentin, including convicted murderers Edward Charles III and Ivan Gonzales; Claim that Peterson is safer on death row than in a general prison population; Behavior of Peterson in prison; Discussion of Peterson's list of visitors; Suggestion that Peterson is a sociopath who enjoys the attention given to him. INSETS: ONE JUROR'S MESSAGE;AMBER GREEN-LIGHTS A NEW LIFE;MAKING BOOK;SHE DISAPPEARED LIKE LACI--AND SUFFERED THE SAME FATE

Reports on the decision reached by jurors in the Michael Jackson child molestation trial to acquit the singer of all charges filed against him. Comments made by Jackson's father Joe after the singer returned home following the verdict; Effect the molestation charges may have on Jackson's reputation and career; Comments from jurors on the intense deliberations; Failure of the prosecution to prove their case; Actions taken by prosecuting attorney Tom Sneddon during the trial.

Looks at the cost of high school proms in the U.S. Report that the average cost of prom attendance per couple is $800; Comments of several high school seniors on the social significance of the prom; Profitability of services industries marketed to high school students attending the prom, including fashion retail, limousine services, and spa treatments; Profiles of the prom preparations of students in Texas, California, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.

The article offers celebrity news briefs as of April 14, 2014. Actor Matthew Rhys and actress Keri Russell are reported as dating. A custody agreement was reached for Meadow Walker, deceased actor Paul Walker's daughter. The Fox Broadcasting Co. reality television (TV) show "I Wanna Marry 'Harry'" is set to premiere May 27, 2014.

The article presents celebrity news briefs as of April 7, 2014. Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis announced that they are expecting their first child together after recently becoming engaged to be married. Actress Amanda Bynes enrolled in classes at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, California after completing her inpatient psychiatric treatment. Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton planned for their first tour with their son Prince George.

The article discusses the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 over the Gulf of Thailand as of March 31, 2014, including personal information and backgrounds of the passengers and flight crew on the flight and the concerns of their family and friends who continue to hold a vigil. A map that displays a timeline of the plane's flight and disappearance is presented.