“Mom!” My son Chris, then 16, was summoning me to the basement. The concern in his voice made me think he’d seen a spider. Or maybe there was another baby squirrel in the furnace. What he’d found was more jarring: an old photo from a box of items my parents were temporarily storing at our house. In it, I was wearing a white suit, a man in military dress blues was putting a ring on my finger, and a woman holding a book was standing between us.

I kept my first marriage a secret from my kids. I wish I'd just told them truth

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Celebrity chef Paul Hollywood has warmed up a carb-loaded debate. On July 11, “The Great British Baking Show” judge posted a short clip to his TikTok reigniting a hot-button topic: Where is the best place to store your bread. In the clip, the man who literally wrote a...

Should you be storing your bread in the refrigerator? Experts weigh in

Bullied at school, he says he hated himself and felt like a “freak, a monster.” It was 2020 and he welcomed the lockdowns that came during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was happy. I was relieved when COVID happened because I didn’t have to leave the house,” Garratt, now 19, tells TODAY.com.

Teen loses 200 pounds on his own, shares No. 1 tip for weight loss success

Virginia State

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

North Carolina State

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North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Jennie Garth stops by TODAY to talk about her new clothing line inspired by her “Beverly Hill, 90210” character, Kelly, and her iconic “I choose me” statement from the show when Kelly had to choose between Brandon and Dylan. She also talks about working on the clothing line with her daughters and co-parenting with her ex-husband.

Jennie Garth on new clothing line inspired by her ‘90210’ character

A super sweet mashup has taken TikTok by storm. On July 6, TikToker Emma Grace Burke (@not.eg) posted a video tutorial she made with her grandmother Memama on how to make a drink dubbed “fluffy coke.” The sugary beverage hack involves a combination of Marshmallow Fluff, Coca-Cola and ice, and it’s made in a few simple steps.

What is fluffy Coke? This sugary drink has exploded on TikTok

Texas State

Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu, the Texas couple who welcomed identical quadruplets on May 1, have an exciting announcement: All four babies are home!. Hannah Grace, Lucy Marie, Rebecca Claire and Petra Anne have been discharged from Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Their brothers, Luke, 4, and Aaron, 20 months, couldn’t be happier.

1 (or 4) in 15 million: Rare identical quadruplets beat the odds, come home from hospital

Spoilers from Soaps.com reveal that during the week of July 29 to August 8, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) will lash out at Katie Logan Spencer for making accusations against her mom Poppy Nozawa ( Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna finds something shocking in Poppy's old apartment

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The official opening of the Paris Olympics is set for a first-of-its kind ceremony with thousands of athletes sailing down the river Seine and even more spectators lining its banks to witness the spectacle. Céline Dion and Lady Gaga have been spotted in the city, rumored to be special guests of the event. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports for TODAY. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

Paris set for first-of-its-kind Olympics opening ceremony

French chef Andrea Calstier is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a perfectly Parisian-style picnic. To perk up the flavors he incorporates bold, briny anchovies for a pop of saltiness and rich umami. He shows us how to make creamy anchoïade dip with crisp, fresh crudité and classic pan bagnat sandwiches with tuna and vegetables.

Have a perfect Provençal picnic with pan bagnat and anchovy dip

Based on recent hair care trends, it's clear that people are asking themselves, “Does castor oil make hair grow?" In fact, Google searches for that very question have been up 22% the past year, per Google Trends, with an additional 13,000 searches within the past month inquiring about castor oil being used for hair growth.

Does castor oil help with hair growth? We asked the experts — and their answers may surprise you

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

The United States men’s basketball team will look to return to very familiar territory this summer when it takes the court at the Summer Olympics in Paris. The team is seeking to defend its gold medal it won at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. In fact, the men’s squad has won 16 gold medals, the most of any country in history. The U.S. has been so dominant that it hasn’t gone home from the Olympics without a gold medal since 2004, when Argentina upset the team in the semifinal round.

How to watch Team USA men's basketball games during the 2024 Paris Olympics

Alabama State

"Every Day is a Good Day" is my mantra. All the meats smoked at my restaurant, Rodney Scott's BBQ, take several hours to cook because of the low temperature and slow timing. So when I want to grill at home, I fire up my barbecue or smoker and cook chicken breasts and leg quarters seasoned with my rib rub.

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Jamie Kern Lima: I almost 'doubted myself out of my own destiny'

Jamie Kern Lima, an entrepreneur and founder of IT Cosmetics, joins Hoda & Jenna to...

Jamie Kern Lima: I almost 'doubted myself out of my own destiny'

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