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Patrick Swayze's Brother Is Dead at 63
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for the Swayze Family
Jan 8, 2026 11:12 AM CST

More Sad News for the Swayze Family

Patrick's younger brother Sean has died at age 63

(Newser) - Late actor Patrick Swayze's younger brother has died in Los Angeles at age 63. According to a death certificate obtained by People , Sean Swayze died Dec. 15 from an upper gastrointestinal bleed linked to severe metabolic acidosis, esophageal varices, and alcoholic liver cirrhosis. He was working as an entertainment...

Twins Busted for Allegedly Hacking Government Databases

Virginia brothers are ex-cons who previously served time for hacking the State Department

(Newser) - Twin brothers from Virginia have been arrested and charged with trying to sabotage US government databases after being fired from a federal contractor job. According to the Justice Department , 34-year-old Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, who previously served time for hacking the State Department, are accused of deleting and stealing sensitive...

Deal Reached to End Murdoch Succession Drama

$3.3B settlement will ensure Fox News, other outlets stay conservative

(Newser) - After years of family tension and courtroom drama , Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan have struck a $3.3 billion deal with Lachlan's three eldest siblings, settling the fight over who will control the global media empire. The agreement, which follows months of negotiations, cements Lachlan's future...

Why Some Families Seem to Have Only Boys or Girls
Why Some Families Seem
to Have Only Boys or Girls
NEW STUDY
Jul 26, 2025 7:30 AM CDT

Why Some Families Seem to Have Only Boys or Girls

Research finds that family patterns involving siblings influence the odds

(Newser) - A Harvard University study is challenging the long-held assumption that the odds of having a baby boy or girl are a simple coin toss. Drawing on records from more than 58,000 women in the Nurses' Health Study, researchers uncovered a pattern, per NPR : In families with at least...

They Went From a Family of 12 to Just 2 After Israeli Strikes

Doctor Alaa al-Najjar, 11-year-old son move to Italy after assault kills all 9 of her other kids, husband

(Newser) - A Gaza doctor who lost nine of her 10 children to an Israeli airstrike last month has landed in Italy with her surviving child, an 11-year-old boy who was badly injured in the attack. The Guardian reports that pediatrician Alaa al-Najjar, her son Adam, and other critically ill patients were...

Ex-Wife's Attorney: 'No Red Flags' Before 3 Girls Killed

As manhunt continues for Travis Decker, ex's lawyer says accused murderer was an 'active dad'

(Newser) - More gruesome details have emerged in the case of three young sisters found dead at a Washington state campground, with authorities on the hunt for their alleged killer —their father. As the search for 32-year-old Travis Decker continues, court documents seen by NBC News reveal the bodies of 5-year-old...

Cops: Dad Wanted for Killing Daughters May Be Off-Grid

Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 young girls, may be banking on his survivalist skills: authorities

(Newser) - A manhunt is underway for a father believed to have kidnapped and killed his three young daughters in Washington state, and authorities think his survivalist skills may be aiding his time on the run. Meanwhile, a preliminary report filed with Chelan County Superior Court indicates that 5-year-old Olivia Decker, 8-year-old...

Pope Leo's Brother: Yeah, He Saw Conclave Before Conclave

John and Louis Prevost, siblings of Robert Prevost, aka Pope Leo XIV, dish on now-famous brother

(Newser) - When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel, John Prevost turned on his television and called his niece, and they watched in awe as his brother's name, Robert Prevost, was announced as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. "She started screaming ... and I was in [a]...

Aussie Twins' Interview in Unison Leaves Viewers Stunned
This Is One of the Stranger
News Interviews We've Seen
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Apr 26, 2025 6:00 AM CDT

This Is One of the Stranger News Interviews We've Seen

Identical twins Bridgette and Paula Powers speak in unison while discussing Aussie carjacking

(Newser) - Reporters seeking witness statements about a carjacking in Australia got that and a lot more in interviewing identical twin sisters. Bridgette and Paula Powers, dressed in matching outfits, spoke in unison for a full minute uninterrupted as they told 7NEWS how their mother ran to help after seeing the carjacked...

Sibling Gifts for Birthday Kids? For Kylie Kelce, 'Not Happening'

Podcast host says she's 'vehemently against' asking people to bring gifts for birthday kid's siblings

(Newser) - If you're really not into the "everyone gets a trophy" mantra, there's another parenting trend going around you'll also probably balk at. On her Not Gonna Lie podcas t last week, Kylie Kelce—wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, and sister-in-law to Taylor Swift'...

It's Just Like Party of 5, Except It's a Party of 6

Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith, 21, is raising his younger siblings after mom's death

(Newser) - Armorion Smith pressed his palms together over the bridge of his nose, closed his eyes, and leaned against the kitchen sink. The 21-year-old Michigan State defensive back needed a moment in the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home he shares with five younger siblings. He has a lot on his plate—more than...

Tuesday Is Gonna Be the Day of Big Oasis News, Maybe

Brothers Liam, Noel Gallagher tease reunion of notoriously volatile UK rock band

(Newser) - Liam and Noel Gallagher haven't had the easiest time of it as bandmates, or as brothers, but it appears they may have made their peace—at least for now. The siblings behind the defunct UK rock group Oasis teased a coming together over the weekend on both the band'...

Lifeguards Left Coney Island. Then Came the 911 Call

Teen sisters, ages 17 and 18, drowned on Friday amid rip current warnings

(Newser) - Two teenagers drowned while swimming at New York's Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, police said. Police received an emergency call for a water rescue in the area of Stillwell Avenue and Boardwalk West at 8:10pm ET on Friday, the NYPD said in a statement, per the AP and...

Elephant Twins Are Rare. This Set, Even Rarer

Brother-sister pair born in Thailand was almost a tragedy, but all is now well for mom and babies

(Newser) - Buddhist monks in Thailand on Friday blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy. Their mother, Chamchuri, gave birth to the pair on the night of June 7 at a camp in Thailand's ancient capital...

As Croc Attacked Woman, Her Twin Sprang Into Action

UK's Georgia Laurie will receive King's Gallantry Medal for saving her twin sister in Mexican river

(Newser) - A UK woman will receive a special honor from King Charles III for saving her twin sister from a crocodile attack a few years ago during a trip to Mexico. CBS News reports that the King's Gallantry Medal , conferred to civilians "for acts of exemplary bravery," will...

Brothers Say Tornado Carried Them Away

Roger and Royce Slatten recall locking eyes before home separated from foundation

(Newser) - Two brothers sucked from their home as a tornado ripped through Omaha , Nebraska, on Friday, lived to tell the tale. Roger Slatten says he got home just 60 seconds before the cyclone blew out the windows of the house he shares with his wife and brother in Omaha's Elkhorn...

Carjacker Orders Girl Out of Car, but She Wouldn't Leave Her Sister

Wisconsin girl, 8, praised for her quick-thinking

(Newser) - A dad's trip to the car wash with his two young daughters over the weekend could've ended in tragedy, but his 8-year-old's strategic thinking helped keep everyone safe. WISN reports that Adam Jorgenson was at the Kwik Trip in Oak Creek on Sunday morning, with 8-year-old Charley...

On a Florida Highway, a Tragic Scene

Cops: Toddler twins found dead in parked SUV, woman critically injured after jumping off overpass

(Newser) - A tragic scene unfolded early Friday along a South Florida highway, where police say twin toddlers were found dead in a parked SUV. Police in Miami-Dade County say they received multiple 911 calls around 2am reporting two young children in a vehicle alongside the Golden Glades Interchange, which is where...

True-Crime Podcasters Insist They 'Honor' Victims. It's a Lie

Annie Nichol, sister of the murdered Polly Klaas, slams the genre

(Newser) - If you're into true crime, you're not alone, as evidenced by the plethora of podcasts, books, and programs dedicated to the topic. One person who doesn't love this "obsession" with the genre: Annie Nichol, the sister of murder victim Polly Klaas, a 12-year-old Californian who was...

More Siblings May Come With Poorer Mental Health
More Siblings May
Come With Poorer
Mental Health
NEW STUDY
Jan 20, 2024 5:30 AM CST

More Siblings May Come With Poorer Mental Health

A new study found that mental health rates dropped for teens in larger families

(Newser) - More family, more problems? A new study suggests this may be the case for teens crowded by siblings. The Guardian breaks down the findings of lead author Doug Downey, a professor of sociology at Ohio State who analyzed the mental health of middle schoolers in China and the US. The...

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