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Christina Applegate's shocking news; Paula Deen's new look
Plus: Trump uses slur; new Trader Joe's stores; actress dies at 51
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Oct 20, 2026 / 🍽️ It's International Chefs Day / What everyone's talking about / TV INSIDER Paula Deen, 79, surprises fans with recent photo that shows her new look / NBC NEWS Trump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas: And it's not the first time / PEOPLE Serial rapist and cosmetics heir sentenced to 124 years in prison walks free after 20 / USA TODAY Trader Joe's to open 30 new stores in 16 states. Is one near you? See the list of confirmed locations / Today's top stories He's irreplaceable, but... Ken Jennings names 2 stars he'd like to see to replace him as 'Jeopardy!' host, even for just a show Get it by Dec. 31 Mountain Dew is discontinuing this beloved flavor — and fans are 'devastated' It got hit 8 different times Reckless drivers wouldn't stop hitting a man's mailbox, so he finally did something about it 'I'm proud' Katie Zacharia reveals her biggest lesson from her 5-day stint as White House press secretary Live like you were fryin' Tim McGraw's emotional Hall of Fame induction sparks fan reactions to his 'crispy' new look Convenient, but isolating Lonely people tend to do these 9 things at grocery store: Recognize any of these behaviors? / Quick hits Entertainment / PEOPLE Christina Applegate breaks down in tears revealing she does not have MS: Shocking misdiagnosis / ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Georgina Cates, 'Clay Pigeons' actress and ex-wife of actor Skeet Ulrich, dies at 51 News / AP AP photographer uses a drone to capture waves crashing into SoCal homes / FOX NEWS Cause of death released for 3 who perished at Burning Man festival in Nevada / Daily horoscope Libra A purchase, creative idea or personal indulgence could become extremely tempting today. Maybe you... Read today's horoscope This issue was curated by Meredith Rodkey and edited by Louisa Irvine. Help | Terms & Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe 11490 Commerce Park Drive, 5th Floor, Reston, VA 20191, USA © 2026 AOL Media LLC. All rights reserved.