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Photos from the Met Gala, the death of Naomi Judd, and more of this past week's top stories

  • May 6, 2022
  • May 6, 2022 Updated Jun 11, 2022
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From this year's Met Gala, to the Rock & Roll and Country Halls of Fame, to the news of an escaped inmate in Alabama, here's a roundup of this past week's top stories.

(10) updates to this series since Updated Jun 11, 2022

Photos from the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala

Photos from the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala

The Met Gala has returned to the first Monday in May after years of pandemic upheaval with a celebration of American design and a theme of gil…

Grammy-winning Naomi Judd has died at 76

Grammy-winning Naomi Judd has died at 76

Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born matriarch of Grammy-winning The Judds, has died at 76. Take a look back at The Judds' musical careers.

Willie Nelson turns 89 today. A look at his life and career, in images.

Willie Nelson turns 89 today. A look at his life and career, in images.

Happy birthday, Willie Nelson, who turns 89 today. A look at the country music legend's life and career.

Report suggests Supreme Court will overturn U.S. abortion law

Report suggests Supreme Court will overturn U.S. abortion law

A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.

Arrest warrant issued for missing jail official who disappeared with prisoner in Alabama

Arrest warrant issued for missing jail official who disappeared with prisoner in Alabama

An arrest warrant has been issued for Vicky White, a jail official who disappeared while escorting a prisoner last week in Alabama.

Escaped inmate, jail official in Alabama had 'special relationship'

Escaped inmate, jail official in Alabama had 'special relationship'

New details are emerging about the "special relationship" between an escaped inmate and missing jail official in Alabama, according to sheriff's office.

Betty White's LA home goes on sale for over $10.5 million

Betty White's LA home goes on sale for over $10.5 million

Want to purchase the late star's home? There's a catch.

Ex-Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern

Ex-Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern

Former Idaho lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger was convicted Friday of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern after a dramatic trial.

Parched Las Vegas loses a water source as drought depletes Lake Mead

Parched Las Vegas loses a water source as drought depletes Lake Mead

One of three water intakes is now high and dry. The city depends on the lake for 90% of its water. Get the latest on the West's epic megadrought here.

Former US Marine killed while fighting in Ukraine, relatives say

Former US Marine killed while fighting in Ukraine, relatives say

American citizen and former U.S. Marine, Willy Joseph Cancel, was killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in Ukraine, members of his family confirmed.

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie lead 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie lead 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Dolly Parton is joining the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame whether she wants to or not. Here's the full list of 2022 inductees, announced today.

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