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UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 14, 2020
Man asks judge’s leave for sword battle with ex-wife, lawyer
A Kansas man has asked an Iowa judge to let him engage in a sword fight with his ex-wife and her attorney so he can “rend their souls” from their …
Fri., Sept. 13, 2019
Adele files for divorce from husband Simon Konecki
British superstar Adele has filed for divorce from husband Simon Konecki after more than seven years as a couple.
UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 22, 2019
Hemsworth seeks to divorce Cyrus after 7 months of marriage
Liam Hemsworth is seeking a divorce from Miley Cyrus after seven months of marriage
Sat., Feb. 2, 2019
100 years ago in Seattle: Every union member prepares to strike in support of shipyard workers
Last-minute attempts to avoid a general strike in Seattle failed, and the city was bracing for the worst.
UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 15, 2019
Idaho congressman Russ Fulcher quietly divorced prior to election
New Idaho congressman Russ Fulcher and his wife, Kara, divorced in September after she cited his “acts of adultery.”
Thu., Dec. 6, 2018
Judge transfers Avenatti’s assets to estranged wife
A Southern California judge has transferred assets including an airplane and a Ferrari from porn actress Stormy Daniels’ lawyer Michael Avenatti as part of his divorce, according to court records …
Wed., Jan. 10, 2018
Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin to settle divorce privately
Top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin and disgraced former lawmaker Anthony Weiner have decided to negotiate their divorce privately.
Wed., July 26, 2017
Angelina Jolie reveals Bell’s palsy diagnosis in Vanity Fair
Angelina Jolie says she developed high blood pressure and Bell’s palsy last year.
Wed., May 3, 2017
Brad Pitt talks Angelina Jolie divorce, giving up alcohol
Pitt says he and Jolie have agreed to “work together” on shared custody of their six children because it’s “very jarring for the kids, to suddenly have their family ripped …
Tue., May 2, 2017
100 years ago in Spokane: New club promotes walking to work
“Hike to work every morning” – that was the slogan adopted by the young men of Spokane’s Junior Loyalty League. A.D. Brewer, a YMCA secretary, said that “a number of …
Sat., March 11, 2017
Who gets the dog in the divorce?
While pets have historically been treated as property in the eyes of the law, that’s starting to change. Earlier this year, a new law went into effect in Alaska requiring …
Wed., Feb. 15, 2017
100 years ago in Spokane: 4 found guilty of fraud in sensational white-collar trial
Four men were found guilty of “fraudulent use of the mails” in a sensational white-collar crime trial in Spokane. A jury found that the four men operated several companies, including …
Mon., Jan. 9, 2017
Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt reach agreement in divorce
Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt have reached an agreement to handle their divorce in a private forum and will work together to reunify their family, the actors announced in …
Tue., Dec. 13, 2016
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. files for divorce
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. filed for divorce Monday from former Alderman Sandi Jackson, according to Cook County court records.
Tue., Dec. 13, 2016
100 years ago in Spokane: Police uncover illegal booze, drug operation in South Hill home
From our archive, 100 years ago Two women and three men were arrested after police found opium, cocaine, morphine and 125 quarts of whisky in a house on the lower …
Wed., Dec. 7, 2016
Judge refuses Brad Pitt’s request to seal custody filings
A judge on Wednesday rejected Brad Pitt’s request to seal details about custody arrangements in his divorce from Angelina Jolie Pitt.
Tue., Nov. 22, 2016
FBI closes inquiry into Brad Pitt over airplane incident; no charges filed
The FBI announced Tuesday that it had concluded its inquiry into Brad Pitt and his alleged behavior toward his teenage son aboard a private plane bound for Los Angeles.
Thu., Nov. 17, 2016
Divorce in U.S. plunges to 35-year low
The U.S. divorce rate has fallen for the third consecutive year, to its lowest level in more than 35 years, according to data released Thursday.
Wed., Nov. 9, 2016
Source says Brad Pitt cleared in child services investigation
An investigation into whether Brad Pitt was abusive toward his son on a private flight in September says the case has been closed with no finding of abuse by the …
Sat., Nov. 5, 2016
Dear Annie: Divorced parents leads to wedding invitation dilemma
Dear Annie: My parents split up 20 years ago, and my dad has never stayed in great contact. I’m now engaged, and my fiance and I are designing the invitations.
Sat., Oct. 1, 2016
People: Deal will allow Pitt visitation with children, sources say
Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt have reached a temporary custody agreement that will allow the actor to visit with his six children.
Mon., Aug. 29, 2016
Clinton aide Abedin dumps husband Anthony Weiner over new scandal
NEW YORK – Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin says she is separating from husband Anthony Weiner after another sexting revelation involving the former congressman from New York. Abedin says in …
Thu., July 28, 2016
Mary J. Blige files for divorce from husband of 13 years
Mary J. Blige is ending her marriage to her husband-manager after nearly 13 years. Court records show the “Family Affair” singer filed for divorce from Martin “Kendu” Isaacs on Tuesday …
Fri., July 15, 2016
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin finalize divorce
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are officially uncoupled after a judge finalized their divorce.
Tue., May 31, 2016
Johnny Depp’s estranged wife didn’t report abuse in order to protect him, attorneys say
After a restraining order was issued Friday against estranged husband Johnny Depp, Amber Heard is clarifying why she didn’t previously share with police her allegations of abuse.
Fri., May 27, 2016
Amber Heard gets restraining order against Johnny Depp
Amber Heard was granted a restraining order against husband Johnny Depp on Friday, after appearing at the courthouse with a bruised face and alleging the “Alice in Wonderland” actor had …
Thu., May 26, 2016
Johnny Depp asks court to rule he should not pay spousal support
Johnny Depp has asked a court to determine that he should not pay spousal support to his estranged wife, Amber Heard, who filed for divorce after 15 months of marriage.
Wed., April 20, 2016
Gwen Stefani-Gavin Rossdale divorce finalized
A judge has finalized Gwen Stefani’s divorce from rocker Gavin Rossdale.
Fri., April 8, 2016
Pope Francis eases way for divorced Catholics while reiterating limits on gay unions
Defining his mission to create a more merciful church, Pope Francis published a much-anticipated exhortation on love and marriage Friday, easing the way for divorced and remarried Catholics to rejoin …
Tue., March 29, 2016
Casino mogul Wynn’s ex-wife files bid for control of $900 million of stock
Casino mogul Steve Wynn’s ex-wife wants a Nevada court to give her control of more than $900 million worth of company stock that was restricted by a shareholders agreement five …