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Updated Aug. 17, 2026, 6:42 a.m. ET
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A beloved child actor dies
Hayden Panettiere, the former child actor best known for her roles in TV series like “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at 36. Her representative confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News on Sunday. A cause of death has not yet been shared.
Panettiere, who had been acting since she was 8 months old, had been vocal in recent years about the effects of childhood stardom. In her memoir released earlier this year, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” Panettiere chronicled childhood fame, crossing nefarious actors in her teens and addiction as an adult.
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Hurricane
Lala battered Hawaii as Category 1 hurricane
Thousands in Hawaii remain without power on Monday, as forecasters warn the storm’s aftermath could trigger flooding, mudslides and hazardous ocean conditions.
NFL
Von Miller is going to the Cowboys
Von Miller is a member of the Dallas Cowboys, the linebacker announced via an Instagram post on Sunday. The Cowboys confirmed that they have agreed to terms with the 15-year veteran. Miller played for the Cowboys’ NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders, last season.
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