Peyton Manning scrambles as ‘College Bowl’ host, vows no CMA singing

Don’t expect Peyton Manning to mentally dominate NBC’s “Capital One College Bowl,” even in the former NFL superstar’s sophomore season as host, joined by his older brother, Cooper Manning, as sidekick.  Peyton Manning, 46, was the master of complex offensive schemes as a two-time Super Bowl champ for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. But he often looks like he’s being … Read more

How to survive Universal Studios’ scares

I hate being scared. Like my kids, I still cover my eyes and ears when I see a horror movie commercial or anything remotely frightening, but I had a blast at my first Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.  Yes, I shamelessly cowered behind my godsend of a tour guide, Megan Blood, in the one haunted house I braved during a … Read more

Who succeeds Queen Elizabeth, more answers as her health is monitored

With Queen Elizabeth II’s health being monitored by doctors as royal family members journey to be by her side, questions are rising about the queen and royal family. Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.” The announcement comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled … Read more

beach closures, what to know, safety

HONOLULU — A tourist was left in “critical condition” after a “serious bite” by a shark while swimming in waters off of Maui’s north shore on Saturday afternoon, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The incident prompted several beach closures over Labor Day Weekend. According to a news release by DLNR, the incident occurred … Read more

Heat factored in deaths of two Arizona hikers over Labor Day weekend

A man died while hiking the Spur Cross Trailhead Mountain in Arizona during extreme heat on Monday, and another hiker died during a multiday trip in the Grand Canyon over Labor Day weekend. Evan Dishion, 32, was hiking near Cave Creek when he and five other hikers suffered from heat emergencies, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. They were rescued from the … Read more