Photo: Facebook A Toronto neurosurgeon was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for strangling his wife after she filed for divorce. According to the CBC, Fric was a respected family doctor who also worked as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Toronto. She also served as a member of the health policy committee at the Ontario Medical Association. During Thursday’s sentencing hearing, the judge heard testimony that the couple’s marriage had been volatile, and that Shamji was both physically and verbally abusive....

Photo: Laura Martinez/Go Fund Me A dog has died after heroically tackling a gunman, who shot three members of his family during a birthday party in Houston, Texas. Martinez claims the gunman came to the house after allegedly breaking into the family’s home while they were sleeping the night before. After the incident, Martinez says she went to the gunman’s home to speak with his parents, but couldn’t find them so she decided to leave a note....

Riley is getting his Christmas cheer a month early. The 11-year-old Great Dane was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, and is not expected to live to Dec. 25. Heartbroken that her beloved pet would likely miss enjoying one more Christmas, Courtney Tucker reached out to Chewy Claus with her holiday wish. Riley the Great Dane posing next to the custom portrait he received from Chewy Claus as part of his early Christmas celebration....

Photo: courtesy Aniqua Wilkerson “Something clicked immediately in my brain that this doll was different,” says Wilkerson, 39. With its long, flowing hair, the doll was perfect for Wilkerson to practice hairstyles like box braids and twists. “There’s something to be said about seeing yourself in something that you love,” she tells PEOPLE. “There is an extra aspect of being excited, proud and feeling valued.” courtesy Aniqua Wilkerson Then there was the issue of yarn....

Photo:Jonathan Wenk Jonathan Wenk Dominique Fishbackis a deep believer in manifesting one’s own destiny. The actress, 32, who’s having a star-making year, earning Emmy buzz for her unhinged performance in the provocative Prime Video seriesSwarm, now stars as the female lead of the newTransformersfilm,Rise of the Beasts. In an interview with PEOPLE, the East New York, Brooklyn native details her incredible rise to fame. Theo Wargo/Getty Fishback credits her mom, a schoolteacher, for seeing her acting potential early on....

Photo: Jamie McCarthy/GettyDon Lemonsays he is looking forward to what’s next, following hisexit from CNN.In his first surprise public appearance since his sudden termination at the Time 100 Gala in New York City on Wednesday, the longtime anchor opened up about his “surprise” exit from the network and his plans for the future.“You guys are more worried about me than I am,” he said, on the red carpet.“Life goes on. That’s behind me, and we’ll see what happens in the future,” Lemon, 57, toldExtra....

Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty; GP Images/WireImagePresidentDonald Trumpoffered some rare friendly words to hisSNLimpersonatorAlec Baldwinafter the actor wasarrested on Fridayover allegedly punching a man over a parking dispute in New York City.“I wish him luck,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before moving on to other questions, according to a pool report.Trump and Baldwin have traded barbs ever since the former30 Rockstar began impersonating the president onSaturday Night Livein 2016....

On Thursday, he was even warm, twice kissing in her on the cheek during and after the Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol as part of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. But it’s perfectly in keeping with Trump’srelationship with Pelosi. Long a fan of the derisive nickname, Trump has yet to apply any label to how he describes Pelosi, instead preferring to just call her “Nancy.” (Compare that to how he talks about other Democratic leaders, such as Sen....

Donald Trumptook a break from tweeting this week about the Middle East and Congress’ impeachment investigation of him to talk aboutDancing with the Stars.Hisopinion? Vote for former White House Press SecretarySean Spicer.The president, 73, tweeted about the ABC competition series Monday, asking viewers to vote for Spicer, whom he called a “good guy.”“He has always been there for us!” Trump said of Spicer — whose casting for season 28 of the show was controversial given Spicer’s conduct in the White House....

Photo:donnyosmond/Instagram donnyosmond/Instagram Donny Osmond is a proud grandfather.The singer andhis wife Debbiehave 14 grandchildren fromtheir five sons.Over the years, Osmond has given several glimpses of his family’s tight-knit bond as theycelebrate holidays togetherand attend his concerts.Speaking with PEOPLE in August 2023, Osmond talked aboutintroducing his grandchildren to his decades-long career, noting how they “treat [him] a little bit differently” after seeing him perform live.He also noted that he tries totake a backseat during big family eventsso that he can just enjoy being a grandpa....

Photo: Charles Eshelman/Getty Images Dr. Paul Farmer, physician and humanitarian known for his devotion to providing healthcare to impoverished communities, has died. He was 62. Farmer died Monday in Rwanda — where had been teaching at a medical school that he co-founded — from an acute cardiac event while sleeping, according toPartners in Healthand theAcademy of Achievement. The doctor founded PIH, a global health nonprofit, in 1987. “Paul Farmer’s loss is devastating, but his vision for the world will live on through Partners in Health,” Dr....

Drake performs at Lollapalooza Chile 2023.Photo:Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Drakejokingly called out a fan who tossed a vape to him onstage at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Thursday night — even questioning their decision-making mid-song. “Hey, who threw this? Who threw the vape,” he asked. “There’s no way you’re taking life serious if you think I’m gonna pick this vape up and vape with you at the f—— Barclays Center.”...

Drakeis celebrating his sonAdonis‘ second birthday! On Friday, the musician posted an Instagram photo of Adonis’ birthday decorations, sharing a rare glimpse into his ultra-private relationship with his son. “Happy Birthday King 💙,” Drake captioned the photo. The decorations included a Cookie Monster floral arrangement and a large number of gold balloons that appeared to be set up in the star’s home, including some that spelled out Adonis’ name in an arch over the doorway....