CHICAGO - A Florida mom allegedly left her child and dogs for a trip to Las Vegas; Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died at the age of 48; and a federal court dismissed a $20 million defamation brought by a Chicago woman against two ex-NFL stars.

These are the top stories in Fox 32's Week in Review.

Florida mother abandons child, dogs for Las Vegas vacation: Deputies

A Florida mom's vacation to Sin City led to a trip to jail once she returned home, where deputies say her child and seven dogs had been left alone for two weeks.

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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, the former manager and ex-husband to Kelly Clarkson, has died. He was 48 years old.

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Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadw

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