Simon Cowell breaks his back

Simon Cowell broke his back Saturday while testing his new electric bicycle at his home in California.

Cowell had surgery Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson for the entertainment mogul. Cowell fell off the bike while in the courtyard with his family at his house in Malibu. He was taken to a hospital and was said to be under observation and doing fine.

Cowell created "America's Got Talent" and serves as a judge on the show. He has also been the judge on "Britain's Got Talent," "The X Factor" and "American Idol."

— Associated Press

Jill Biden planning to continue teaching

She'll still be "Dr. B" in the classroom, even if she lands the gig as first lady.

Jill Biden said Sunday she plans to keep teaching college classes to send a positive message about educators, whether her husband is elected president or not.

"If we get to the White House, I'm going to continue to teach," she said in an interview with CBS' Rita Braver that aired on "Sunday Morning." "I want people to value teachers and know their contributions and to lift up the profession."

The potential first lady has taught English at community colleges for years, including during most of her eight years as second lady when Joe Biden was vice president.

Jill Biden, who holds a doctorate degree in education leadership, said it's important to be a regular person as well as a prominent leader.

"I want to be Dr. B., their English teacher and I think they like that, quite frankly," she said, referring to her students.

— Tribune News Service

Italy's pioneer comic Valeri dies at 100

Franca Valeri, an elegant, ironic and versatile actor who pioneered female comic roles in Italy's post-war years and helped the...