Cruise ship docks at New York City port with 44-foot dead endangered whale caught on its bow
A cruise ship pulled into New York City harbor on Saturday with a 44-foot-long endangered whale lying dead on its bow. An MSC Cruises spokesperson said the whale was on board the MSC Meraviglia, which docked in Brooklyn Harbor before heading to its next destination. “We regret to confirm that a whale was spotted on […]
Nirvana producer Steve Albini, a pioneer of alt rock, dead at 61
Steve Albini, a pioneer of alternative rock and a legendary producer who shaped the world of music through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61 years old. Brian Fox, an engineer at Albini’s studio, Electrical Audio Recording, announced Wednesday that Albini died of a heart attack Tuesday […]
Dead woman wins Republican primary for US House race in Indiana
A deceased woman narrowly won the Republican primary for the U.S. House district that covers much of Indianapolis, jeopardizing the party’s chances of defeating incumbent Democratic Rep. Andre Carson in the November general election. . On Wednesday, the Associated Press announced: jennifer pace In the Republican primary for District 7, he narrowly defeated the second-place […]
Three Dead After Suspected Migrant Smuggler Crashes During Texas Police Pursuit near Border
On Tuesday night, the driver of a Nissan sport-utility vehicle lost control and crashed, killing two people, believed to be a U.S. citizen and an immigrant. The unidentified driver of the vehicle was fleeing from sheriff’s office personnel from Dimmit County, Texas. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on Texas Highway 85 near Carrizo Springs, […]
RFK Jr. said doctors found a dead worm in his head after it ate part of his brain
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed in a deposition taken more than a decade ago that a bug ate part of his brain before it died inside his head. RFK Jr., now 70, made a bizarre confession during divorce proceedings in 2012, detailing “cognitive issues” that he initially feared might be a brain […]
7 confirmed dead, dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse
About 40 construction workers are still missing after a building collapsed in South Africa on Monday. Seven workers were confirmed dead and many others were injured, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Specialist teams and heavy equipment are helping search for survivors through the rubble. Nearly 40 construction workers were still missing on Wednesday amid the […]
1 worker dead, another injured after truck veers onto shoulder of CA highway
A box truck veered off the shoulder of a Southern California highway, killing one contractor and seriously injuring another, authorities said. The accident occurred Monday morning as a cleaning crew of about seven Caltrans employees worked behind a guardrail along State Route 71 in Chino Hills, according to the California Highway Patrol. . Los Angeles […]
Woman Accused of Fatally Shooting Boyfriend Yelled, ‘You’re Not Dead!’
The woman charged in the April 2 fatal shooting in Bangor, Maine, says she told the victim, “Oh, don’t think I’m going to do that” moments before the killing. Olivia Babin, 20, is accused of shooting her boyfriend, Daniel Ford Coates, 24, after he put a gun to his head and asked him if he […]
2 dead in Minnesota mobile home explosion
Two people were killed when a mobile home exploded in Minnesota early Tuesday morning, with the explosion heard miles away. Minnesota woman accused of killing two children and setting fire to house Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Evenson told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that several 911 calls were made just after 4 a.m. about […]
NFL Legend Bob Avellini Dead At 70
Bob Avellini, a former quarterback for the Chicago Bears who played in the NFL for nine seasons and spent every single one of them in the Windy City, passed away Saturday. He was 70. According to an announcement from the Bears per the NFL, Avellini died after suffering from cancer. “Bob was one-of-a-kind, a fierce […]