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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
Scott, a longtime lawmaker and former chair of the House Agriculture Committee, has made significant contributions to farm and food aid policy over his...
Man dies by suicide at Bexar County Adult Detention Center, sheriff’s office says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A tragic incident occurred at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center where an inmate, Joshua Aaron Reyes, aged 24, died...
Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as ‘The Gambler,’ dies at 73
NEW YORK – Don Schlitz, a legendary country music songwriter known for iconic songs like “The Gambler” and “Forever and Ever, Amen,” passed away...
Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers, dies at 92
NEW DELHI – Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country’s musical memory and modern cinema, has died....
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in the hip-hop world, passed away at the age of 68 due to prostate cancer in Pennsylvania. His lawyer...
Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97
SEATTLE – Jim Whittaker, an iconic figure in the world of mountaineering and the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, has...