Astrud Gilberto, 'Girl from Ipanema' singer who helped bring Bossa Nova music mainstream, has died
Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, who in her 20s recorded "The Girl from Ipanema" and became an international star, has died, according to social media posts from her granddaughter and on behalf of her son.
1970-01-01 08:00
Newborn deaths prompt federal warning over recalled Bobby baby loungers
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday urged parents and caregivers to stop using Boppy Newborn Loungers -- a pillow for infants -- after two more infants died after the agency issued a mass recall of the product in 2021.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sprinter Jim Hines, once the world's fastest man, dies at 76
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Hines, who was the first man to run 100m in under 10 seconds, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76, according to World Athletics.
1970-01-01 08:00
Motorcycle rider dies and athlete 'seriously injured' after collision at Ironman race, police say
A motorcycle rider died after colliding with a cyclist at the Ironman European Championship in Hamburg, Germany, event organizers announced.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fan dies at Argentinian soccer match after falling from stands
A soccer fan died on Saturday after falling from a stand during a match at River Plate's Mas Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the club announced.
1970-01-01 08:00
Two humpback whales found dead off coast of New York had sustained 'blunt force trauma'
Two humpback whales were found dead off the coasts of New York and New Jersey, according to local officials.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder cause of death cited as enlarged heart and cocaine use, medical examiner says
Keenan Anderson, who was repeatedly tased by Los Angeles police officers in January, died from cardiomyopathy, also known as an enlarged heart, and cocaine use, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Prison documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein tried to reach out to Larry Nassar, gymnastics coach convicted of sexual abuse
While he was imprisoned, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sent a letter to Larry Nassar, the former Olympic doctor who sexually abused girls for decades, new documents reveal.
1970-01-01 08:00
Churchill Downs will suspend all racing operations to further evaluate safety measures amid increase in horse deaths
Churchill Downs Incorporated, the Louisville organization that hosts the Kentucky Derby, is set to temporarily suspend all racing operations at its legendary racetrack to review protocols in the wake of a series of horse deaths, the company announced on Friday.
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Churchill Downs announces new safety measures after series of horse deaths
Churchill Downs, host of the famed Triple Crown horse race the Kentucky Derby, announced new safety initiatives as an ongoing investigation continues into a series of horse deaths at the track.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mushroom Coffins Are the Latest Green Burial Trend
Loop Biotech's eco-friendly mushroom coffins are designed to decompose.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jasmine Hartin: Socialite spared jail after killing Belize police chief
Jasmin Hartin pleaded guilty in April to manslaughter of a police chief in Belize with his own gun.
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