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Authorities say 24-year-old was found with apparent self-inflicted gunshot woundWARNING: This story contains mention of suicide. Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot. Frisco police said Thursday they are investigating the possible suicide. They said Kneeland didn't stop for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in a chase that was joined by Frisco police on Wednesday night. Authorities lost sight of the vehicle before locating it crashed minutes later. During the search...

Dick Cheney, America’s most powerful modern vice president and chief architect of the “war on terror,” who helped lead the country into the ill-fated Iraq war on faulty assumptions, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 84. This is a developing story and will be updated.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has acted to replace the number-two general in the U.S. Army, little more than halfway through his expected tour. The replacement of Army Vice Chief of Staff James Mingus came as something of a shock, as he was named vice chief of staff in January 2024 and should have served for at least 3 years. His replacement is Lieutenant General Christopher LaNeves, who is serving as Pete Hegseth's senior military assistant. LaNeve is currently a three-star will vault over quite a few senior officers if confirmed by the Senate. This is another case of a...

Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge has died at 82. On Friday, his family shared the news in a statement on the musician’s official Facebook page. They didn’t reveal a cause of death, but they said he died “suddenly and unexpectedly.” The statement said, “It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us.” “As anyone who knew this massive hearted man knows, it was his enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family, that was the most...

Sweden's Health Minister Elisabet Lann collapses during live press conference She fell face-first onto the podium as people rushed in to give her immediate assistance

Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar told the press months ago, that it was right wing misinformation to classify her as a millionaire. Then people started looking into her financials and she is right, she is not a millionaire. She is a multi-millionaire. Omar, who makes a salary of less than $200,000 per year, is suddenly, somehow, worth upwards of $30 million. How can this be? Also, isn’t Omar part of the ‘down with the rich’ crowd that embraces the politics of Bernie Sanders? The Washington Free Beacon broke the story: Ilhan Omar Said It’s ‘Categorically False’ To Call Her a...

Ben Arnet, who was the Sports Director at KOMU 8, reportedly passed away at the age of 43 on Thursday. KOMU 8 shared in a late-night post that Arnett had passed away at the age of 43 on August 28, 2025... Arnet will be remembered as a passionate journalist, friend and father who pushed those around him to do their best and succeed at whatever they set their minds to. He was admired by his students, friends, colleagues and family and will be dearly missed. Arnet leaves behind a loving wife, Nicole, and daughter, Lyla. KRCG 13 offers our hearts...

A beloved Mississippi news anchor — who had only recently joined her television station — died suddenly at age 42, her devastated colleagues announced. Celeste Wilson, a weekend anchor for WAPT 16 in Jackson, tragically died of a heart attack. “Though Celeste had only been with us a short time, we were already touched by her professionalism, warmth, and dedication to the work of journalism,” her network, which also shared the tragic news on air, penned in its announcement Wednesday. “All of us here at 16 WAPT are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and our thoughts are with Celeste’s family...

Diego Borella passed away from a "sudden heart attack" on set in VeniceAn assistant director has died on set in Venice during the filming of the fifth season of Emily In Paris. Diego Borella, who was working as the third assistant director and was hired locally, collapsed and died from a “sudden heart attack”, according to Italian newspaper La Repubblica. He was 47. “We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily In Paris production family,” a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “Our hearts go out to...

Champion bodybuilder Hayley McNeff has passed away at the age of 37, becoming the seventh notable bodybuilder to pass away within the past six months. McNeff, a native of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away on August 8 - but tributes didn't start pouring in until Wednesday. Her cause of death has not yet been disclosed. McNeff's obituary says her passing was 'unexpected but peaceful'. Funeral services for McNeff have been planned for this coming Sunday. Growing up, McNeff was active in many sports - including skiing and diving - while becoming an accomplished equestrian, according to an obituary posted to Boston.com....

Kelly Pierce, a former player and coach for women's soccer team FC Tucson, has died suddenly at the age of 43. The team made the announcement on Saturday. According to Tucson.Com, she died on Friday at the age of 43 from sudden cardiac arrest. 'Kelly was a talented and charismatic leader both as a player and a coach,' Tuscon founder Jon Pearlman said in a statement. 'She was committed to elevating not just women’s soccer but all women’s sports as a champion for gender equality. Most importantly, Kelly was a devoted mother and fierce advocate for not just her children...

Toby Atwood was a member of the Thiel College women's tennis team.. Toby Atwood, a rising senior at Thiel College and a member of the women’s tennis team, suddenly died over the weekend after collapsing during a half-marathon in Pennsylvania, school officials confirmed. The 21-year-old Pennsylvania native was participating in the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie on Sunday when she collapsed and died. Atwood’s cause of death was not immediately known. "Toby was entering her senior year at Thiel College and was an accomplished student, athlete, and leader throughout her time at the College. Her presence touched the lives...

Japan just dropped a data nuke that’s shattering the “safe and effective” narrative around Covid mRNA “vaccines.” In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the medical establishment, a grassroots coalition called the United Citizens for Stopping mRNA Vaccines has released the vaccination records for a staggering 21 million Japanese citizens. The government records were obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The records include vaccination dates, batch numbers, and post-vaccine death reports. The findings are nothing short of devastating. While analyzing the data, Professor Murakami of Tokyo Science University uncovered a consistent and alarming pattern. The renowned scientist confirmed...

A California Highway Patrol officer was killed after losing consciousness and then crashing his cruiser in Culver City Wednesday morning, authorities said. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. as the officer and his partner were transporting a detainee near Green Valley Circle and Bristol Parkway. ... CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said Cano had been driving the CHP vehicle when he appeared to have lost consciousness and crashed. The investigation into the incident was ongoing, but Duryee said the severity of the crash was not what would be expected for a fatal incident. “We do not think the crash was consistent...

As infighting within the top echelons of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intensifies, many China watchers are wondering if Chinese leader Xi Jinping is still in power and really in control, especially of the military.According to long-standing CCP practice, a group of generals are promoted before Army Day on Aug. 1 every year. Since many generals were reported to have been taken down or investigated in an alleged military purge over the last year, whether Xi will promote any generals or announce new appointments before Aug. 1 has attracted attention as an indication of whether he’s still in control of...

Food Network star Anne Burrell has died. She was 55. A representative for the channel announced Burrell's death in a press release that was obtained by Fox News Digital on Tuesday. "It is with deep sadness we announce that Anne Burrell, 55, passed away this morning at her home in New York," read a statement from the network. "With her trademark spiky blonde hair and sparkling personality, Anne Burrell was the hugely popular and fan favorite host of Food Network’s hit show, ‘Worst Cooks in America.’ Burrell was an industry veteran and passionate teacher who prided herself on her work...

Thursday on CNN’s “The Arena,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said that Tesla CEO Elon Musk “suddenly got a big dose of truth serum” while commenting on his disagreement with President Donald Trump. Host Kasie Hunt said, “What we are seeing play out right now between the President of the United States and the richest man in the world is unlike anything I think we’ve seen in politics.” Van Hollen said, “You’re absolutely right. It’s as if Elon Musk suddenly got a big dose of truth serum, and he’s letting it all pour out. And it is, I think, going...

A Rockland County father of three, decorated NYPD officer, and beloved member of his community died unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and deep devotion to family.. ... Joseph Sabino Gravino, 37, of Orangeburg, died suddenly on May 23, 2025 ... A 12-year veteran of the NYPD, Gravino most recently served with the Strategic Response Group, where he earned the respect of colleagues for his integrity and dedication. In addition to his service in law enforcement, Gravino co-owned Masterpiece Renovations, a general contracting business he ran with the same pride and attention he brought to every part of...

Kool & The Gang's Michael Sumler has reportedly died at age 71 after getting into a car crash over the weekend. Sumler passed in Cobb County, Georgia after the vehicle he was driving collided with another car, according to Fox 5. The crash occurred right before midnight Saturday on Veterans Memorial Highway, close to Buckner Road. The legendary musician reportedly died at the scene. DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Kool & The Gang for comment. The mayor of Mableton, Michael Owens, praised Sumler - who is also known as 'Chicago Miker' - in a statement released following his death. 'We...

A New Jersey home exploded overnight, killing two people in a fiery flash that rocked a sleepy neighborhood, officials said. The bodies of a woman and a man, who had not been publicly identified, were recovered from the remains of the home Sunday along Tranquility Court in Washington Township in Gloucester County, NBC 10 reported. Neighborhood doorbell cameras captured the moment the South Jersey home suddenly exploded around 2 a.m., with the house completely engulfed in flames in just minutes as first responders raced to the scene. Officials described the emergency as an “intense fire,” with neighbors confirming that a...