Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32

Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Doug Kiker, singing garbage man who wowed 'America Idol' judges, dies at 32

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced.

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With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?

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Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6

Douglas Kiker reportedly looked so unwell before his death that a passerby called 911 to report it

Douglas Kiker reportedly looked unwell before an ambulance picked him up in early March. It seems a pedestrian called 911 and said he appeared to be overdosing.

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Ex-NBA player, entrepreneur Bridgeman dies at 71

Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA sixth man who became a billionaire philanthropist and Bucks minority owner, has died at the age of 71.

ESPN - 6d

George Lowe, the voice behind Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, dies at 67

The man who was the voice behind the irreverent animated superhero on Adult Swim’s “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” has died

ABC News - Mar. 7

Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town

Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police. A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

‘Painting was my final act of defiance’: how a chef from war-torn Eritrea wowed the art world after his death

Ficre Ghebreyesus, who died in 2012, made vertiginous paintings celebrating family, the diaspora and his own turbulent story. His first European solo exhibition charts this remarkable journey. What ...

The Guardian - 6d

Man dies after falling from Montana ski resort chairlift

A 37-year-old man visiting the Red Lodge Mountain ski resort in Montana has reportedly died after he fell from a chairlift.

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Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93

Relatives are remembering former U_S_ Sen_ Alan Simpson of Wyoming as “an uncommonly generous man” who was “gifted in crossing party lines.”

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Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

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‘Guess what? You don’t matter’: what Trump’s war on DEI means for every American who’s not a straight white man

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The Guardian - 5d

Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness

The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Liverpool and Man City Battle for South American Wonderkid

Liverpool and Man City Track Ecuadorian Sensation Johan MartinezLiverpool and Manchester City are always on the lookout for emerging talents, and their latest focus appears to be Johan Martinez, a ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial

The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti’s UN-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned home

ABC News - Mar. 11

Man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight from Wichita to D.C.

A Texas man has been arrested by the FBI for an alleged assault against multiple people on an American Airlines flight exactly five weeks after another American Airlines flight crashed while ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

At 22, Ben Shelton is youngest American man since 2004 to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells

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Matt Richtman is 1st American man to win Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years

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L.A. Opera's silly 'Così fan Tutte' saved by the singing

L.A. Opera sets 'Così fan Tutte,' Mozart's sophisticated study of love and constancy, in a swanky American country club.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers dies ahead of court hearing

Federal charges against the man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" were dropped Monday after the suspect died.

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Man assaults 2 people on American Airlines flight, says he was 'mad' at Trump: FBI

A Texas man was arrested for violently assaulting a flight attendant and a passenger while on board an American Airlines flight earlier this month, according to the FBI.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump calls for impeachment of judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act deportations

In a social media post, President Trump called for the impeachment of a federal judge who ordered the halting of deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on how ...

NBC News - 11h

Republican files impeachment against judge who ruled against Trump deportations

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced a resolution to impeach U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who over the weekend ordered the Trump administration to halt deportations of Venezuelans whom it ...

The Hill - 8h

'My sister died' - North Macedonia fire survivors and relatives speak of grief

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Queen Camilla attends Cheltenham Festival, comforts girlfriend of jockey who died after recent fall

Queen Camilla has comforted the girlfriend of a jockey who recently died following a fall as the horse forever linked to his career won at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival

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Oliver Miller, center who helped Arkansas reach Final Four and played 9 NBA seasons, dies at 54

Oliver Miller, a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, has died

ABC News - 6d

Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.

The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Matt Richtman becomes first American man to win LA Marathon in 31 years

25-year-old was competing in only his second marathon Tejinesh Tulu of Ethiopia takes women’s title Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87

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Man who escaped Puerto Rico prison in 1987 is caught in Florida

A man who escaped from a Puerto Rican prison in 1987 has been arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, where authorities say he had been living under a different name.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Man who stalked Cheryl Tweedy jailed for 16 weeks

A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.

BBC News - 4d

Simon Fisher-Becker, British actor known for 'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter,' dies at 63

'Doctor Who' and 'Harry Potter' actor Simon Fisher-Becker has died at age 63. He was 'always kind, gracious and interested in everyone,' his agent said.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10

'Wow, what a game': Nate Johnson leads Akron men's basketball to MAC Tournament title

Nate Johnson uses a 'Luka Dončić move' to lead Akron to a men's basketball win over Miami in the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Who Is James Boasberg, the Judge Trump Wants to Impeach Over Deportation Flights?

President Trump has called for Judge Boasberg to be impeached after he ruled against the administration over the president’s efforts to use a law from 1798 to speed deportations.

The New York Times - 7h

Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution blocked by federal judge

A federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana's first execution in 15 years after lawyers for the man argued nitrogen hypoxia would violate his constitutional rights.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Packers draft prospects: 13 wide receivers who can help Green Bay fix man coverage issues

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Yahoo Sports - 1d

A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested

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ABC News - Mar. 9

New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire

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ABC News - Mar. 6

Chief justice pushes back against calls to impeach judges who rule against Trump

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Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32

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