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.
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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.NBC News - 5d -
Douglas Kiker reportedly looked so unwell before his death that a passerby called 911 to report it
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With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?
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Ex-NBA player, entrepreneur Bridgeman dies at 71
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George Lowe, the voice behind Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, dies at 67
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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.NBC News - 6d -
Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93
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Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say
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Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
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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
The US government’s move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies is a naked attempt to appeal to prejudice – but it may well backfire. Almost a decade ago, I started a business called ...The Guardian - 6d -
The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial
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Liverpool and Man City Battle for South American Wonderkid
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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
Ben Shelton has become the youngest American man since Andy Roddick in 2004 to reach the quarterfinals at the BNP Paribas OpenABC News - 6d -
Matt Richtman is 1st American man to win Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years
Matt Richtman won the Los Angeles Marathon, becoming the first American man to take the title in 31 yearsABC News - 2d -
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.NBC News - 1d -
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 -
'My sister died' - North Macedonia fire survivors and relatives speak of grief
Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
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 FestivalABC News - 6d -
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 diedABC 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 -
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 87ABC News - 2d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 5d -
'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 - 3d -
Who Is James Boasberg, the Judge Trump Wants to Impeach Over Deportation Flights?
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Packers draft prospects: 13 wide receivers who can help Green Bay fix man coverage issues
Green Bay's wideouts struggled to beat man coverage in 2024, but there are plenty of receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft who can provide a boost.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player, dies at 71
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Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
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A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested
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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 -
American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia
An American influencer has left Australia after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its motherABC News - 5d
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