Jamaican reggae star Cocoa Tea dead at 65
The singer, born in the village of Rocky Point, Jamaica, was known for a romantic voice that shaped and shifted with generations of dancehall and lovers rock.
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Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change
Thousands of cocoa farmers across Indonesia are working with businesses and other organizations to protect their crops against the bitter impacts of climate changeABC News - 1d -
Indonesian Cocoa Farmers, Businesses Partner to Fight Climate Change Impact on Crops
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King Charles pays tribute to ‘marvellous’ Bob Marley as he shares favourite songs
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‘Yellowstone’ star Barret Swatek is ditching her $65 million Hawaii hideaway to move back to Alabama
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Unhoused San Diego woman towed in van found dead inside a month later
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Oliver Miller, former Arkansas star and NBA player, dead at 54
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UK reggae pioneers Steel Pulse: ‘We told punk fans – you can pogo, but please don’t spit at us’
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Man awarded $50 million after Starbucks hot tea causes permanent disfigurement
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‘I’m dead’ – Exhausted Real Madrid star caught speaking to his teammate after Villarreal win
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Jury awards LA man $50 million from Starbucks case due to lifelong injuries from spilled tea
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Bradley defeats Valparaiso 70-65 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
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Democrats Are Playing With Tea Party Fire
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Bailey's 25 lead Davidson over Richmond 69-65 to begin Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
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Rice, Queen help No. 11 Maryland rout No. 24 Illinois 88-65 in Big Ten quarterfinals
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Alex Richard scores 28 points, Ball State women win MAC championship with 65-58 victory over Toledo
Alex Richard had 28 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 1-seed Ball State past third-seeded Toledo 65-58 on Saturday in the championship game of the women's Mid-American Conference Tournament. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say
A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.NBC News - 6d -
At least 1 dead as severe storms sweep through the Midwest
At least one person is dead after severe weather hit Butler County, Missouri on Friday night, officials said.ABC News - 1d -
Raegan Beers scores 20 as No. 10 Oklahoma beats No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 to reach SEC semifinals
Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Payton Verhulst added 16 points and No. 10 Oklahoma battled back from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 and advance to the SEC ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
West Virginia hangs on to beat UCF 72-65 after almost blowing 25-point second-half lead
Javon Small scored 25 points, freshman Jonathan Powell scored 12 of his 15 in the second half and West Virginia held off UCF 72-65 on Saturday after nearly blowing a 25-point lead in the final 20 ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Jury awards $50m to man injured by scalding-hot tea from Starbucks
Delivery driver said he was disfigured when improperly secured drink spilled after he picked it up at a drive-through. A delivery driver was awarded $50m in a lawsuit after being seriously burned ...The Guardian - 14h -
Teacher's body located month after fiancée found dead on lake
Gary Jones' body was found in about 45 feet of water a month after Joycelyn Wilson was found dead near Jones' empty fishing boat, officials said.CBS News - 6d -
MLB boss Rob Manfred reportedly pressuring Rays owner Stu Sternberg to sell team as stadium drama continues
Sternberg purchased the franchise for $65 million in October 2005CBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
After 18 holes at 2025 Players Championship, who's in danger of missing the cut?
The cut at the 2025 Players Championship will be the top 65 and ties.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and Djibouti
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and DjiboutiABC News - Mar. 7 -
Somali forces end a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab militants on a hotel, leaving all fighters dead
Somali officials say security forces have ended a 24-hour siege at a hotel in the central city of Beledwyne, leaving an unknown number of people dead, including all the al-Shabab militants who ...ABC News - 4d -
Maryland destroys Illinois, 88-65, to reach Big Ten Tournament semifinals
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The Stats Behind Game #65: Canucks 6, Blackhawks 2
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Resident Evil Director Teases A "Different" House Of The Dead Movie, Could Start Shooting This Year
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Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98
She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Ricardo Scofidio, Boldly Imaginative Architect, Is Dead at 89
With Diller Scofidio + Renfro, he brought a conceptual-art sensibility to cultural landmarks like Lincoln Center and to innovative public spaces like Manhattan’s High Line.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway
Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.BBC News - 4d -
Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France
Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.CBS News - 3d -
A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants
Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.The New York Times - 3d -
Felice Picano, Champion of Gay Literature, Is Dead at 81
At a time when, in his words, “nobody was writing about gay life,” he produced groundbreaking novels and memoirs and published books by Harvey Fierstein and others.The New York Times - 2d -
Predicting 2025 All-NBA Teams: Which 15 players will hit 65-game threshold and make the cut?
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Tigers revert to habits of year's past, lose ugly in SEC Semi, 70-65
An Auburn team that once looked like clearly the best in the country as now lost three of its last four contests.Yahoo Sports - 1d
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