Earl Holliman, Golden Globe winner known for 'The Rainmaker,' 'Police Woman,' dies at 96

Earl Holliman, square-jawed and with a unique and compelling voice, made his mark in film and TV as well as theater. The Golden Globe winner died Monday at 96.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago

Barbara Taylor Bradford, novelist known for 'A Woman of Substance,' has died at 91

Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has died

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Barbara Taylor Bradford, million-selling novelist known for ‘A Woman of Substance,’ has died at 91

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Father of missing Hawaii woman dies by suicide in L.A., police say

The father of a missing Hawaii woman has died by suicide, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award

Viola Davis became one of Hollywood’s most revered actors through an array of powerful roles, from “Fences” to “The Woman King,” and now, her decorated career has earned one of the Golden Globes' ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

New York family grieves living woman for 36 hours after police wrongly told them she was killed

A Staten Island, New York, family has experienced a whirlwind of emotions after police incorrectly told them that their loved one had been killed in a car crash.

Golden Globes name Viola Davis next recipient of Cecil B. DeMille Award

Davis and the winner of the Carol Burnett Award will be honored in the lead-up to the 2025 Golden Globes, the first time the group has spun off the prizes into a separate evening.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Donald J. Hall, 96, Dies; Expanded Hallmark Beyond Greeting Cards

After succeeding his father as the company’s top executive, he added new product lines and increased its focus on family-friendly TV shows.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Charles Sporck, an Early Champion of Moving Microchip Manufacturing to Asia, Dies at 96

He argued that offshoring allowed the U.S. semiconductor industry to create more high-paying jobs at home.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

Thomas E. Kurtz, co-creator of BASIC programming language, dies at 96

At Dartmouth, long before the days of laptops and smartphones, he worked to give more students access to computers. That work helped propel generations into a new world.

Tech - The New York Times - November 18

Yamal becomes youngest Golden Boy winner

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has won the 2024 Golden Boy award on Wednesday, while Barça Femení star Vicky López scooped the Golden Girl award.

Sports - ESPN - 7 hours ago

Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79

Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."

Rohit Bal, one of India's best-known fashion designers, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, has died after a prolonged illness

World - ABC News - November 2

Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog, Known for Crashing Football Broadcasts, Dies

Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, was diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma in March.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Tony Todd, known for his role in 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69

He's known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman."

Entertainment - ABC News - November 9

Tony Todd, Prolific Actor Best Known for ‘Candyman,’ Dies at 69

Mr. Todd’s decades-long career spanned across mediums and genres, but he was largely associated with a scary figure summoned in front of a mirror.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

New theory about woman known as world's most prolific female serial killer

"I'm very convinced that it is, as we put it in England, a stitch-up job," a researcher said.

Ursula Haverbeck, German far-right activist repeatedly convicted for Holocaust denial, dies at 96

Ursula Haverbeck, a prominent German extreme-right figure who accumulated a string of convictions for denying the Holocaust, has died, according to her lawyer

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Iranian police arrest woman after a fight with motorcyclist who accosted her

Roshanak Molaei disappeared in Tehran after being taken into custody by police, raising concerns about her treatment as the country continues to crack down on women who defy mandatory hijab laws.

Woman found dead in car boot named by police

Harshita Brella, 24, was found by officers after concerns were raised about her welfare, police say.

Police hunt husband of Harshita Brella, whose body was found in car boot

Northamptonshire Police says it is looking for Pankaj Lamba, who it believes has fled the country.

Eichel scores shootout winner as Golden Knights top Flyers 5-4

Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Social media influencer known for racing dies in crash while speeding, NYPD says

A social media influencer known for drag-racing videos died in a car crash early Wednesday on a New York City expressway.

Pilot known for animal rescue flights dies, along with one dog, in Catskills plane crash

A pilot known for transporting rescued dogs to shelter and care facilities died alongside a canine in a plane crash in New York state's Catskill Mountains on Sunday, authorities said.

Russian police charge woman in Crimea over daughter’s pro-Ukraine video

Clip of Russian and Ukrainian flags with angry-face and heart emojis is alleged to have ‘discredited’ army. Police in Russian-annexed Crimea have charged a woman with child neglect after her ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Iran arrests woman who stripped in protest at ‘abusive’ dress code policing

Amnesty International calls on authorities to release student, who reportedly had a violent confrontation with Basij paramilitaries. Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Microchipped dog helps police identify murdered owner's killer

A loyal dog that refused to leave his dead owner's side helped solve the case of her murder by allowing detectives to identify her body, prosecutors said.

Microchipped dog helps Texas police identify woman's killer

Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.

Woman bitten in scalp by police dog settles for $1M with California city

A Northern California city has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit after a K-9 dog bit into a woman’s scalp during her arrest, requiring her to get more than 200 stitches and other ...

Dog fatally attacks woman and bites 2 Boston officers, police say

Police say a dog fatally attacked a woman and bit two police officers in a Boston neighborhood

Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth

A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly-released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.

Police officer who Tasered 95-year-old woman convicted of manslaughter

An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Girl dies on M5 after getting out of police vehicle

The 17-year-old was being transported to custody when she left the vehicle and was hit by a car.

WATCH: Woman dies after backing into plane propeller while taking photos

Amanda Gallagher was on the plane to snap photos of skydivers, and she rode the plane back down after the skydivers jumped, according to Air Capital Drop Zone, where the incident took place.

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