Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged 'sextortion' of teen who died by suicide

Marie Winn, Who Wrote of a Famous Central Park Hawk, Dies at 88

She chronicled the melodrama of Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who became an avian sensation as it took up residence atop a Manhattan apartment building.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84

He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule

Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans

ABC News - Jan. 8

How the man who signed Henry, Bale and Suarez is reshaping Toulouse

At Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool, Damien Comolli helped sign Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Luis Suarez. Now he is shaping Toulouse's future.

BBC News - Jan. 8

'American Nightmare' survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them

Matthew Muller, featured in the Netflix documentary 'American Nightmare,' was charged with another home invasion in the Bay Area, the second time in recent weeks that new crimes have been ...

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

U.S. asks court to stop plea agreements in alleged 9/11 architect's case

The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.

CBS News - Jan. 7

49ers' Ricky Pearsall wants to meet teen who shot him: 'I have to be able to forgive him'

Pearsall was shot by a 17-year-old just before his rookie season was set to begin

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall says he forgives the teen who shot him

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he forgives the teenager who shot and wounded him and hopes to talk to the teen someday.

NBC News - Jan. 7

'Drag Race' family mourns the Vivienne, a U.K. star who died at 32: 'A true champion'

'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here's how other 'Drag Race' stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Mike Rinder, former Scientology exec who became an Emmy-winning whistleblower, dies at 69

Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor, who devoted his life for peace, dies at 93

Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing, who devoted his life to advocating for peace has died

ABC News - Jan. 5

Man dies after 70-metre fall from mountain ridge in Lake District

Callout ends in tragedy after an as yet unnamed person fell on Thursday and their body was recovered by a rescue team. A man has died after falling 70 metres from a mountain ridge in the Lake ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Man dies in Lake District ridge fall

Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died

TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died

ABC News - Jan. 4

Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji

Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurred. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83

R&B singer Brenton Wood found a loyal following among SoCal's Latinos, who often called in to KRLA-AM 1110 to dedicate his tracks over the airwaves.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 4

Cybertruck bombing appears to be suicide of veteran who had PTSD, FBI says

Las Vegas police identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger as the driver of the Cybertruck who died in the New Year's Day bombing.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81

She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme parks.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89

His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Utah woman 'who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins

A Utah woman died of a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy just nine days after she gave birth to twins, her grieving father said.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Rosita Missoni, who turned colored knitwear into high fashion, dies at 93

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, has died at the age of 93, the family-owned company said on Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Man in exploded Cybertruck was elite soldier who shot himself before blast

Las Vegas police say the driver of the burned vehicle is US Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger of Colorado.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Cybertruck driver died by suicide before Las Vegas explosion, authorities say

Authorities say the 37-year-old former Green Beret suspected of detonating a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas died by suicide before the blast. Andres Gutierrez has the latest on he ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Man who died in Cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump hotel ID'd as Army special ops soldier

Authorities said Thursday that their investigation into an explosion that rattled the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas and killed one person had narrowed in on a decorated U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93

With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Man dies after car hit pedestrians on Christmas Day

A man who was hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London's West End on Christmas Day has died.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Gunman who killed at least 12 people in Montenegro rampage dies by suicide

A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Dick Capri, Catskills Comic Who Took His Shtick to Broadway, Dies at 93

He was a regular at the mountain resorts where many comedians honed their acts, then had a star turn in the long-running revue “Catskills on Broadway.”

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103

Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.

CBS News - Jan. 1

FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group

Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.