Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92

Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92

A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...

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Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship

The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.

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U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid violence

The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.

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Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84

Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has died

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Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales

A 40-year-old woman was found with serious injuries and died at the scene.

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Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB'er, dies at 100

Pitcher Art Schallock, who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died at age 100.

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New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause

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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

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Impeached South Korean president released from prison ahead of insurrection trial

Both supporters of Yoon Suk Yeol and those who backed his impeachment rallied in Seoul ahead of his release. South Korea’s impeached conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been released from ...

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Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide

Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who appeared in several TV series and was the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff, died of suicide this week. She was 62.

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‘Etched in my mind’: witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing

Brad Sigmon was executed on Friday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001. A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing ...

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Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star

Merle Oberon was a popular actress who was once nominated for an Oscar. But a fact that she hid from the public threatened to unspool her entire life’s work.

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D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle

D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.

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Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia

One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.

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Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders

Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.

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Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager

A vigil has been held by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday.

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14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection With Fatal Newark Police Shooting

The boy, who has not been named, was charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing illegal weapons. The officer who died early Saturday morning was identified as Detective Joseph Azcona.

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Impeached South Korean leader freed from prison

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison Saturday after a court ruled his detention over insurrection charges was invalid. The conservative president faces charges ...

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Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home

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KTLA taps Melvin Robert to take over 'Morning News' post of the late Sam Rubin

Journalist Melvin Robert says he is 'overjoyed and humbled' to join the KTLA family as he fills the post held by longtime anchor Sam Rubin, who died last year.

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South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday

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Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus

Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...

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Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62

The actor and ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach has died at age 62

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South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained

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First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina

South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...

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South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire

A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.

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South Africa says Zelenskyy will visit in April as part of its ongoing talks with Ukraine and Russia

South Africa says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit in April for talks on finding “a path to peace” with Russia

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Private lunar lander dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole

A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole

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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder

Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.

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South Korea's impeached President Yoon released from prison

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from prison a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being physically detained.

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Winthrop vs. High Point prediction, odds: 2025 Big South Tournament Championship model picks, best bets

SportsLine's model simulated Winthrop vs. High Point in the 2025 Big South Conference Tournament championship game on Sunday 10,000 times

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South Carolina vs. Texas odds, free women's college basketball picks: Longhorns cover in 2025 SEC Tournament

SportsLine's Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai revealed their picks for Texas Longhorns vs. South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2025 SEC Women's Tournament final on Sunday

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Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever

President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.

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Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening political division in the key U.S. ally as he faces insurrection charges over his failed attempt to ...

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Some NFL cap casualties who could interest Eagles in free agency

The Eagles will likely play the compensatory pick game this offseason so here are some cap casualties who could interest them.

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Couples Who Married During the Covid Pandemic Reflect Five Years Later

Five years later, four couples who married at the peak of Covid quarantine share how their relationships were shaped and where they are today.

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ICE arrests Palestinian activist who led Columbia protests, lawyer says

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's student encampment protests, has been arrested by ICE, his lawyer says.

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Roy Ayers, jazz-soul legend whose music was heavily sampled by younger artists, dies at 84

Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84.

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European football: Barcelona game called off after club doctor dies

Osasuna match postponed by death of Carles Miñarro Garcia Barcelona extend ‘heartfelt condolences’ to his family Barcelona called off their match against Osasuna on Saturday night after ...

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Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92

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