Notable Deaths in 2025

Death by Eye Drops

A caregiver is accused of poisoning her friend with eye drops. She says investigators got it wrong. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.

CBS News - 1d

Death is but a mere illusion for Heroes of Newerth

Heroes of Newerth debuted as a multiplayer online battle arena in 2010. In 2022, the once-popular MOBA game shut down. But death was a mere illusion. Today, Kongor Studios and Garena are announcing ...

VentureBeat - 6d

Temporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 children

Official data show that 58 of those children were babies under the age of one.

BBC News - 6d

Elephant tramples tourist to death in South Africa

The South African national parks agency asked people not to post images of the incident on social media.

CBS News - Jan. 27

XL bully owner jailed for man's attack death

Christopher Bell's pet Titan chased and fatally mauled Ian Langley in October 2023.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Survivors return to death camp for remembrance ceremonies

Fifty survivors - now in their late 80s and 90s - will attend a ceremony marking the camp's liberation.

BBC News - Jan. 26

Death certificate delays leaves family in limbo

Paul Crook says his family waited weeks to have funerals for two of their loved-ones due to death certificate delays.

BBC News - Jan. 26

Pakistani court sentences 4 people to death for blasphemy

A Pakistani court has sentenced four people to death for blasphemy

ABC News - Jan. 25

2025 Farmers Insurance Open leaderboard: Ludvig Åberg tied on top with Sungjae Im among notables in pursuit

A fast finish saw Lanto Griffin's name join that of Åberg atop the board at Torrey Pines

CBS Sports - Jan. 24

Spurs-Pacers games in Paris have a notable absence, with Gregg Popovich recovering at home

Indiana’s Rick Carlisle has coached more games against San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich than anyone else

ABC News - Jan. 22

WATCH: Notable attendees of Trump’s inauguration

As President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, a long list of political leaders, tech CEOs, celebrities and others gathered at the U.S. Capitol.

ABC News - Jan. 20

These notable inaugurations weren't held at the US Capitol. Here's why

For decades, Americans have gathered at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of the incoming president, with some noteworthy exceptions.

The Hill - Jan. 19

British man admits stabbing partner to death in Italy

Michael Whitbread, 75, is on trial in Lanciano for murder of fellow Briton Michele Faiers, 66, in October 2023. A British man living in Italy has admitted stabbing his partner to death, claiming he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences

After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Book Review: ‘Death of the Author,’ by Nnedi Okorafor

In Nnedi Okorafor’s new novel, “Death of the Author,” a once-struggling writer grapples with power, privilege, agency and art after her book becomes a life-changing hit.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Death threats by WhatsApp: extortion drains Peruvians’ cash

From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the region

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11

The death toll from the raging wildfires in Southern California has gone up to 11 people, according to a Friday update from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME). Five ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Eye Opener: California wildfire death toll climbs

The number of dead climbs in Los Angeles, as officials face tough questions about what led to one of the most devastating fires in California history. Also, a massive winter storm is causing ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

7 notable moments between VIPs at Carter’s funeral

Former President Carter’s funeral service at Washington National Cathedral brought together all five living presidents and current and former officials for an event full of notable interactions. ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Notable moments as Trump sits with Obama, greets Pence at Carter funeral

Donald Trump shook hands with Mike Pence at Jimmy Carter's state funeral -- a notable exchange as the two men have not interacted publicly in years.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Death toll in mass shooting in Montenegro rises to 13

A man who was wounded in a mass shooting on New Year's Day in Montenegro has died, bringing the death toll to 13

ABC News - Jan. 9

Firestorm brings death, destruction to Los Angeles County

Nearly 200,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County as at least four large wildfires rage. The fires have destroyed at least 1,000 structures. Lilia Luciano is ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death

Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene. UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian

UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog

The duchess said on Instagram she had 'cried too many tears to count' since the death of her beagle, Guy.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Suspect in Gaudreaus' deaths pleads not guilty

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.

Wired - Jan. 7

Boy, 14, stabbed to death on London bus

A boy has been stabbed to death on a London bus in what police described as "a horrendous crime".

BBC News - Jan. 7

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana

A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

1st human bird flu death in US reported

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Death toll in Mount Everest earthquake reaches 95

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'

The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Aubrey Plaza says husband's death was an 'unimaginable tragedy'

Aubrey Plaza made a brief statement Monday on the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, at the age of 47 and asked for privacy.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

First bird flu death in U.S. reported in Louisiana

For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths

A sprawling winter storm is blamed on the deaths of at least four people and dumped 2 feet or more of snow in some areas. The storm stretched from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, leaving tens of ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Magdeburg Christmas market attack deaths rise to six

A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital from her injuries two weeks after the attack.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Questions remain in Vincent “Vinny” Ferraiolo’s 2014 death

48-year-old Vincent “Vinny” Ferraiolo was found hanging from the ceiling of his exotic pet shop in Chesterfield, Virginia on January 3, 2014. The Chesterfield Police Department ruled his death a ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

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