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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Hugo Chavez Has Died

Bryen — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:15:51 +0000

Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela has died, according to reports from the AP, MSNBC, and CNN. Chavez was 58 years old. Since December, Chavez has been battling and unspecified cancer and had undergone at least four surgeries in Cuba.

There's Been A Shooting At Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:49:52 +0000

Some very sad news from a story on CNN about a school shooting earlier today. There are reports of a few people that were killed including the principal, a school psychologist and the gunman. The school is Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. There are no reports of any students being harmed. The school [...]

Starbucks Is Everywhere — Even in Funeral Homes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:28:31 +0000

At most funeral homes, tissues and condolences are all that’s typically offered to the grieving. But at one South Carolina mortuary, you’ll also be able to boost your spirits with a Starbucks latte. The Robinson Funeral Home in Easley is about to get the town’s first Starbucks franchise, which will be located in a new [...]

Drowning Ruled in Whitney Houston's Death

GNA — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:38:23 +0000

A coroner’s report shows singer Whitney Houston died from drowning in a hotel bathtub. The report was released Thursday along with other autopsy findings. In the findings, it was noted that Houston had heart disease which did contribute to her death. She was also a chronic cocaine user who had the drug in her system at the time [...]

Davy Jones Of The Monkees Dies At 66 [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:36:37 +0000

One of the members of the legendary TV rock band of the 60′s The Monkees, Davy Jones has died at the age of 66 due to a heart attack. Jones was cast as part of the fictional band for the Monkees TV show back in 1965 along with Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork and Mike Nesmith. [...]

Two Men Rescued from Saratoga Lake & More in Today's News Near Albany

GNA — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:18:59 +0000

Saratoga - Two Saratoga fishermen had to be rescued yesterday from the middle of Saratoga Lake around noon Thursday. An area resident contacted police and firefighters raced an airboat to the middle of the lake. They rescued Don Mattice of Saratoga Springs and Darryl Lallande of Mandeville, Louisiana from thinning ice flow. Fortunately, neither man [...]

Whitney Houston's Body Arrives in New Jersey

GNA — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:12:13 +0000

Whitney Houston’s body arrived just before midnight at a funeral home in Newark, New Jersey. The hearse was escorted by a large police procession from Teterboro Airport to Whigham Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are set for either Friday or Saturday. The exact cause of the singer’s death still remains a mystery. The assistant chief coroner [...]

Joe Paterno: Dead At 85

Today's Country 107.7 GNA — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:46:45 +0000

After a night of rumors about Joe Paterno’s death, ESPN is reporting that the legendary college football coach has lost his battle with lung cancer. After battling lung cancer for two months, Joe Paterno has lost his fight with the disease. he was 85 years old. Paterno’s health had been getting worse since his diagnosis [...]

Bernie Madoff and Wife Ruth Attempted Suicide on Christmas Eve [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:47:49 +0000

In the first interview she has given about her husband’s crimes, Ruth Madoff told CBS that she and Bernie Madoff attempted to commit suicide during the wave of public outrage following her husband’s arrest. In December of 2008, Bernard Madoff was arrested for perpetrating the largest and most lucrative Ponzi scheme in US history. He [...]

Indy Car Driver Dan Wheldon Killed as Result Of Giant Crash

Today's Country 107.7 GNA — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:11:38 +0000

It was a tragedy today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as driver Dan Wheldon was killed a fiery 15 car wreck, that some drivers said was the worst wreck they had ever seen. Indy Car CEO Randy Bernard made the announcement that driver Dan Wheldon had died 2 hours after the race in Las Vegas [...]

Clifton Park Native Patrick Casey Dies In Late Night Fight

Sean McMaster — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:03:05 +0000

This morning I saw a story that broke my heart. A Clifton Park native named Patrick Casey, died after being in a coma that resulted from a punch in the head. He was involved in a fight that happened at a McDonald's in Washington D.C. He was not the cause of the fight , or even an intended target, he was merely trying to break the fight up before anyone got hurt.

Coffin That Turns Into a Couch? Hey, It's Your Funeral [VIDEO]

Stephen Lenz — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:23:32 +0000

Look, we’re not saying this sleeper sofa that converts into a coffin is a terrible idea but what if, when you pass, you don’t happen to be living alone? The last thing your grieving partner is going to want to do is go furniture shopping because you were too cheap to leave the couch. Where are people going to sit at the wake?

Elizabeth Taylor Passes Away

GNA — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:10:55 +0000

Hollywood icon and legend Elizabeth Taylor passed away at the age of 79. According to sources, Taylor had been battling with health issues including congestive heart failure for numerous years. Taylor was hospitalized six weeks ago. She passed away peacefully at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Taylor will be most remembered for her beauty, her prestige, [...]

Leslie Nielsen Dies

Bryen — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:42:12 +0000

It’s always sad news when anyone dies but especially sad when it is someone who brought laughs to millions time and time again. I remember seeing Leslie Nielsen for the first time when he was in the Naked Gun movies. My parents were always pretty strict about what we could and could not watch as [...]