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Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss.
Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps.
Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said.
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Fun Is Getting Harder For Many Americans To Find, Survey Reveals
A new survey suggests plenty of Americans could use a little more room for joy.
Talker Research released the survey on Tuesday, May 12, after polling 5,000 US adults, 100 in each state, about whether they are having enough fun.
The answer, for many, was no.
The survey, commissioned by Dave & Buster's and conducted by Talker Research, found that 48 percent of Americans said their overall lives currently lack fun.
Another 12 percent said they could not remember the last time they had a full free day to have fun.
Half of the respondents said they wish they could do something fun and soc…
Man Who Killed Brother During Mental Health Crisis Dies By Suicide In NJ Jail: Officials
Matthew Hertgen, the 32-year-old former standout soccer player accused in the savage murder of his own brother, was found dead in jail earlier this month, Daily Voice has learned
Hertgen died Friday, May 8 at the Mercer County Jail of an apparent suicide, a spokesperson for the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office confirmed.
Last month, Matthew, who played soccer during high school in Toms River and in college at Wesleyan, was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the February 2025 death of his brother, Joseph Hertgen, in his Princeton apartment. Hertgen used a knife and a golf club t…
BU Grad Alex Cooper Expecting First Baby With Husband Matt Kaplan
“Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper announced Sunday, May 17 that she is expecting her first child with husband Matt Kaplan.
Cooper, 31, a Newton, PA native and former BU soccer player, shared photos on Instagram showing off her baby bump alongside Kaplan.
“Our family 🤍,” the post was captioned.
Cooper, one of the biggest names in podcasting, married Kaplan, a film and TV producer, in 2024.
Mass Man Beat Grandmother, 90, To Death With Skateboard; Sister, Dad Also Hurt In Attack: DA
A Massachusetts man is accused of beating his 90-year-old grandmother to death inside the home they shared, authorities said.
Devin Dube, 29, of Hudson, was charged with the brutal death of his grandmother, Elaine Dube, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Hudson Police Chief Richard DiPersio.
The violence broke out on March 31, around 3:10 p.m. at a Munson Street home where multiple family members lived together.
Police say a woman inside called 911 and reported she was being attacked with a skateboard. A second call came in moments later from another resident who…
Longtime NBC White House Correspondent, 'Today' Weekend Host Peter Alexander Leaving Network
A familiar face from the White House press corps and weekend mornings is stepping away from NBC News after more than two decades on the air.
The announcement came on Saturday, March 28, when Peter Alexander revealed on Weekend "Today" that he is leaving NBC News after 22 years with the network to take on a new role at MS NOW, the rebranded MSNBC, as anchor and chief national correspondent.
Alexander, 49, told viewers he decided to spend more time with his wife and daughters, sharing, “I want to be around more for my two young children, after missing more than 200 Friday nights to prep…
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartbreak In First Interview Since Mother's Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie is breaking her silence for the first time since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her Arizona home nearly two months ago.
Click here for a new, updated story: Savannah Guthrie Opens Up On What Led To Mother’s Abduction: 'If It Is Me, I’m So Sorry'
The "Today" show co-anchor’s pre-taped interview with Hoda Kotb will air on "Today" Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, and in a "Dateline" special Friday at 9 p.m.
A short clip was shown on Wednesday morning, March 25, on "Today" after the interview announcement and can be viewed on the show's website her…
Beloved Pro Sports Reporter, Her 3 Children, Family Dog Killed In Minnesota House Fire
A beloved hockey reporter known for her passion for the game and devotion to her family has died, along with her three young children, after a fire tore through their lakefront home.
The blaze erupted just before 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the single-family home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, about 15 miles northeast of Minneapolis.
Fire crews arrived to find Jessi Pierce, 37, her children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery, and the family dog deceased inside the residence. Neighbors reported seeing flames coming through the roof.
"It is a very difficult and sad day for our communit…
Savannah Guthrie Reveals Who Her Family Thinks 'Holds Key' To Missing Mom's Return
Savannah Guthrie and her family are making a new, emotional plea for help in solving the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted nearly two months ago.
In a heartfelt statement released on Sunday, March 22, the family said they “cannot grieve” or begin to heal until Nancy is brought home. Savannah, her siblings Camron and Annie, and their families urged Tucson, Arizona residents to revisit any personal records or memories that could shed light on the case.
“We continue to believe it is Tucsonans, and the greater Southern Arizona community, that hold the key …
Beer Influencer, Father Among 4 Dead In Heroic Attempt To Save Drowning Woman In Chile
A Connecticut father, his influencer son, and the son’s partner died this week while heroically trying to rescue a woman who was drowning off the coast of Chile.
Norman Wood, 77, of Bridgewater, his son Ben Wood, and Ben’s partner, Maria Jose Duarte, were walking along a beach in the central Chilean coastal city of Algarrobo on Monday, March 9, when they saw a 26-year-old woman being swept out to sea, according to People.
They rushed into the surf to help, but powerful Pacific Ocean currents pulled them into deeper waters, where Norman Wood and his son Ben, who was born in Brookfield, drown…
Actress Jennifer Runyon Dies At 65: 1980s TV, Movie Mainstay, Known For 'Ghostbusters'
Actress Jennifer Runyon, best known for her roles in the iconic film "Ghostbusters" and the sitcom "Charles in Charge," has died at the age of 65.
Runyon's death came on Friday, March 6, following a brief battle with cancer, her family confirmed. According to a statement shared by the Los Angeles Times, she was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.
Born in Chicago, Runyon was the daughter of actor and radio personality Jim Runyon. She grew up in Los Angeles and pursued a career in acting, becoming one of the most recognizable faces of 1980s television and film.
Runyon’s …
JD Vance, Wife Announce Pregnancy, Making History As First Expectant Second Lady
Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy, the couple announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20, exactly one year after Vance assumed office.
The baby is due in late July, and both Usha and the baby are doing well, according to the statement.
“We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy. Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July,” the couple wrote on social media.
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Rob Reiner’s East Coast Roots Reexamined Amid Double Homicide Investigation
As investigators continue examining the deaths of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, attention has turned to the filmmaker’s early life, East Coast roots, and the path that led him from regional theater to Hollywood stardom.
Reiner was born March 6, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, to comedy legend Carl Reiner and actress Estelle Reiner. He spent much of his childhood in New Rochelle, New York, according to Encyclopedia Britannica.
Before achieving national recognition, Reiner spent time in Pennsylvania, including working at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hop…
Grandfather Killed By Brother In Hunting Cabin Shooting Mourned
The Connecticut grandfather, 70, who was shot dead along with his brother in a New York hunting cabin, is being remembered for his big laugh and sharp sense of humor.
Mark D. Thompson, of Canterbury, was shot to death on Nov. 23 in the tiny town of Allen, New York, about an hour south of Rochester. Thompson was on a hunting trip with his brothers, David E. Thompson, 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and their younger brother, Scot D. Thompson, 65, of Englewood, Florida.
Police say the youngest brother shot the older two before driving off in one of their vehicles. He was captured soon after a…
