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Tom Skerritt Dies: Emmy-Winning Actor Best Known For 'Top Gun,' 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien'
Tom Skerritt, whose quiet authority anchored some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies and television dramas, is dead.
The Emmy-winning actor died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 93, his family said in a statement, noting that he died of natural causes.
“While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives,” his family said in the statement.
Skerritt’s career stretched across more than six decades, bringing him roles as military officers, fathers, and a small-town sheriff whose steady presence…
Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin
Ron Duguay, whose flair made him one of the New York Rangers’ most recognizable players, has died.
The former NHL forward died Thursday, Oct. 22, at 69 after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. His longtime partner, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, shared a tribute announcing his death.
"It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now," Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, wrote in her Instagram post. "He fought so hard. Love never ends."
Duguay’s career carried him through four NHL organizations, but his connection with New York end…
John Anderson Dies Suddenly: Country Music Loses A Signature Voice
Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson has died, leaving decades of hits and a deeply personal farewell from his family.
Anderson died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 71. His family announced his death in an Instagram statement.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend," the statement began. "To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives.
"To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every o…
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Legend Eva Marie Saint
New details have emerged about the death of Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress whose performances helped define Hollywood’s golden age.
Saint, 102, died seconds after the onset of cardiopulmonary arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by People.
Senile dementia contributed to her death, the outlet reported. The certificate also listed hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and embolism as significant contributing conditions.
The Newark, New Jersey, native died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at her Los Angeles home, as Daily Voice previously reported.
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Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hits Peak Viewing
Autumn’s signature sky show is nearing its big moment, but getting the best view will take a little planning.
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday morning, Oct. 22, according to NASA. The best viewing window comes after midnight, especially after the moon sets and before dawn.
AccuWeather says you could see as many as 20 meteors per hour during that time, noting that the Orionids are among the fastest annual meteor showers, with particles entering Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 148,000 mph.
Moonlight, clouds, and artificial lighting can reduce what y…
Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update
Christina Applegate tearfully shared an unexpected turn in her health struggles, explaining why news others celebrated left her searching for answers.
The actress, 54, said on her “MeSsy” podcast on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, that her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis was a misdiagnosis. Her symptoms remain, she said, and she still does not know what is causing them.
“This may come as great news, but to me, I’m back at square one,” Applegate said.
The disclosure came as Applegate returned to the podcast after a seven-month break for health reasons, according to Variety. She co-hosts t…
TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead
Christiane Amanpour is preparing to sign off from CNN, closing a defining chapter in a career spent bringing the world’s biggest stories home to viewers.
The network’s chief international anchor, 68, announced Monday, Oct. 19, that she will leave in June 2027, CNN reported.
Her departure will unfold in stages. Her CNN International interview program, “Amanpour,” will shift to once a week in January 2027, then end in May 2027. She will continue reporting and traveling for CNN through June 2027.
Her PBS program, “Amanpour & Company,” will end in December.
Amanpour plans to continue “The…
Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas
New details are emerging after a pickup truck drove through youth soccer fields, killing two people and sending 11 others to hospitals, according to multiple reports.
Police in Kansas identified those killed at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita on Saturday, Oct. 17, as Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35. Both were from McPherson, Kansas, and were not related, CBS affiliate KCTV in Kansas City reported. Both died at the scene.
The driver, a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, was released from custody without charges as investigators awaited toxicology results and a mechani…
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating Covid-19 Variant
The COVID-19 variant picture is shifting again, with one widely circulating strain drawing attention for an unusual symptom.
CDC genomic surveillance identifies SW.2 as the leading US strain. The latest available estimates place it at 21 percent of cases, followed by XFG.1.1 at 16 percent and RW.1.1 at 9 percent, according to a Nebraska Medicine report.
XFG, commonly called “Stratus,” has been associated with a hoarse, scratchy, or raspy voice. Patients may also develop a sore throat, dry cough, fever, fatigue, and other familiar COVID-19 symptoms.
Wired reported that doctors identified ho…
Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas
A pickup truck drove through youth soccer fields, turning an afternoon of games into a deadly emergency, according to multiple reports.
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A child and an adult were killed, and multiple others were injured at the Stryker Sports Complex in northeast Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, Oct. 17. A suspect is in custody, according to CNN.
Emergency crews responded around 3:25 p.m. after reports that a vehicle had driven through an active youth soccer game, according to NBC affiliat…
USPS Flags Possible Delivery Disruptions: What To Know
Waiting for something important in the mail? The US Postal Service warns that some deliveries could take longer to reach your doorstep.
The agency’s service alerts, updated Saturday, Oct. 17, flag weather-related disruptions that could delay mail processing, transportation, and delivery in several parts of the country.
The warnings cover affected areas in Hawaii, the Gulf Coast, the Southeast, the West, and the Mariana Islands. USPS also maintains state-by-state notices about local post office closures and service changes.
For Northeast customers, the distinction matters: a suspension at a…
College Football Player Dies Days After Being Injured During Game
A college football player has died days after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a game.
Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, died Thursday, Oct. 15, after being injured during the team’s game against Ouachita Baptist University on Saturday, Oct. 10, ABC News reported.
Southern Nazarene University, an NCAA Division II school about 15 minutes west of downtown Oklahoma City, confirmed Ulrich’s death in a statement.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our SNU football player, Tyler Ulrich,” the SNU Athletic De…
