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Coppin Grad, School Superintendent Arrested On Immigration Order
The man leading Iowa's largest school system was arrested by federal immigration officers while carrying a loaded handgun, thousands in cash, and a hunting knife earlier this week.
Des Moines (Iowa) Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts, a native of Guyana and ex-Olympian, was arrested by ICE agents after a short chase on Friday, Sept. 26, federal authorities said.
Roberts sped away when police attempted to arrest him. Iowa State Troopers found his car abandoned a short while later. Officers found a handgun, a knife, and $3,000 in cash inside.
Roberts was arrested soon afte…
Chuck Mangione, Jazz Star, 'King Of The Hill' Recurring Guest, Dies
An iconic jazz musician has died in his upstate New York home, according to reports.
Chuck Mangione died on Tuesday, July 22, according to a family statement. The 84-year-old's death was first reported by the Democrat & Chronicle, a newspaper in his hometown of Rochester, NY.
Mangione's family said he "peacefully passed away in his sleep" at his Rochester home. He was most well-known for the song "Feels So Good," along with the 1977 album with the same name.
The flugelhorn and trumpet player was born on Friday, Nov. 29, 1940. He began music lessons at age 8 and play…
Olympian Mary Lou Retton Arrested For DUI: Police
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI at the Pennsylvania border, authorities in Marion County, West Virginia announced on Tuesday, May 27.
Retton, 57, was pulled over near the state line on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and allegedly showed signs of impairment, according to arrest records. Troopers say she refused a blood alcohol test and had an open bottle of wine inside the vehicle.
She was charged with 1 count of 17C-05-02: Driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs. She was released the same day after posting $1,500 bond.
Her plea has not be…
