Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First
Pope Leo XIV Casts US Midterm Election Vote In Historic First Pope Leo XIV has voted in the 2026 midterm elections after the US-born leader of the Catholic Church publicly denounced some of President Donald Trump's policies. The Vatican confirmed on Friday, Oct. 30, that the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The 71-year-old pontiff, born Robert Francis Prevost, remains a registered voter in his home state despite living at the Vatican. Leo is the first known sitting pope to cast a vote in a US election. "Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, whenever he was el…
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know
CDC Sounds Alarm Over Hard-To-Treat Infections: What To Know Germs that can outsmart lifesaving medicines are posing a growing threat, and the CDC’s latest assessment identifies which ones warrant the greatest concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new “Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report” identifies 19 threats responsible for an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the US. Infections associated with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings account for more than 42,000 of those deaths and nearly $12 billion in medical costs, according to the CDC report. Antimicrobial resistance develops…
Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day
Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window. Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work. AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Northeast Village Makes A Big Difference America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Northeast Village Makes A Big Difference America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Northeast Village Makes A Big Difference
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: Small Northeast Village Makes A Big Difference A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…
Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip
Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip The hometowns of two college students found dead after a mountain hiking trip have been revealed, bringing a clearer local connection to the tragedy. Authorities identified the students as Jackson Donlon, 20, of Queensbury, New York, and Kaden Matsuda, 19, of Ridgway, Colorado. Both attended Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus. Queensbury is about 60 miles north of Albany. Ridgway is in western Colorado, roughly 90 miles south of Grand Junction by road. Original report - 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Donlon’s hometown had not been identif…
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report
Cheaper Alternatives To Famous Vacation Getaways Revealed In New Report A famous vacation destination can come with a premium price, but a new comparison identifies alternatives that could deliver a similar getaway for considerably less. Duel.com’s October report compared 16 well-known destinations with lower-cost counterparts and estimated daily spending for one adult. Maiori, Italy, led the comparison by percentage savings. Breckenridge, Colorado, offered the largest dollar reduction among the destination pairs. The analysis priced well-reviewed three- or four-star hotels on identical dates within each pair. Food and drink estimates used a fixed basket of me…
Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick
Top Rock Songs Of 21st Century Ranked By Rolling Stone, With Surprising No. 1 Pick Rolling Stone has ranked the greatest rock songs of the 21st century, and its top pick may send listeners back to their playlists. The magazine’s 200-song ranking brings together guitar anthems, pop-punk hits, and even hip-hop, making room for very different definitions of rock. The winner is “Maps,” the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ 2003 song, which places ahead of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and the Killers’ “Mr. Brightside.” Rolling Stone credits the New York trio’s enduring appeal on “Maps” to singer Karen O’s emotional vulnerability and Nick Zinner’s guitar work. The choice gives the to…
New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here
New Netflix Arrivals: Your November Watchlist Starts Here Your Netflix watchlist is about to get crowded. November’s arrivals offer plenty of reasons to keep the remote close. Returning series, holiday movies, true-crime documentaries, and live football fill Netflix’s November lineup.  Here’s what’s coming and when to watch. “Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike” arrives Tuesday, Nov. 3. The former heavyweight champion trades punches for personal stories in a one-man comedy special.  “St. Denis Medical” also adds season two, following an overworked staff at an Oregon hospital as they juggle patients and workplace chaos. “A Dog’s Perfec…
Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood
Actress Elke Sommer Dies: Golden Globe Winner Charmed Hollywood Elke Sommer, the international screen star who brought glamour and comedy to the “Pink Panther” film series, has died, according to multiple reports. The Golden Globe winner died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles after an extended period of declining health. She was 85. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported her death. Sommer starred opposite Peter Sellers in “A Shot in the Dark,” the 1964 sequel to “The Pink Panther.” The role became one of her best-known performances in a career that spanned American and European cinema. She also appeared al…
Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park
Longtime Zookeeper Killed In Leopard Attack At Safari Park A zookeeper has died after being attacked by a leopard at a safari park where she worked for nearly 40 years. The woman died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after suffering serious injuries at Beekse Bergen Safari Park in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, the park announced in an Instagram post. The attack happened on Saturday, Oct. 24, while she was working inside an enclosure with two male Persian leopards. The unidentified zookeeper was alone when she suffered severe injuries to her head and neck, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported. Despite her injuries, she managed to alert coworkers using a walk…
Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-NFL Players Who Died Revealed In New Study
Stunning Brain Disease Rate Of Ex-nfl Players Who Died Revealed In New Study A new study offers a sobering estimate of how common a degenerative brain disease was among former NFL players who died over a 16-year period. Researchers estimated that 74.5 percent of former players who died between January 2008 and December 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, according to the study published Wednesday, Oct. 28, in JAMA Network Open. The finding estimates how many had CTE when they died. It does not establish that CTE caused their deaths. CTE is associated with repeated head impacts and can currently be definitively diagnosed only through examination of br…
2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip 2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip
2 Missing College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Two college students who vanished during a mountain hiking trip have been found dead, ending a search that stretched across snow-covered terrain. Click here for a new, updated story: Hometowns Released For College Students Found Dead After Mountain Hiking Trip Jackson Donlon, 20, and Kaden Matsuda, 19, were discovered near each other in a basin of West Apostle Mountain in Colorado’s Chaffee County around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, authorities said. Authorities identified Donlon as being from New York but have not released his hometown or specified where in the state he lived. Both at…
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak
Here's How Early Flu Season Could Reach Its Peak Flu’s early rise is putting the timing of this season’s peak in focus, but the calendar offers clues rather than guarantees. US influenza activity most often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  That means December falls at the beginning of the typical peak window, though the agency’s historical summary does not predict when this season will reach its highest point. February was the most common peak month in the CDC’s historical tally, followed by December. Some seasons peaked in March. An early increase alone does not est…
Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69
Americans Among Victims In High-Speed Spain Train Collision Killing At Least 69 Americans are among the victims of a high-speed train collision in Spain, as investigators examine how a journey along a major high-speed route ended in disaster. The catastrophic crash occurred near Urda in Toledo province on Wednesday, Oct. 28. At least 69 people died, according to Madrid-based media outlet El País. Multiple reports say about 100 others were injured. Toledo is located about 45 miles south of Madrid. The US State Department confirmed that several Americans were injured and said it was working with local authorities to assist them, ABC News reported. The department ha…
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change?
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway Barbara Barrie, a versatile actress whose career carried her from Broadway to familiar television living rooms, has died, according to multiple reports. Barrie died in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her Manhattan home. She was 95. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, told The New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted. Her work earned recognition across film, theater, and television, including Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominations. Movie audiences knew her as the mother in the 1979 coming-of-age film “Breaking Away,” a performance that earned her a…
'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles 'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles 'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles
'Inside The NBA' Host Ernie Johnson Leaving After 37 Seasons, Reveals New Health Struggles One of the most recognizable voices in basketball is leaving "Inside the NBA" after hosting the iconic show for nearly four decades. Ernie Johnson said that the 2026-27 NBA season will be his last on the show. The 70-year-old made the announcement in an Instagram video on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Johnson called his departure "totally my decision." "I've always prided myself on my preparation, the hours I put in every day getting ready for the next show," he said. "I've always loved that part of my job, but I've always vowed that if that ever became more of a challenge than it is a joy…
203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs 203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs
203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs More than 200 passengers have been left stranded after a residential cruise halted its global voyage, turning a floating-home dream into an uncertain search for somewhere to stay. The Villa Vie Odyssey is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Its Florida-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, announced the suspension Tuesday, Oct. 27, citing fuel costs it said had become unsustainable. The 642-foot ship carried 203 passengers, predominantly Americans, and 156 crew members, according to NBC News. Those onboard have been instructed to disembark, with no confirmed date for the voyage to resume. F…
Wolf Bites Toddler At ZooAmerica In Hersheypark, Parents Sentenced: Court Docs Wolf Bites Toddler At ZooAmerica In Hersheypark, Parents Sentenced: Court Docs Wolf Bites Toddler At ZooAmerica In Hersheypark, Parents Sentenced: Court Docs
Wolf Bites Toddler At ZooAmerica In Hersheypark, Parents Sentenced: Court Docs The parents of a toddler bitten by a wolf at ZooAmerica in Hersheypark while they were allegedly distracted by their cellphones have learned their fate, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Carrie Bryant Sortor, 44, and Stephen James Basil Wilson, 62, both of Lititz, Lancaster County, were charged with first-degree misdemeanor endangering the welfare of children after their 17-month-old son was injured at ZooAmerica in Hershey, Dauphin County, in April. The incident happened around 11:35 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, when the unsupervised toddler squeezed t…
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why A popular restaurant chain has landed on the political menu as Barack Obama and Donald Trump trade barbs over the White House’s new look. The Cheesecake Factory became an unlikely campaign talking point ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterm elections after Obama compared Trump’s decorating choices to the chain’s ornate interiors. “He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory,” Obama said at a rally in Cleveland, Ohio. “It's just gold everywhere.” The former president also suggested Trump belonged on HGTV, criticizing his focus on renovations. Trump serv…
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…
Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO)
Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (Video) A mother was accused of leaving her four children home alone for several days while she traveled to Las Vegas for work, authorities said. Irene Miller, 50, was arrested at Orlando International Airport after returning from Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 23, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Kissimmee, Florida, woman faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Miller left her four kids, ages 14, 12, 11, and 9, at their home when she traveled to Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, deputies said. She told investigators that a babysitter from Tampa…
Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable
Susan Saint James Dies: Emmy Winner Made TV Favorites Unforgettable Susan Saint James, whose wit and warmth helped make two television favorites enduring hits, has died, according to multiple reports. The Emmy-winning actress died Monday, Oct. 26, at 80 from pancreatic cancer, according to People and Entertainment Weekly. Saint James played Sally McMillan opposite Rock Hudson in “McMillan & Wife,” then found another signature role as divorced mother Kate McArdle alongside Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie.” Her breakthrough came as Peggy Maxwell in “The Name of the Game.” That performance earned her a 1969 Emmy, according to the Television Academy, whic…
Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Woman, Twin Brothers Admit To $9M Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans An American woman and twin brothers from Ghana have admitted to their roles in an international romance scam that stole more than $9 million from victims, authorities said. Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, 53, of Kula, Hawaii, and 22-year-olds Jamal and Kamal Abubakari all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud earlier in October. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced their pleas in a news release on Monday, Oct. 26. The three were previously arrested in Virginia for their roles in a criminal network that targeted mostly older Americans. The victims lived …
Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch
Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch A heckler had a crude suggestion for Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, and the president had a message of his own. Click here for a new, updated story - Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why The exchange occurred during a midterm campaign rally in Corinth, Mississippi, on Monday night, Oct. 26. Trump was discussing job numbers and referring to Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith when a man in a red hoodie interrupted him. “Shove that ballroom up your a**!” the heckler shouted, referring to the president’s White House construction project. “Oh, go ho…
Doctor In CVS, Pyramid Healthcare Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dies After Pleading Guilty Doctor In CVS, Pyramid Healthcare Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dies After Pleading Guilty Doctor In CVS, Pyramid Healthcare Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dies After Pleading Guilty
Doctor In CVS, Pyramid Healthcare Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dies After Pleading Guilty A doctor accused of sexually exploiting women seeking addiction treatment — and named in a sweeping civil lawsuit involving 15 women against CVS Health and Pyramid Healthcare — has died months after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 23. Christopher Jackson Davis, 64, of York, Pennsylvania, died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 16, before he could be sentenced for sexually assaulting and extorting patients while treating them at Pyramid Healthcare's York methadone clinic. His death was ruled a suicide caused by asphyxia, according to a…
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…
Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek'
Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek' Walter Koenig, a “Star Trek” favorite whose career took him far beyond the Enterprise, is dead, according to multiple reports. Koenig died of natural causes Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California, his talent agent told TVLine. He was 90. His daughter and niece were with him. He became known to generations of viewers as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator who joined the original “Star Trek” during its second season in 1967. Koenig returned for all six original-cast movies and also appeared in “Star Trek Generations.” Decades later, he voiced Federation President …