By Jeanette Smith on August 21, 2017
Lewis
Breaking News, Celebrities, Entertainment
The beloved American actor and filmmaker, Jerry Lewis died today, August 20, 2017, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Confirmation of the iconic actor’s death came by way of John Katsilometes, a columnist for the Las Vegas Review Journal, who is said to have spoken with the actor’s family. The actor was born March 16, […]
By Jeanette Smith on August 14, 2017
earthquake
Breaking News, earthquake, World
The region of Papua, Indonesia suffered an earthquake measuring 6.5 in magnitude, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at 23:49:29 UTC. Primary areas that were affected include Ubrub, Abepura, and Jayapura. This is the second consecutive earthquake reported in Indonesia this week. The Southeast Asian nation was hit yesterday by a quake of the same magnitude. There is no tsunami […]
By Jeanette Smith on August 12, 2017
Gonzalez
Breaking News, U.S. News
Miami-Dade police officers are still searching for the man who shot and killed 26-year-old Guillermo Gonzalez Jr. in his driveway at 3046 NW 26th Street, on Aug. 6, 2017. Reportedly, a little before midnight, the two men were heard arguing in the driveway. Gonzalez sent his child and pregnant girlfriend into the house, and the […]
By Jeanette Smith on August 8, 2017
China, earthquake
Breaking News, earthquake, World
Five tourists were killed and 63 injured when a powerful earthquake rocked the mountain regions near Jiuzhaigo National Park in China, on August 8, 2017, around 9:20 p.m. ET. Thirty people are reportedly in critical condition. According to an emergency official, the town of Zhangza reported the casualties from the powerful quake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, […]
By Jeanette Smith on July 31, 2017
Gard
Breaking News, World
Charlie Gard, the 11-month-old terminally ill British baby passed away on July 28, 2017. He became international news during his parents’ fight to keep him on life support. After his passing, Gard’s mom, Connie Yates, lamented his death in a statement, according to BBC News. She said: Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are […]
By Jeanette Smith on July 26, 2017
Mayweather
Breaking News, Entertainment
Cathy Cash presents the Mayweather Fight Weekend All White Mansion Day/Night Party. The Mayweather fight will take place on Aug. 26, 2017, but that is not the only event of the weekend. Cash has a host of events planned for Aug. 25-27. This historic weekend will be the third of its kind. As Cash puts it, “Floyd Mayweather […]
By Davida Thompson on August 9, 2016
Obama
Breaking News, U.S. News
Michelle Obama gave a touching speech during the Democratic National Convention on the 25th of July 2016, stating that she stands behind Hillary Clinton because she is qualified to make America better. The first lady still has an affect on America, gave her thoughts on who the next president should be, and Obama thinks Clinton is the […]
By Cathy Milne on April 21, 2016
Prince
Breaking News, Entertainment
According to CNN, the police are investigating the death of recording artist Prince in his home in Carver County, Minnesota. At 11:57 a.m. CDT, on April 21, 2016, the local sheriff declined to confirm the artist was the actual person who was discovered dead. Reuters indicated he had been ill during a flight and his […]
By Cathy Milne on April 4, 2016
Amir Issa, gay, Hate Crime, L.A. County Superior Court, Los Angeles police
Gay Voices, Hate crime, Shooting, U.S. News
In North Hills, California, 29-year-old Amir Issa was assassinated by his father, Shehada Khalil Issa on March 29, 2016. ABC News reported the 69-year-old Issa was arrested by Los Angeles police officers. The victim was shot twice, once in the face and the other in the abdomen. On April 1, the prosecutor’s office charged the […]
By Cathy Milne on March 29, 2016
Duke
Actors, Breaking News, Entertainment
According to ABC News Patty Duke passed away on March 29, 2016, she was 69 years old. The acclaimed actress’ manager reported she died at 1:20 a.m. Her son, Sean Astin, appeared on FOX 11’s Los Angeles morning news program, Good Day L.A. on March 29, and spoke about his mother. Anna Marie (Patty) Duke was […]