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Famous People Seem to Die In Threes – Funicello, Thatcher – Who's Next?

John McKay — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:34:12 +0000

It might seem weird, or even macabre'. But don't famous people always seem to die in threes?

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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old.

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Pasco Bicyclist Killed In Collision With Taxi

Miki Harvey — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:45:42 +0000

Last night a collision occurred between a bicyclist and a taxi-cab on the 2200 block of West Lewis Street in Pasco leaving the 67-year-old bicyclist dead.

The accident occurred at approximately 6:55 p

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Move Over Monster – Far More Deaths Linked To Ephedra

John McKay — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:15:36 +0000

From all the hysteria over the recent deaths reported from alleged over-use of energy drinks, including Monster, it seems we've forgotten a far more tragic dietary situation from not that long ago.

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Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54 – Not a Celebrity Hoax

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:08:29 +0000

RIP Oscar-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan.

A plethora of media sources are announcing the death after it was confirmed by his fiance Sept. 3.

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ObamaCare Set to Punish Hospitals for Re-Admitting Medicare Patients

John McKay — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:00:17 +0000

Imagine you're a senior citizen with Medicare and you are pretty sick. You go to the doctor and are treated. But if you come back within a month, ObamaCare is going to punish your hospital.

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Shooting Massacre Leaves Seven Dead at Sikh Temple in Wisconsin

Chuck Armstrong — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:10:44 +0000

A shooting at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee left seven dead on Sunday, including the gunman. According to police reports, a gunman arrived outside the temple at around 10 AM and shot and killed two people. Afterward, the shooter walked inside the temple and fatally shot four others.

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Colorado Theater Massacre Victims' Names Coming Out

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:53:14 +0000

The names of the victims of Friday’s movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado are starting to be revealed.

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E. Coli 'Superbug' Hitting Europe

John McKay — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:44:18 +0000

A new deadly treatment resistant strain of E-coli is steamrolling through Europe, possibly from fertilizer used to feed vegetables.

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Wrestling Great 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Dead at 58

The Brad — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:07:52 +0000

Legendary wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida, reports TMZ. He was 58.

Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, said he passed away after he lost control of his car when he had a heart attack shortly before 9:30AM. The Florida Highway Patrol says Savage drove across a concrete median and into oncoming traffic before he hit a tree.

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White House Debating Release of Bin Laden Death Photo

John McKay — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:21:45 +0000

As more information comes out about the incredible operation that took out Osama Bin Laden this weekend, the debate tugs back and forth in the White House--should his death photo be released?

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Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

The Brad — Mon, 02 May 2011 06:59:54 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan.

Americans quickly gathered to celebrate ou

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Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79 [VIDEO+PHOTOS]

The Brad — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:03:14 +0000

Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor, who for decades captivated audiences with her beauty and talent, died Wednesday in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure, the AP has confirmed. She was 79.

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Elizabeth Taylor: A Legendary Life in Photos

The Brad — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:00:48 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor, who died Wednesday in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure, was one of Hollywood's most famous and popular stars, with roles in such classic movies as 'Giant,' 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' and 'A Place in the Sun

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