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Hand Soap Recall Hits 15 States Over Bacteria Risk

Intercon Chemical recalled 2,696 cases across 15 states, including products distributed through Ingles Markets and several wholesale channels. WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have classified a recall of six hand soap products as Class II after the soaps were linked to potential bacterial contamination, including several species of Pseudomonas and Serratia in two of the affected products. St. Louis-based Intercon Chemical Co. voluntarily initiated the recall June 29, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement …

Cause of Death Revealed for Grammy-Nominated Producer

The 29-year-old hip-hop producer was found dead in his Nashville apartment in June after police conducted a welfare check. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer Tay Keith died from the toxic effects of ketamine and several compounds associated with kratom, according to an autopsy report released nearly three months after his death. Medical officials ruled the 29-year-old producer’s death an accident. Keith, whose legal name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, was found dead June 18 inside …

Influencer Found Dead Weeks After Defiant Birthday Post

Her partner said she died by suicide after struggling with health problems, though an official cause has not been publicly released. BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian influencer Mădălina Apostol was laid to rest Thursday in Bucharest, four days after news of her death at age 40 shocked followers and friends who had recently seen her mark her birthday with a public message about choosing life. Apostol died during the early hours of Sept. 13, according to …

Japanese Adult Star Found Dead at 25

Reports of suicide circulated online after her death, but police and her management agency had not publicly confirmed a cause. TOKYO — Japanese adult film performer Hana Kuraki, 25, was reported dead Sept. 12 after an associate said he went to a Tokyo apartment following a call from one of her friends, while the circumstances and official cause of her death remained publicly unconfirmed. News of Kuraki’s death spread rapidly across Japanese social media before …

Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed

The acclaimed actor died at his Los Angeles home Aug. 25, more than a decade after a major stroke changed his life and career. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease at age 80, his public relations representative has confirmed, resolving a question left unanswered when the celebrated “Rocky Horror Picture Show” performer died at his Los Angeles home on Aug. 25. The confirmation came after records obtained from the …

Five Killed as Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes

Federal investigators recovered the flight recorders as they examined why the Boeing 767 traveled about 1,300 feet beyond the paved runway. MIAMI — Five people were killed and five others were injured when an Amazon cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, struck two vehicles and caught fire, federal and local officials said. The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air for Amazon’s Prime Air network, was arriving from San Juan, Puerto …

Pro Wrestler Dies at 48 After Match Collapse

The former AEW performer and Every Time I Die guitarist received emergency treatment after collapsing at an independent wrestling event near Pittsburgh. MILLVALE, Pa. — Andy Williams, the professional wrestler known as The Butcher and longtime guitarist for Every Time I Die, died after collapsing following an Enjoy Wrestling event Saturday near Pittsburgh, the promotion and All Elite Wrestling said. He was 48. Williams collapsed at ringside after a tag team match at Mr. Smalls …

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Fired Days After Sudden Suspension

Thornton was suspended three days earlier after reports tied an internal review to an incident aboard a May flight. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Sony Pictures Television has fired longtime “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton, ending his 15-year run with the game show after the studio completed an investigation into allegations that surfaced publicly in early September. Sony confirmed Thornton’s termination Sept. 4, three days after suspending him and announcing that his role was being …

Glamorous TV Host Sentenced to Death

A Cairo court imposed capital sentences on Khalifa and 11 co-defendants after convicting them of organized drug manufacturing and trafficking offenses. CAIRO — Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants were sentenced to death by hanging Saturday after a Cairo criminal court convicted them in a large synthetic-drug manufacturing and trafficking case that involved 28 defendants, according to Egyptian state-linked media and international news reports. The Sept. 5 ruling followed months of court …

Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant Charged in 4-Year-Old’s Death

Deshundre Vinson, 22, faces first-degree murder and aggravated child-abuse charges after his 4-year-old nephew spent about nine minutes underwater. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A former “America’s Got Talent” contestant has been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated child abuse after authorities said his 4-year-old nephew drowned in an apartment-complex swimming pool while the singer was responsible for caring for him. Deshundre Vinson, 22, was arrested Sept. 2 in Chattanooga, according to court and …