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Band’s Keyboardist and Family Found Dead

Two men were arrested after the killings at an Atizapán de Zaragoza apartment, while the couple’s 6-year-old son survived unharmed. ATIZAPÁN DE ZARAGOZA, Mexico — Jonathan Samuel Meléndez Ochoa, a 38-year-old keyboardist and co-founder of the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo, was killed along with his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter and a 21-year-old woman who worked in their home, authorities said. State of Mexico prosecutors said the four victims were found late Sept. 1 inside …

Two Six Flags Riders Needed Emergency Brain Surgery

The California coaster remains closed while state safety officials investigate, as earlier injury cases bring additional scrutiny to the attraction. VALENCIA, Calif. — Two women suffered severe brain injuries and underwent emergency surgery six days apart after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in July, while the attraction remains closed and California safety officials investigate what happened. Pamela Guillen, 40, rode X2 on July 5 while visiting the Southern California theme …

One Dead After Rock Band’s Tour Bus Crash

The band and crew were unharmed in a later five-vehicle crash on Interstate 26, according to a Highway Patrol account. SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A man was killed early Aug. 21 after getting out of a vehicle on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, shortly before rock band Buckcherry’s tour bus became involved in a separate five-vehicle crash on the same stretch of highway. The South Carolina Highway Patrol described the incident as a sequence of three …

Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving an Unmatched Legacy

The Tennessee-born songwriter, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist built a seven-decade career that reached far beyond country music. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose songs, movies, business ventures and charitable work made her one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family and publicist said. She was 80. Parton died peacefully Aug. 25, according to a statement posted on her official website. A cause of death …

Nickelodeon ‘All That’ Star Dies at 46

The actress and comedian appeared for three seasons on Nickelodeon’s sketch series and was remembered by former castmates for her humor and creativity. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Christy Knowings, an actress and comedian who became known to young television audiences as a cast member of Nickelodeon’s “All That,” has died at age 46, her father and manager have confirmed. Knowings died Aug. 11 in California. Her father, Charles Dunn, confirmed his daughter’s death to ABC …

Miss North Carolina USA Stripped of Crown After Racist Post Allegations

Brittany Boltinhouse says her conservative Christian beliefs played a role, while pageant officials say her conduct failed to meet titleholder standards. RALEIGH, N.C. — Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is challenging the explanation surrounding her removal from the 2026 title, saying she believes her political and religious views played a role after pageant officials cited conduct that violated organizational standards. Boltinhouse was removed as Miss North Carolina USA on Aug. 5, little more …

Influencer Killed During Livestream Outside Restaurant

César Gastélum expressed concern about approaching motorcyclists shortly before a gunman opened fire and fled, according to published reports. CULIACÁN, Mexico — Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum was shot and killed while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán after telling friends that people approaching on a motorcycle frightened him, authorities and published reports said. The attack occurred Tuesday night in the Tres Ríos area of Culiacán, the capital of the northwestern state of …

UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly at 34 Just Weeks After Fight

The Brazilian mixed martial artist was found unresponsive weeks after completing his sixth fight inside the UFC octagon. SAO PAULO, Brazil — UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento died Monday at age 34 after he was found unresponsive following an apparent heart attack in his sleep, the mixed martial arts organization announced. The UFC said emergency medical personnel responded but pronounced Nascimento dead at the scene. The organization described the medical emergency as an apparent heart attack, …

Cause of Death Confirmed for 18-Year-Old Actress

The 18-year-old “Godzilla vs. Kong” actor was fatally injured when a car left a rural road and struck a culvert. IJAMSVILLE, Md. — Actor Kaylee Hottle died from multiple blunt-force injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash in Frederick County, according to reports citing the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Her death was ruled an accident. The medical finding provides new information about the July 21 crash that killed the 18-year-old actor, who was …

Champion Boxer Dies in Shocking Road Incident

Authorities say Charles Medina also attempted to strike the cyclist riding beside Rapp on a rural Brazos County road. BRYAN, Texas — A man accused of fatally striking professional boxer Hannah Rapp while reversing his vehicle toward two cyclists now faces an additional aggravated assault charge, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office. Charles Eric Medina, 31, was initially charged with manslaughter following the July 18 death of Rapp, a 26-year-old featherweight boxer known in …