21 Jan, 2025

Bill Richardson, former governor and UN ambassador, dies at his Chatham home

Politics “The world has lost a champion for those held unjustly abroad.” Former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press updated on September 4, 2023 | 4:42 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson, a two-term […]

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Bill Richardson, a former governor and UN ambassador who worked to free detained Americans, dies

Politics “The world has lost a champion for those held unjustly abroad.” Former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Seth Wenig / AP, File By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press updated on September 2, 2023 | 5:07 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson, a […]

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‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76

Celebs A statement on Buffett’s official website and social media pages says the singer died Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 “surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.” Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. AP By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press September 2, 2023 | 10:44 AM NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized […]

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WWE star Bray Wyatt dies at 36

Entertainment Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly.” By The Associated Press, Associated Press updated on August 25, 2023 | 10:32 AM World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE announced. He was 36. Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly,” according to an article on the WWE website that […]

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Steve Sidwell, former Patriots defensive coach, dies at 78

Patriots Steve Sidwell served as defensive coordinator for the Patriots from 1997-99. FRANK O’BRIEN, GLOBE STAFF By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe August 24, 2023 Steve Sidwell, who served as linebackers coach for the Patriots from 1982-84 and was New England’s defensive coordinator from 1997-99, died Wednesday evening. He was 78. “I am sad to […]

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19-year-old driver dies in crash after fleeing from troopers in Belchertown, police say

Crime The vehicle’s engine block was found on the second floor of a home after the violent crash, according to state police. A 19-year-old man who allegedly fled in his car from state police attempting to pull him over in Belchertown died after crashing his vehicle Sunday evening, according to a Massachusetts State Police press […]

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Child shot in Springfield incident dies; 2 GoFundMe campaigns launched

Local News Aubrianna Lynn, 10, “found joy in anything and everything,” her family said. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, in blue tie, talks with investigators at the scene of a shooting with multiple victims at a home in Springfield, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Authorities say a Massachusetts man fatally shot his downstairs neighbor, shot and […]

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