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Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor
Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America’s most famous fortunes who built a political legacy far from his New York roots, has died.
The former West Virginia governor and five-term US senator died Friday, Nov. 6, at his home in Washington, DC. He was 89. The Washington Post, which first reported his death, said his family did not disclose a cause.
Born in Manhattan, John Davison Rockefeller IV was a great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller Sr., the industrialist whose Standard Oil empire dominated the oil industry and made him one of the world’s richest people.
His family’s political connect…
Kimmarie Johnson Dies: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress, Former Pageant Winner
Kimmarie Johnson, whose career took her from Pennsylvania’s pageant stage to “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died.
Johnson died Wednesday, Nov. 4, her niece, Rhonda Scott, told TMZ. The actress and model was 50.
Scott said Johnson suffered a cardiac event at her Los Angeles home on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors diagnosed a heart aneurysm condition, according to Scott’s account to TMZ.
Her career included television appearances, movie roles, international modeling, and a skincare business.
Johnson had strong western Pennsylvania ties. In a Pittsburgh …
'Today' Show Announces Co-Host Shakeup With Familiar Face In New Place
A familiar face is taking a permanent seat on “Today,” adding another morning to an already busy television schedule.
Carson Daly, 53, will become co-anchor of “Saturday Today” while keeping his weekday duties, NBC announced Thursday, Nov. 5.
His official debut is Saturday, Nov. 7, alongside co-anchor Laura Jarrett, feature anchor Joe Fryer, and meteorologist Angie Lassman. Daly has served as an interim Saturday co-anchor since September.
“I should just say, I’ve been very lucky to have a lot of TV gigs, but this one’s really special,” Daly said on “Today.” “At my age and at my stage of my…
Flight Threats Trigger Flurry Of Diversions: What To Know
A wave of threats is derailing passenger flights, turning routine trips into security scares.
At least a dozen flights across Europe received bomb threats on Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting diversions, military escorts, and aircraft searches, according to multiple reports, including ABC News and BBC News.
Authorities reported no suspicious items were found aboard the affected aircraft, ABC News said. Some inspections were still underway.
One diversion involved Aer Lingus Flight EI402, which was traveling from Dublin to Rome when it landed at Évreux-Fauville Air Base in Normandy, France.
The F…
Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered
Tony Butala, whose voice helped turn “The Way You Look Tonight” into a pop hit, has died, closing a chapter in the history of an enduring harmony group.
Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, died Sunday, Nov. 1, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was 87. The group announced his death and outlined plans to celebrate his life.
"The Lettermen were ending their weekend engagement in Las Vegas when we learned the news of Tony Butala’s passing this past Sunday," the group wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 3. "A moment of tribute was held at the end of the show that we would like …
