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Dallas Cowboys’ star dead of apparent suicide at 24 after police chase

Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot. Frisco police said Thursday they are investigating the possible suicide. They said Kneeland didn’t stop… Read More

Massive blaze destroys posh home of top NBA head coach

Fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, with officials saying more than 20 units were dispatched in what became a futile effort to save the property. Spoelstra was not home when the fire began, and no injuries were reported. Fire officials said “the home… Read More

Starbucks’ workers plan massive work strike next week unless…

Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at the company’s U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday. The strike would begin on Nov. 13, which is the day Starbucks plans to distribute free, reusable red cups. Red Cup Day, a Starbucks tradition since… Read More

FAA to cancel thousands of flights daily in U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration will slash flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday, an unprecedented move as the government shutdown enters its second month and air traffic controllers work without pay. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the cuts could affect 3,500 to… Read More

Radio City Rockettes mark 100-year anniversary

A staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes are turning 100. The famed dance troupe will celebrate the anniversary with its annual Christmas Spectacular this week — a festive performance of synchronized dance routines that includes the… Read More

Worker dies after 11 hours trapped in collapsed medieval tower in Rome

Firefighters late Monday finally managed to extract a worker from beneath rubble inside a medieval tower that partially collapsed during renovation work in the heart of Italy’s capital, but the joy of that rescue proved short-lived. The man didn’t withstand the trauma he suffered and died soon after. “I express… Read More