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Climber dies after scaling summit of Alaska’s Mt. Mckinley

Sun, 06/12/2011 - 16:23 by Neka Sehgal

Tragedy has struck at Mount McKinley again. An Alaskan climber died Friday morning after scaling the summit of North America's highest peak.

Fresh evidence: cell phones are killing honeybees

Sat, 05/14/2011 - 14:43 by NeelamGoswami

Some 5 years ago beekeepers around the world reported sudden and mysterious disappearance of honey bee colonies. Now a Swiss research suggests that cellphone transmissions could be partly to blame for the phenomenon that has mystified scientists for years.

Friends, fans remember violet-eyed queen Liz Taylor

Thu, 03/24/2011 - 19:24 by NeelamGoswami

Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has died. The two-time Oscar winner, who had cheated death several times, passed away early Wednesday from congestive heart failure in Los Angeles. She was 79.

'Bride Wars' director Gary Winick dies at 49

Tue, 03/01/2011 - 18:22 by NeelamGoswami

Gary Winick, a pioneering producer and director of independent digital films, has died after losing his battle with cancer, according to multiple online media reports. He was 49.

'Narnia' producer Perry Moore dies of apparent drug overdose

Sun, 02/20/2011 - 14:19 by NeelamGoswami

Perry Moore, the producer of the three 'Chronicles of Narnia' movies has died. Moore was found dead Thursday in his New York City apartment after an apparent overdose. He was 39.

Len Lesser, Seinfeld’s 'Uncle Leo,' passes away at 88

Fri, 02/18/2011 - 14:12 by Camilla Abad

Veteran actor Len Lesser, popularly known for being “Uncle Leo,” died at the age of 88 on the morning of February 16 due to cancer-related pneumonia.

'Last Tango in Paris' star Maria Schneider dies at 58

Fri, 02/04/2011 - 17:33 by Neka Sehgal

French actress Maria Schneider, best remembered for her most famous role as Marlon Brando's young and sexy lover in the 'Last Tango in Paris', died this morning after a battling a long illness, reportedly cancer. She was 58.

Broadcast singer Trish Keenan dies at 42

Sat, 01/15/2011 - 23:02 by NeelamGoswami

British singer Trish Keenan has died from pneumonia after becoming ill with the swine flu virus while touring in Australia, according to multiple tabloid reports. She was 42.

Elizabeth Edwards leaves everything to kids in will, nothing to John

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 22:44 by NeelamGoswami

Elizabeth Edwards, who died late last month after a battle with breast cancer, left everything to her three children and cut her estranged husband, former U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards, from her will, according to multiple tabloid reports.

Nearly 100000 drum fish found dead on Arkansas River coast

Tue, 01/04/2011 - 16:41 by Neha Gupta

After thousands of birds dropped dead from the sky in the small city of Arkansas this Saturday, almost 100,000 drum fish have been found washed up dead on the banks of Arkansas River near Ozark.

Art Quimby, legendary rebounder, dies

Thu, 12/09/2010 - 07:45 by Prince damin

Storrs, Conn. -- Art Quimby, one of the greatest rebounders in NCAA history, has died at age 77, the University of Connecticut announced.

Quimby, born in New London, Conn., played for the UConn Huskies from 1951 to 1955. He led the nation in rebounding average as a junior with 22.6 a game, The Hartford Courant reported Wednesday. His 24.4 average the following season remains second in the nation, third all-time and first at UConn.

Quimby also led the Huskies in scoring his final three seasons, averaging 23.2 points as a senior.

A three-time All-Yankee Conference player, Quimby had combined points (1,398) and rebounds (1,716) exceeding any other player in UConn history.

Elizabeth Edwards dies of cancer

Wed, 12/08/2010 - 11:54 by Natalie James

Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, died Tuesday morning at her home in Chapel Hill, N.C. She was 61.