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Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
An inquest has revealed how Lauren Bennett died, months after fans mourned the singer whose voice helped make “Party Rock Anthem” a worldwide hit.
Bennett died by suicide at 36, assistant coroner Jyoti Gill concluded during an inquest at Kent and Medway Coroners’ Court in Maidstone, England, on Friday, Oct. 30, according to UK-based Metro.
The finding provides an official conclusion following earlier coverage in which her cause of death had not been announced. Initial reports, including Daily Voice’s, gave her age as 37.
Original report - Lauren Bennett Dies: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock…
US Flags Holiday Travel Concerns Across Europe: What To Know
Americans planning holiday trips to Europe are being urged to take extra precautions under a US security alert covering the continent.
The State Department security alert, issued Friday, Nov. 13, warns that crowded celebrations and public spaces could present opportunities for terrorists and criminals.
Markets, transportation hubs, shopping malls, places of worship, and other tourist destinations are among the locations identified. The notice says terrorists, including lone attackers, could strike with little or no warning.
Americans should be especially vigilant at holiday festivals, publ…
Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead
A reality TV star known for life aboard luxury yachts has been arrested in Turkey after a store confrontation escalated into a fight that left a teenager dead, according to multiple reports.
João Franco, 36, of Bravo’s “Below Deck” franchise, and his brother, Karlos Franco, were arrested following the altercation in Bodrum on Saturday, Nov. 7, TV Insider reported.
The teenager, identified as a 17-year-old clothing store employee, suffered a head injury during the fight. He died at a hospital on Monday, Nov. 9.
The brothers have denied hitting Koyabakan and told police they were attacked an…
Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Appeared On 'Dallas,' As Soap Villain
Randall England, whose acting career took him from soap-opera villainy to portraying a US president onstage, has died at 75.
England died surrounded by family, according to his obituary from Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service. E! News reported that he had esophageal cancer. His death on Friday, Sept. 25, was announced on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Television viewers knew him as Jack Slater, the killer and jewel thief he portrayed on ABC’s “General Hospital” from November 1984 through June 1985.
The role was one chapter in a career that crossed television, film, theater, modeling, and musi…
Soldier, 18, Killed In Training: Instructor Pleads Guilty, Family Says No Justice
An 18-year-old Pennsylvania soldier was killed during a firearms training exercise, and the instructor responsible has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, but the soldier's grieving family says justice has not been served.
Sean Stark, 38, of Carlisle, entered the guilty plea before US District Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in connection with the March 12 shooting death of Specialist Krystofer Lee Lopez at Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County.
Stark, a Department of the Army police officer and firearms instructor at the military installation, admitted to inv…
Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments
Dan Hicks, the longtime NBC Sports announcer whose voice accompanied some of sports’ biggest moments, has died at 64.
Hicks died Wednesday, Nov. 11, following an acute illness. His wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, announced the sudden loss in a family statement shared through her Instagram account Thursday, Nov. 12.
The couple lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their three children.
Storm’s statement read in full:
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three d…
ESPN Analyst, Ex-nfl Head Coach Rex Ryan Accused Of Striking Pedestrians, Leaving Scene
Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan is facing criminal charges after police say his pickup truck struck two pedestrians and he drove away.
Ryan, 63, surrendered for booking on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
The ESPN analyst is accused of hitting the pedestrians shortly before midnight Thursday, Nov. 5, at Fourth Avenue and Broadway in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Police described their injuries as minor.
The pedestrians were crossing Broadway with a walk signal when the pickup turned right from Fourth Ave…
Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia
A senior US Army soldier entrusted with sensitive information is now suspected of spying for Russia, triggering an investigation involving British authorities, the US military, and the FBI.
The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester, England, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the Metropolitan Police. Authorities have not released his name.
He remained in custody at a London police station while investigators searched two locations in Gloucestershire, police said.
The soldier was stationed at Imjin Barracks, which houses the headquarters of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, accordin…
