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‘Queen of Disco’ Donna Summer dies at 63

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girls” became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Continue Reading →

Manhunt for groom suspected of stabbing bride in wedding dress

Illinois police hunt for a man accused of stabbing his new wife to death and leaving her body in her bathtub, still clad in the silver sequined cocktail dress she wore to celebrate their wedding. Continue Reading →

John Lennon’s killer transferred to another prison

The Buffalo News reports that 57-year-old Mark David Chapman was transferred Tuesday from Attica to the nearby Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, 20 miles east of Buffalo. A spokesman didn’t disclose why he was transferred. Continue Reading →

Fly swatters found on Alaska beach not tsunami debris

Dozens of fly swatters bearing logos of collegiate and professional sports teams have been washing up on the beaches of an Alaska island. Continue Reading →

Mom claims special needs son put in cardboard box

The Caldwell County School District is investigating claims that a special education teacher forced a child with special needs into a cardboard box as punishment. Continue Reading →

Gay teen barred from attending prom with girlfriend

Kentucky Catholic school refuses to allow same-sex couple to attend prom. Courtney Fischer reports. Continue Reading →

Hundreds of coffins found buried on hospital property

Hospital expansion uncovers pauper’s graveyard home to more than 1,000 coffins. Kimberly Tere reports. Continue Reading →

Great white shark goes after California kayaker

Kayaker counts his blessings after close call off California coast. Kathy Kuretich reports. Continue Reading →

Fire captain demoted over Trayvon Martin Facebook post

Florida captain loses two ranks after lashing out at Trayvon Martin’s parents. Gilma Avalos reports. Continue Reading →

Ron Paul effectively suspends presidential campaign

Paul on Monday issued a statement that insisted he would continue the fight for delegates, taking the battle to the GOP convention in Tampa. But the favorite of libertarians and tea partyers says he would no longer spend “many tens of millions of dol Continue Reading →