William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died after a sideline medical emergency during the school’s season opener against Fort Lewis College. The junior from Liberty, Missouri, had scored the game’s only touchdown before play was halted.
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King Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, King Harald V, in his first televised address as Norway’s monarch. He promised to listen to Norwegians as the country enters a national mourning period.
Norway’s King Harald V died Friday at 89 after treatment for a rare blood condition, ending a 35-year reign marked by modernization, public affection and moments of national mourning. His son Haakon has succeeded him as king.
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and war crimes, has died in a UN prison hospital in The Hague. He was serving a life sentence for atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, including the Srebrenica massacre.
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known worldwide for polka dots, mirrored “Infinity Rooms” and vivid sculptures, has died at 97 in Tokyo. Her studio said she continued painting until her final days.
Tim Curry, the English actor best known as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and Pennywise in the 1990 adaptation of “It,” has died at 80. His manager confirmed the death to CBS News.
Dolly Parton’s death at 80 drew tributes from presidents, musicians, actors, fans and institutions around the world. Many remembered both her music and her philanthropy, including children’s literacy work and a major Covid vaccine research donation.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend behind “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” has died at 80 in Nashville. Tributes came from President Donald Trump, Tennessee officials and fellow country stars as Trump said flags would be lowered for a week in her honor.