Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, referred to as "the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of" in a 2013 Associated Press story, died Tuesday in Detroit. His albums flopped in the US in the 1970s, but he became a star in South Africa, inspiring white liberals horrified by the apartheid regime. His legacy would take off back home after the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" followed two South African fans who set out to discover what happened to their musical hero.
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Hawaii is facing a series of devastating wildfires that have caused power outages, downed power lines, and traffic problems on the island of Oahu and have burned structures in the historic Lahaina Town on Maui, forcing evacuations and leading some to seek refuge in the ocean. The fires are different from those burning in the U.S. West, and heavy rainfall has caused further damage, leading to the Coast Guard rescuing those who have fled to the ocean. Officials are urging people to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders as the full extent of the damage is still unknown.
Fulton County, Georgia is expected to present its investigation into alleged election fraud to a grand jury next week. Former state Senator Jen Jordan and former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan have both received subpoenas, but have yet to receive the 48-hour notice to appear. The outcome of the hearing will be closely watched as anticipation builds over whether Donald Trump will face criminal charges.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon as a precautionary measure after a minor fall at her home. She had recently returned home from a three-month absence due to complications from shingles, and her office reported that all scans were clear. Her spokesperson told NBC News that she is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.
A New Hampshire nurse and her child were kidnapped in Haiti last month, but have since been released according to El Roi Haiti, the Christian ministry the woman was working for. The kidnapping of Dorsainvil and her child has raised concerns about the safety of aid workers in Haiti, with many victims being released after a ransom is paid. It is unclear if a ransom was paid in this case.
Last week, 41 migrants tragically died in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat had departed from Sfax, Tunisia, carrying 45 people, including three children. This tragedy is yet another reminder of the dangers of the Mediterranean Sea, which has become a major route for migrants seeking to reach Europe, and highlights the need for more action to ensure the safety of those attempting the dangerous journey.
A devastating fire at a vacation home in Wintzenheim, France, on Wednesday morning has resulted in nine confirmed deaths and two more feared dead. Firefighters were unable to contain the blaze, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The tragedy has left the community in shock, and local authorities are offering their condolences and support to those affected.