The Iron Sheik, a professional wrestler and social media personality, has died at the age of 81. His family announced his death on Wednesday, saying he departed peacefully and left behind a legacy that will endure for generations. He was known for his iconic wrestling moves and feuds with other wrestlers, and his family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from his fans.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations of rape against him just before his trial was set to begin, with both sides claiming victory. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the accuser's attorney said her client had achieved a measure of justice, while Gooding's attorney said the actor was pleased to have the matter behind him and maintained his innocence.
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 83. She became an overnight superstar in 1964 with her off-hand English-language vocals on the classic bossa nova album “Getz/Gilberto”. Her voice became the face of bossa nova and she released over 20 albums in her five-decade career, receiving numerous awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her daughter, Bebel Gilberto, who is also a singer-songwriter.
Four people were killed on Sunday when a private plane crashed in Virginia. The plane had taken off from Tennessee and was headed northeast towards Long Island when fighter jets were scrambled to intercept it. The wreckage is expected to take days to gather and sort, and the pilot's father has expressed his devastation at the news.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers were spotted at the Justice Department on Monday, as the grand jury investigating Trump's handling of classified documents is expected to meet again this week. Special counsel Jack Smith is investigating Trump after documents with classified markings were found at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, in August 2022. Three of Trump's lawyers were seen walking into the Justice Department, and prosecutors are looking into whether there were efforts to obstruct attempts to recover the records. It is unclear when a charging decision will be made, or if the Justice Department will take any action against Trump or his associates.
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The Justice Department has closed its investigation into former Vice President Mike Pence's handling of classified documents and will not seek charges against him. The investigation included interviews with Pence and several of his aides, and its conclusion comes as Pence prepares to announce his bid for president next week. No charges will be filed against the former vice president, allowing him to focus on his upcoming presidential bid.
Kim Cattrall is set to make a brief return to the small screen as Samantha Jones in the finale of the second season of the "Sex and the City" spinoff series, "And Just Like That...". Variety reported that the actress will reprise her iconic role for the show's finale, which will air June 22. Cattrall filmed her cameo March 22 in New York and will only appear in one scene of the season finale. Fans of the show will be eager to see how her return will be incorporated into the finale.