North Carolina State

The US Sun

A SECOND body has been recovered from the Grand Canyon in just 24 hours after a BASE jumper plummeted 500ft to his death. On August 1, officials at the national park in Arizona received reports in the early morning that a visitor had attempted a BASE jump. The report came in at around 7:30 am […]

BASE jumper plunges to his death ‘illegally’ parachuting in Grand Canyon in second fatality in just two days

Adventure On SI

An undisclosed BASE jumper lost his life while making an illegal jump at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

BASE Jumping Accident Leads to Fatality at Grand Canyon National Park

Indianapolis, IN

A college student visiting the Grand Canyon died after an accidental fall near a scenic overlook, park officials said Thursday. Abel Joseph Mejia, 20, fell to his death Wednesday, roughly a quarter of a mile from Pipe Creek Overlook, the first vista along the park’s South Entrance Road, the National Park Service said in a news release.

20-year-old dies after accidental fall near scenic overlook at the Grand Canyon

Indiana State

Hickory, NC

USA TODAY

Abel Joseph Mejia, from Hickory, North Carolina, "was near the edge of the rim when he suffered an accidental fall," officials said.

'We feel deep sadness': 20-year-old falls 400 feet to his death at Grand Canyon

Tennessee State

Maryland Heights, MO

Rapper and actor Nelly is reportedly facing multiple charges after he was arrested in Missouri in the early hours of Wednesday, Aug 7. The musician, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, was placed under arrest in Maryland Heights after law enforcement caught him in possession of a controlled substance. He also previously failed to appear on an old traffic charge.

Rapper and Actor Nelly Arrested in Missouri, Facing Multiple Charges

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

PopCulture

Quayle discusses how she found inner peace after her boyfriend's deception.

After Her Boyfriend Died in Airplane Crash, Country Singer Stephanie Quayle Discovered His Horrible Secret

Missouri State

The cause of death has been revealed for Sydney Weston, an 8-year-old girl from Missouri who died after falling ill during a flight in June. Peoria County coroner Jamie Harwood said in a press release that Weston died of “complications of chronic primary adrenalitis in the setting of multiple infections, including Strep and Enterovirus.”

Cause of Death Revealed for 8-Year-Old Girl Who Died on Flight During Medical Emergency

A cyclist lost her life in a freak accident when a giant speaker fell on her just seconds before she crossed the finish line during a race. Jaiane Oliveira, a 34-year-old mother of two, swerved and collided with a sound truck parked beside the track after another cyclist came too close during the race in Brazil on July 28th, as captured in a shocking video.

Racing Cyclist Crushed to Death by Falling Speaker Feet From Finish Line in Horrifying Video

Authorities have found 14 decomposed bodies in an abandoned boat off the coast of the Dominican Republic. According to The Post, “Documentation found near the bodies, which were discovered by forensic authorities about 10 nautical miles off the coast of the Caribbean nation Tuesday, indicates that the remains belong to people from Senegal and Mauritania, the Dominican Navy said.”

14 Decomposed Bodies Found on Abandoned Boat, Sparking Investigation

Los Angeles, CA

Estero, FL

Robert Logan, who starred in the detective series 77 Sunset Strip and as the father in several return-to-nature adventure movies, has died. Logan passed away on May 6 in Estero, Florida, at the age of 82 due to natural causes. Logan’s family decided to wait until Wednesday, August 7, to...

‘77 Sunset Strip’ Star Robert Logan Dies at 82

Arizona State

Oro Valley, AZ

CBS News

A golf course worker in southern Arizona died last month after being attacked by a swarm of bees while on the job, his employer said. Rick Messina, 57, was a member of the agronomy team at El Conquistador Golf & Tennis in Oro Valley, just north of Tuscon, where he helped maintain the property grounds. He was stung on the morning of June 24 near the eighth hole at Pusch Ridge Golf Course, which is one of three courses run by El Conquistador, and it was "a tragic workplace accident," according to a statement from the club's managers.Messina had been mowing...

Arizona golf course worker dies after being attacked by swarm of bees

Australian field hockey player Tom Craig was reportedly arrested for allegedly trying to purchase cocaine during the 2024 Paris Games. Craig, 28, left a team event on Tuesday night and was arrested just 15 minutes later for allegedly purchasing one gram of cocaine from a street dealer. The dealer was...

Olympian Tom Craig Arrested for Allegedly Buying Drugs in Paris

Coconino County, AZ

The president of the Navajo Nation unsuccessfully attempted to stop two semi trucks from hauling uranium through tribal land this week. Back in 2012, the Navajo Nation passed the Radioactive and Related Substances Equipment, Vehicles, Persons and Materials Transportation Act. This act technically banned the transport of uranium through the tribe’s reservation, but is not legally enforceable on highways due to a technicality, reported KJZZ.

Navajo Nation attempted to stop semi trucks hauling uranium through tribal land after company breaks “promise”

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Chiefs heiress Ava Hunt is currently recovering after she was hospitalized following a nasty tumble on a mountain while hiking. Hunt’s mother, Tavia Shackles, revealed some details about the incident. With a snapshot of her and Hunt, Shackles wrote in her Instagram Stories, “This little thang fell down the mountain today on a hike [and] went to the ER for surgery on a deep wound. It’s been a looong day. Praise God she’s in recovery and already smiling. Please pray for a quick [and] complete recovery!”

Chiefs Heiress Ava Hunt Hospitalized With ‘Deep Wound’ After Falling Down Mountain

Irvine, CA

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On June 27, a pair was spotted roaming hospitals on Alton Parkway , where multiple victims reported their wallets had been stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department . The victims later found fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including transactions at the Target on Jamboree Rd.

Two suspects stole wallets at Irvine hospitals then used the credit cards at a Target store

Pima County, AZ

Law & Crime

A grand jury has upgraded the murder charge against the father who allegedly left his 2-year-old daughter to die in a hot car while he binged PlayStation.
The post Dad who allegedly binged PlayStation as 2-year-old died in 109-degree heat gets more bad news with new indictment first appeared on Law & Crime.

Dad who allegedly binged PlayStation as 2-year-old died in 109-degree heat gets more bad news with new indictment

Phoenix, AZ

Travel + Leisure

From lively cities to 55+ communities, these are the best places to retire in Arizona.

9 Best Places to Retire in Arizona, According to Local Experts

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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Man Dies After Attempting Illegal BASE Jump off Grand Canyon

A man has died after trying to BASE jump off the Grand Canyon with just a parachute. A statement by the National Park Service’s Grand Canyon...

Man Dies After Attempting Illegal BASE Jump off Grand Canyon

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