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WESTWOOD—Actor Martin Landau, known for his roles in the 1960s television series "Mission: Impossible" and the film "Ed Wood," died on Saturday, July 15, at the age of 89. He died of "unexpected complications" during a brief stay at UCLA Medical Center, according to his publicist, Dick Guttman. "We are overcome with sadness to report the death of iconic actor...

OAKLAND—A press conference was held at Oakland City Hall on Monday, June 12, where attorneys and members of fan groups discussed recent efforts locals have made to keep the Oakland Raiders in their city of origin, along with potential deliberations for the future. The Raiders received permission from the NFL in March to relocate to Las Vegas in 2020. The league declined plans to construct...

CHICAGO, IL—On Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, the 2017 NHL Draft will be held at the United Center, the home of the Chicago Blackhawks. This year marks the first time in NHL history that the Blackhawks and the city of Chicago will host the draft. In attendance will be NHL executives, scouts, and coaches (on the draft floor) in...

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM—An explosion transpired at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, United Kingdom on Monday, May 22, leaving 22 people confirmed dead and more than 59 people injured just before 10:35 p.m. A majority of those injured including women and children. It has been reported that the bomb used in the attack may have contained nails, and the explosion...

ANAHEIM—Disney disclosed on Friday, May 12 in a blog post that the nighttime attraction Fantasmic! will be re-opening at the Anaheim park this summer with new additions. Along with the other Rivers of America attractions (Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Sailing Ship Columbia, and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes), Fantasmic! closed on January 10, 2016 for the commencement of Star...

NEW YORK—Steven Holcomb, 37, a longtime U.S. bobsledding athlete and winner of three Olympic medals after beating a disease that nearly robbed him of his eyesight, was found dead Saturday, May 6 in Lake Placid, New York. Born in Park City, Utah, Holcomb was a three-time Olympian, and in 2010 at the Vancouver Games, he piloted his four-man sled to a win...

UNITED STATES—Federal Communications Commission will continue to fight towards the repeal of net neutrality, the basic principle that attempts to make internet service providers treat all web traffic equally. The telecom industry and Republicans have criticized former President Barack Obama internet policies for internet service providers. Ajit Pai, President Trump’s new FCC chairman, argues the internet should not longer be treated as...

UNITED STATES—The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has established a Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) for high school deaf and hard of hearing kids since 1969. This camp is connected to the Junior NAD association, which is an extension of the NAD. It started with the idea of building leadership among the Junior NAD members. Frank Turk and Gary...

DENVER--Giants' first-rate pitcher Madison Bumgarner has been placed on the team's disabled list due to a dirt biking injury he sustained in Denver. The 27 year-old left-hander, two-time National League Silver Slugger winner, and 2014 MVP was placed on the team's 10-day disabled list (DL) after injuring his ribs and shoulders while dirt biking on the Giants' off day (Thursday) during...

BOSTON, MA—Massachusetts State Corrections officials disclosed that NFL player Aaron Hernandez, 27, former tight end for the New England Patriots, was found in his prison cell at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19 dead, after hanging himself with bedsheets. According to reports, Hernandez attached the sheet to a window. Hernandez, a native of Bristol, Connecticut, was convicted of homicide for the 2012 shooting of Daniel...