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Lawsuit alleges funeral home showed wrong body
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A South Carolina woman is suing Ocean View Funeral Home, alleging it displayed an unknown person dressed in her mother’s clothing during an open-casket viewing. The family returned later that day to view the mother’s body, and the lawsuit seeks a refund of funeral costs and additional damages; the funeral home has not publicly commented on the claims.
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Hundreds Mourn Fallen Kentucky Trooper Hayden Phillips at Funeral
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"Heroes get remembered but legends never die," KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. told hundreds at Trooper Hayden Phillips' Oct. 4, 2026 funeral after the 28-year-old was killed on an I-65 stop.
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Venice Bishop Dewane dies after leading 260,000 Catholics
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Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who led the Diocese of Venice for nearly two decades and served a community of roughly 250,000 to 260,000 Catholics, has died at 76 after a brief illness. He retired earlier this year; funeral arrangements are pending.
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Wisconsin trooper dies after I-94 pursuit fall
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Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died Oct. 2 from injuries sustained when he fell from an I-94 bridge while deploying spike strips during a pursuit. A memorial cruiser is on display in Eau Claire, and the public can pay respects at Friday’s visitation in Chippewa Falls; Saturday’s funeral is private.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 2h
Incomplete obituary in Guam paper lists funeral arrangements
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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Obituaries honor five women across North America
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Obituaries announce the deaths of Jeanne Sturgeon, 91; Renee Young, 64; Roxanna Sisler Johnson, 85; June Taylor, 83; and Carolyn Joyce Clayton Sturgeon, 61. The notices remember their family lives and careers and provide information about memorial or funeral arrangements.
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Ceuta Delegate Resigns Amid Conflicting Accounts on Migrant Warning
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— Sep 28, 2026
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano resigned as Ceuta government delegate Sept. 28, 2026, quitting PSOE posts and politics after citing threats and a funeral wreath outside his office.
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Rachel Meyers
This resignation highlights how local leaders get left exposed when national coordination on migration falls short.
Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After King’s Funeral
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— Sep 11, 2026
Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, has died, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother King Harald V, with the royal palace noting her passing and the family expressing gratitude for her warmth and duty. The royal family and palace tributes highlighted her long service to the Crown, including her role in representing the Royal House and her support for Harald and the family during a period of mourning.
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Memoir Claims Charles Told Spencer Diana’d Be Forgotten
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— Sep 16, 2026
Spencer memoir claims now-King Charles said 'Rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough!' six days after Diana's 1997 death in a call over the princes' funeral walk.
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Trump in Tennessee: ‘I Could Say the Stupidest Things and You’d Clap’
President Donald Trump knows his audience. While speaking Saturday in Tennessee, the president boldly claimed, “I could say the stupidest things and you’d clap.” Trump was in Tennessee to stump for Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who Trump said are doing well in their U.S. Senate and governor races, respectively. “What am I doing in Tennessee?” Trump asked. “So, th
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Five Killed, Five Injured in Kansas House Fire
World
— Sep 14, 2026
A house fire in Independence, Kansas killed five people—four children and their grandmother—and left five others hospitalized, including the children's mother, as investigators work to determine the cause. Community response includes memorials at the scene and a GoFundMe effort to assist with funeral and medical expenses.
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Kentucky Girl, 4, Dies After Tractor Accident
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— Sep 11, 2026
A 4-year-old Kentucky girl, Hellayna Michelle King, died after falling from the back of a tractor and being backed over on a family farm; emergency responders were delayed because a nearby bridge was closed, forcing longer travel times to the scene. Her family, who described her as bright and full of life, has mourned her death and started a GoFundMe for an urn and expenses, with services held after her funeral and community concern over the bridge closure lingering.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Funeral held in Iran
World
— Sep 3, 2026
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Biden’s Trip to the Queen’s Funeral Gets Complicated
Reporting
— Sep 13, 2022
As the preparations for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral are in motion, foreign leaders coming from abroad will be required to travel by bus to the funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. This requirement extends to even…
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President Trump, Melania to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis
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— Apr 22, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump shared that he and Melania Trump will be attending the Pope’s funeral. “Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward to being there!” he wrote on Truth…
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
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Prince William to represent King Charles at King Harald V funeral
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Uvalde Funeral Home Refuses to Handle Shooter’s Services: Report
Reporting
— Aug 25, 2022
Funeral homes in Uvalde , Texas have reportedly declined to handle the funeral services for Robb Elementary school shooting suspect Salvador Ramos. The suspect’s remains have been stored out of town for three weeks as…
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Trump Mocks Biden for the Location of His Seat During Queen’s Funeral
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— Sep 20, 2022
Former President Donald Trump mocked President Joe Biden after discovering the location of his seat at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. After realizing Biden sat toward the back during the Queen’s funeral, Trump wrote on…
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Ursula von der Leyen condemns ‘shocking’ Ratko Mladić funeral in Serbia
World
— Sep 8, 2026
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Prince William among royals set to attend King Harald V's funeral
World
— Sep 7, 2026
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Ten instincts keep your world picture decades out of date
Ordinary people and Nobel laureates alike score worse than random chance on basic facts about global poverty and progress.
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Disturbing Discovery Made at Eco-Friendly Funeral Home, Police Refuse to Disclose What Was Happening to Bodies
Opinion
— Oct 7, 2023
This story may be another example of the “cure” being much worse than the sickness. The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado , purportedly a “ green ” alternative to regular funeral homes, is supposed to…
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Mladić Funeral Draws EU Condemnation Over Honors
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— Sep 4, 2026
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled her Serbia visit, citing the glorification of Ratko Mladić after his death as incompatible with the EU path, as his body returned to Belgrade for a state funeral with military honors. Reactions from European officials and neighboring governments condemned the tributes, warning they could derail Serbia’s prospects for EU membership and prompting heightened scrutiny of Belgrade’s handling of Mladić’s funeral.
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Funeral for Harald V Set for Sept 9
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— Aug 30, 2026
Norway will hold a state funeral for King Harald V on Wednesday, September 9 at Oslo Cathedral at 1:00 pm, with a wide array of international royals, leaders, and public condolences building up to the service. Harald’s son Haakon VIII has ascended the throne and will pledge allegiance in parliament as Norwegians mourn, with national memorials and public vigils continuing in the days surrounding the funeral.
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‘You Tell Me’: Biden Pressed on Why He Is Not Attending Pope Benedict XVI’s Funeral
Reporting
— Jan 4, 2023
President Joe Biden is offering an explanation as to why he will not be attending Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral. The president, who is Catholic, faced questions Wednesday about why he was not planning on…
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Unlicensed Houston funeral operator charged in $2.2M theft
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
A Houston funeral home operator, Unique Green (also listed as Michael James Green and Unique Mica Green-Battle), is charged with five felonies for forging a will and unlawfully taking about $2.2 million plus three vehicles from the estate of Lawrence Gammon after posing as his spouse. Bond was set at $800,000 as authorities allege the scheme involved backdating the will, submitting fraudulent documents to obtain a funeral director license, and impersonating another funeral business to divert assets.
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America First Is Good Policy For Our National Parks
Curtis Schube · 4 min · 3h
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