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‘M*A*S*H’ star Alan Alda overcame childhood struggles, now battles Parkinson’s

Considered a Hollywood treasure thanks to his role as Hawkeye Pierce on the much-loved TV show “M*A*S*H,” Alan Alda is also admired for overcoming many childhood struggles on his road to success. The now 89-year-old ...

Meat Loaf dead at 74: COVID suspected as cause of death

The US singer and actor Meat Loaf has passed away at age 74. His agent confirmed that the rock ‘n’ roll superstar died at home, surrounded by his family. “We know how much he meant ...

Gary Dourdan from ‘CSI’ and the struggles he faced in life

Former CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Gary Dourdan had a brilliant and promising career ahead of him after starring as the forensic investigator Warrick Brown. But since his breakthrough, Gary Dourdan has faced numerous trials, ...

High school football coach cancels practice, tells players to shovel elderly neighbors’ driveways instead

When a winter storm threatened to dump several inches of snow on western Pennsylvania, a high school football decided it was in everyone’s best interest to cancel practice. So instead of lifting weights in the ...

Supreme Court to hear case of high school football coach who lost his job after praying on the field

The case of a former assistant high school football coach from the Seattle area, who was terminated after he refused to stop praying on the field, will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Joe ...

Matilda Ledger’s life today a with her mom

In 2008, the whole world was shaken by actor Heath Ledger’s tragic death. It’s hard to grasp, but it’s been over 16 years since the talented Australian actor passed away and left a whole world mourning. It ...

Bob Saget’s death: The circumstances surrounding the passing of the beloved TV dad from ‘Full House’

Condolences are pouring in after the tragic news of Bob Saget’s passing – at the too-young age of 65. The beloved TV dad from Full House was found unresponsive at a hotel in Orlando, Florida ...

Sidney Poitier, iconic film star who broke Hollywood’s racial barrier, dies at 94

Hollywood has lost one of its most beloved, iconic and important actors: Sidney Poitier, who broke ground as the first Black actor to become a major box office star and to win the Academy Award ...

Student offers his bonus points to ‘whoever scores the lowest’ in end of year exam

Testing seems relentless when you’re at school; the build-up, the exhaustion after, and then worrying about the result make the classroom a high-pressure environment. But one A-grade student decided he was going to share his ...

She was kicked out by her family for marrying a black man – now they are celebrating 70 years together

Last year Jake and Mary Jacobs celebrated 70 years of wedded bliss but this couple have overcome all the obstacles to reach such a marriage milestone. When Mary, who is White, met Jake, who is ...