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Fact Check: Did Rush Limbaugh Mock AIDS Deaths on His Radio Show?
While conservatives mourned Limbaugh's death, many left-leaning voices criticized the radio host who had been long accused of espousing racist, sexist and homophobic views throughout his career.
What Mary Wilson, the Supremes Singer, Said in Final Video Before Her Death
The "Baby Love" performer died on Monday night at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist has confirmed.
Cicely Tyson Tributes Pour in from Michelle Obama, Mariah Carey and Others
The pioneering, award-winning actress is today being remembered for her illustrious career that spanned seven decades.
Hollywood Pays Tribute to 'Irreplaceable' Cloris Leachman
"An incredibly talented actress who will be deeply missed," tweeted Reese Witherspoon.
Utah Officials Allegedly Failed to Disclose Mink Farm Worker Died of COVID
Coronavirus outbreaks at Utah mink farms have "greatly worsened since August," according to the Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC).
Korean Actress and Model Song Yu Jung Dead at 26
Her funeral was held at a branch of the Seoul Medical Center in the Gangnam district of the South Korean capital of Seoul.
Dolly Parton's Tribute to Her Late Brother Randy, Dead at 68
"The family and I are grieving his loss but we know he is in a better place than we are at this time," Dolly Parton said in a tribute posted to Facebook.
L.A. County Lifts Cremation Limit as California COVID Deaths Soar
The current rate of deaths in L.A. County was reported to be more than double that of pre-pandemic years, according to the coroner's office.
Siegfried and Roy Magician Siegfried Fischbacher Dead at 81
Fischbacher died just a few months after his long-term partner Roy Horn died following COVID-19 infection.
Who Was Brian Sicknick? Capitol Police Officer Who Died Was Iraq Veteran
The officer was reportedly struck in the head with a fire extinguisher wielded by a protester at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
These 5 States Had the Most COVID Deaths Per Capita in Past Week
A handful of states in the Midwest, Northeast and the southwest reported the highest number of coronavirus deaths per 100,000 people.
Tanya Roberts' Partner Finds Out She Is Alive During TV Interview
"Now, you are telling me she's alive?" Lance O'Brien asked during an interview with the newsmagazine Inside Edition on Monday.
Children of Bodom Singer Alexi Laiho's Death Leaves Metalheads Mourning
"It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho," the acclaimed guitarist's bandmates said in a statement.
U.S. COVID Death Toll Projected to Surpass 500,000 Within One Month
The country's death count could reach up to 424,000 by the week ending January 23, according to the latest forecasts received by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
North Carolina Couple Die Holding Hands in Hospital After Contracting COVID
Sherwood Pope, 82, and his wife, Doris, 78, who had been married for 61 years, died in a North Carolina hospital.
U.S. Child COVID Cases Sees 'Highest Weekly Increase Since Pandemic Began'
More than 1.8 million children in the country have tested positive for the virus since the outbreak began.
California's COVID Cases to Hit 2 Million As Hospitals Running Out of Beds
The state's average daily case count and average daily death toll each hit another record high on Monday.
California Hospitals Projected to Hit Full Capacity by New Year's Eve
Los Angeles County is seeing "an explosive and very deadly surge," with an average of two COVID-19 deaths every hour, according to the county health department.
COVID Deaths Are Soaring in America's Biggest Cities
Chicago had the most new COVID-19 deaths in the past week among the five most populous cities.
Experts Call for Sweden Lockdown As COVID Deaths Soar, 'Enough Is Enough'
By January 2, the country's death toll is forecast to surpass 10,000 even with "rapid vaccine rollout," according to the latest projection by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 10 States
Pennsylvania, Colorado and New Mexico saw record average death tolls in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida COVID Cases Skyrocket Two Weeks After Thanksgiving
The state's current COVID-19 hospitalizations have been rising sharply since late October.
California's Average COVID Death Toll Hits Record High
The state's total death count is projected to reach nearly 25,000 on January 1, even with "rapid vaccine rollout," according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 9 States
Iowa recorded the country's highest number of deaths per 100,000 people in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Average Daily COVID Death Tolls Hit a Record High This Week in These States
Several states in the South and Midwest, including Tennessee, Arkansas, Nebraska and Iowa, saw record average death counts in recent days.
Over 9,000 U.S. COVID Deaths Forecast For Week of Christmas
Even with "rapid vaccine rollout," total coronavirus deaths in the country could reach around 328,516 by Christmas, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 7 States
The country's total death count is projected to surpass 500,000 by the end of January, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
More Americans Could Die of COVID Today than Were Killed at Pearl Harbor
Up to 19,500 new COVID-19 deaths are likely to be reported in the week ending December 26, according to forecasts received by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fauci's Timeline for When He Thinks America Will Beat COVID
Dr. Anthony Fauci told Newsweek: "If people take the vaccine, we could go a long way to really diminishing dramatically" cases by Q3 2021.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 3 States
The country's total death count is projected to surpass 500,000 by January 31, according to the latest projection by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME).