ELKINS, West Virginia: Dr. Samuel Kump “Sam” Roberts, a longtime physician whose medical career touched generations of families in West Virginia, died on December 20, 2019, at the age of 70, according to his funeral home obituary. Roberts spent more than four decades serving patients in Elkins and surrounding communities. His work in family and … Read more
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A military service member was hospitalized after falling from the rafters during a pregame rappelling demonstration ahead of the University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) football game against Navy on Saturday, October 17, according to local media reports. The incident occurred at the Alamodome in San Antonio shortly before kickoff, … Read more
CORK, Ireland, — Stryker, the US medical technology company, is facing criminal proceedings in Ireland over alleged health and safety breaches linked to a workplace incident that claimed the life of a contract worker at its County Cork facility more than three years ago. The case concerns John Murphy, 41, a married father from Watergrasshill, … Read more
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa – One person has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash on McKnight Road in Ross Township, north of Pittsburgh, prompting a road closure as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. The crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday on northbound McKnight Road between Stevens Drive and Brookview Lane, according to local … Read more
Chennai – Veteran Tamil music director Deva, celebrated for his distinctive compositions and contribution to bringing Chennai’s gaana music into mainstream cinema, died in Chennai on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was 75. Known widely as “Thenisai Thendral,” Deva built a career spanning nearly four decades, composing music for more than 400 films across Tamil, … Read more
Renault is expanding the appeal of its Duster sport utility vehicle with a strong-hybrid powertrain designed to combine everyday practicality with improved fuel efficiency. The 2026 Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 has launched in India, adding an electrified option to the latest generation of the popular SUV. The hybrid model uses a 1.8-litre … Read more
Dr. Rachna Shroff, an internationally respected cancer specialist and researcher who dedicated her career to improving treatment options for patients with difficult-to-treat gastrointestinal cancers, has died at 47 after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer, the University of Arizona announced. Shroff served as associate director of clinical investigations at the University of Arizona Cancer … Read more
CLAY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – A 26-year-old police sergeant died Friday morning after a collision involving his patrol vehicle at an intersection in Ottawa County, Ohio, while he was responding to a separate traffic crash, authorities said. Sgt. Jacob Roesler of the Clay Township Police Department was traveling south on State Route 51 in a Ford … Read more
Gavin Thomas Judge, a 24-year-old financial planner from Hudson, Ohio, has died, according to an obituary published by Redmon Funeral Home. Judge died on October 13, 2026, leaving family members, friends and others who knew him to remember a young man whose life centered on faith, relationships and a strong sense of humor. Judge worked … Read more
Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern has died at the age of 35 following a prolonged battle with cancer, prompting tributes from former teammates, coaches and members of the football community. Redfern died on October 13, 2026, after living with a cancerous brain tumor and central nervous system lymphoma diagnosed in 2023. He underwent treatment for … Read more
