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Easter Terrorist Attack Leaves 69 Dead In Pakistan
Only 2 percent of the population in Pakistan identifies as Christian, according to CNN, which arguably adds more significance to celebrating Christian holidays than in other places. This past Sunday, which was Easter, was no exception. Unfortunately, the holiday saw was hundreds of people, Christian and Muslim alike, being indiscriminately injured or killed in a terrorist attack.
Prominent pastor Myles Munroe among 9 dead in plane crash
A jet that crashed Sunday near Freeport, on the island of Grand Bahama killed all nine people on board, including prominent pastor Myles Munroe.
More than 60 shot, at least 9 dead over holiday weekend in Chicago
More than 60 people were shot in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend. At least 9 have died. Police fired their weapons in five of the incidents.
Hurricane Matthew: Nearly 900 Dead in Haiti With Count Still Rising
Over 350,000 people in Haiti need emergency aid after Hurricane Matthew ripped through their country on Tuesday, then making its rounds across the United States coastline. That number is not counting the death toll – which was last counted at 877 and rising by the hour according to Guardian.
Alice Coachman, first black woman to win Olympic gold medal dead at 90
Alice Coachman, who became the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal during the 1948 London games, died on Monday. She was 90.
Ruby Dee dead at 91
Legendary actress and activist Ruby Dee has died. She was 91.
93-year-old woman shot dead by police
A 93-year-old woman was shot to death by a Texas police officer on Tuesday evening. According to the Robertson County District Attorney’s Office, police responded to a 911 call about a lady waving a gun around.
House music legend Frankie Knuckles dead at 59
Frankie Knuckles, the godfather of house music, has passed away. He was 59.
Amiri Baraka, activist, poet and playwright dead at 79
Long-time activist, poet and playwright Amiri Baraka has died. A spokesperson confirmed Baraka’s passing on Thursday after a long battle with various health related issues.
BREAKING: Nelson Mandela dead at 95
It is with great regret that we inform you of the passing of Nelson Mandela. He was 95. Mandela, who became South Africa’s first black president after serving nearly three decades in prison fighting South African apartheid, had been ill for quite some time.
19 Shot, 1 Dead Over 4 Hour Span in Chicago
Chicago continues to experience an eruption of violence. At least 18 people were shot in less than 4 hours Thursday evening.
4 Dead, 29 Wounded In Another Bloody Chicago Weekend
Four people are dead, including a 13 year-old boy, and 29 others are wounded after yet another incredibly bloody weekend in the Windy City. What will it take to stem the tide of violence in Chicago?