ELIZABETH, N.J. — A man who gained internet fame as "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" has been sentenced to 57 years in prison for the beating death of a New Jersey man. Caleb McGillvary will have to serve at least 85% of his sentence under terms imposed Thursday. The Alberta, Canada,...
Legendary Actress and Singer Doris Day Dead at 97
LOS ANGELES — Doris Day, the sunny blond actress and singer whose frothy comedic roles opposite the likes of Rock Hudson made her one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the 1950s and '60s and a symbol of wholesome American womanhood, died Monday. She was 97. In recent years, Day had...
Larry Patten: Hospice Won’t Kill You and It’s Not Giving Up
Are you thinking about hospice care? Better be careful! Hospice will kill you! Hospice means there’s nothing more that can be done! Hospice is all about giving up! Hearing false and misleading statements like those three prompted me to write "A Companion for the Hospice Journey." Any discussion about hospice...
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics Great, Dies at 79
BOSTON — John Havlicek's legacy was built over 16 years with the Boston Celtics, eight of them as NBA champions, making him among the best to ever play the game. One play immortalized him forever: "Havlicek stole the ball! "Havlicek stole the ball!" Celtics radio announcer Johnny Most screamed, a...
Prince Memoir 'The Beautiful Ones' Coming out in the Fall
NEW YORK — The memoir Prince was working on at the time of his death is coming out Oct. 29. Random House confirmed Monday to The Associated Press that "The Beautiful Ones" will combine a Prince unfinished manuscript with rare photos, scrapbooks and lyrics. First announced just weeks before his...
Brunei Invokes Laws Allowing Stoning for Gay Sex, Adultery
SINGAPORE — New Islamic criminal laws that took effect in Brunei on Wednesday, punishing gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death, have triggered an outcry from countries, rights groups and celebrities far beyond the tiny Southeast Asian nation's shores. The penalties were provided for under new sections of...
RIP, Raiders Great, Civil Rights Activist Clem Daniels, 83
OAKLAND — Former Oakland Raiders running back and AFL all-time leading rusher Clem Daniels has died at age 83. The team announced Daniels' death late Monday night but did not give a cause. In a tweet, the Raiders described Daniels as "Teacher. Leader. Friend. Community pillar. Champion." Teacher. Leader. Friend....
GOP Senators Defend ‘Hero” McCain Against Trump’s Attacks
WASHINGTON — Key Republicans on Wednesday defended the late Sen. John McCain as a "hero" against ongoing attacks from President Donald Trump, daring to say what most in the GOP still won't seven months after the Arizona senator's death from brain cancer. A trio of senators, from the most senior...
Will Gavin’s Law, Honoring Killed Educator, Clear First Hurdle?
Hundreds of family and friends of a Clovis Unified educator killed in a hit-and-run accident gathered at a Fresno park on Friday asking Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) one thing: Bring home justice for their beloved Gavin Gladding. “This is a very valid pursuit. We are encouraged. We are poised for...
Bob Einstein of Super Dave, 'Curb' Fame Dies at 76
LOS ANGELES — Bob Einstein, the veteran comedy writer and performer known for "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," ''Curb Your Enthusiasm" and his spoof daredevil character Super Dave Osborne, has died, according to his brother, filmmaker Albert Brooks. Einstein was 76. Einstein will be "missed forever," Brooks said in a...