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Death of Australia's 'Outback Killer' leaves whereabouts of British backpacker's body unknown

Death of Australia's 'Outback Killer' leaves whereabouts of British backpacker's body unknown

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police fear Bradley John Murdoch, known as the “Outback Killer”, has taken to his grave the secret of how he disposed of the body of British backpacker Peter Falconio who was murdered in arid central Australia 24 years ago
World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.
World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

World's oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, dies at 114 after being hit by a car

LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.
Quebec bids farewell to singer Serge Fiori during national funeral in Montreal

Quebec bids farewell to singer Serge Fiori during national funeral in Montreal

MONTREAL — Thousands of people gathered at Montreal's Place des Arts on Tuesday for the national funeral of legendary singer-songwriter Serge Fiori.
Influential evangelical preacher John MacArthur dies at 86

Influential evangelical preacher John MacArthur dies at 86

The Rev. John MacArthur, an influential and exacting evangelical preacher, died Monday at the age of 86. He led Grace Community Church in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Sun Valley for more than five decades.
Poet Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49

Poet Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49.
Pitcher Jim Clancy, a longtime Blue Jay and 1982 all-star, dead at 69

Pitcher Jim Clancy, a longtime Blue Jay and 1982 all-star, dead at 69

TORONTO — Jim Clancy, who made his Major League debut during the Toronto Blue Jays' 1977 expansion season and spent 12 seasons with the club as a key member of its starting rotation, has died at 69.
Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of 'Gorky Park,' dies at 82

Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of 'Gorky Park,' dies at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko, has died at age 82.
Nigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies at 82

Nigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies at 82

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82, his press secretary said Sunday.
Cardinals 3-time Pro Bowl left tackle Luis Sharpe has died at 65

Cardinals 3-time Pro Bowl left tackle Luis Sharpe has died at 65

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl selection at left tackle for the Cardinals during the franchise's time in both St. Louis and Arizona, has died. He was 65.
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