Valerie Mahaffey, actor known for Northern Exposure and Desperate Housewives, dies aged 71
Emmy award-winning TV, stage and film actor also known for her role in Young Sheldon died of cancer
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-award winning actor known for her roles on Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, died on Friday. She was 71.
Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement to Variety: “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed.”
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A rocket scientist wrestles with backlash over her Blue Origin flight – The Washington Post
A rocket scientist wrestles with backlash over her Blue Origin flight The Washington Post
Warning after millions of bees escape overturned truck in US
Master bee-keepers are called to the scene after a truck containing 70,000 pounds of active honey bee hives flipped over.
EU ‘strongly’ regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".
EU ‘strongly’ regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".
Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says
"Starving people will not let a food truck pass. They need to feed their families", the World Food Programme said.
Murder inquiry launched after woman stabbed to death in Croydon
Man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of murder after woman in her 20s died at scene, despite teenage boy’s efforts to help
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed to death in south London.
Officers were called to Frith Road in Croydon, at 9.07am on Saturday, the Metropolitan police said.
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Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025 – AP News
Body found in search for girl missing in River Thames near Gravesend
Police called on Friday afternoon over concerns for the welfare of two children who had entered the river
A body has been found in the search for a girl missing in the River Thames, police said.
A body was recovered from the river near Gravesend with the assistance of the RNLI at about 11.40am on Saturday.
Continue reading...Military aircraft evacuates residents from fast-moving Canada fire
Thousands have already evacuated Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Saudi Arabia says it will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Qatar
Saudi and Qatari efforts aim to stabilise Syria by funding public-sector salaries and boosting economic recovery plans.
India top general admits aerial ‘losses’ in recent conflict with Pakistan
General Anil Chauhan appears to confirm India lost at least one jet during conflict with Pakistan earlier this month.
Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine – The Kyiv Independent
- Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine The Kyiv Independent
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- Germany's Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles BBC
- Germany Says It Will Step Up Weapons Support for Ukraine The New York Times
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Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens – CNN
- Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens CNN
- In Emaciated Children, Gaza’s Hunger Is Laid Bare The New York Times
- Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says BBC
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- Hamas seeks amendments to the US ceasefire proposal for Gaza The Hill
French Holocaust Memorial, Three Synagogues Vandalized With Green Paint in Paris – Haaretz
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Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71
The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.
Enlightened Americans should stay and fight, not leave
Declarations from abroad, however poignant, are not substitutes for showing up and standing up for democracy.