Musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.The trio was touring together as part of the Winter Dance Party tour. In order to not have to travel on a cold tour bus,...
(NEW YORK) --The mother of a Navy SEAL recruit who died after completing "hell week" training has told ABC News that the cases against the men she blames for her son's death were dismissed by the Navy and she says she hasn't been told...
On This Day, Jan. 10, 2023 ...Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis. Beck came to prominence as a member of The Yardbirds, but went on to have a successful solo career, fronting his...
(NEW YORK) -- Excerpts of body-worn camera footage from four corrections officers were released Friday by the New York Attorney General’s Office showing the in-custody beating of 43-year-old inmate Robert Brooks, who the AG's office says was brutalized by prison guards while handcuffed at...
(NEW YORK) -- Leah Kim remembers her dad for his infectious smile and loving heart."His legacy is for people to live their lives with joy," she told ABC News.Seuk Kim, 49, was a pilot, animal rescuer and father of three. He began flying during...
On This Day, Nov. 13, 2016 ...Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell died in his sleep at age 74.His songs, including “Superstar,” “A Song for You,” “Delta Lady” and “This Masquerade,” were big hits for other artists, and...
On This Day, Nov. 11, 1972 ...Berry Oakley, bassist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Macon, Georgia. He was only 24.Oakley’s death occurred just three blocks from where fellow...
(NEW YORK) -- The owner of a day care where a 1-year-old boy died of fentanyl poisoning and three other children were sickened pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges, resolving a case that horrified New York City and underscored the scourge of the nation’s...
(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- Police in Portland, Oregon, said they're seeking the mother of a 2-year-old girl who died from a suspected fentanyl exposure last month, and who is also wanted for "several violent crimes."Police said they have been unable to locate Mary Jacobo, 26,...