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☆ She missed her flight to extend her Italy vacation romance. Here’s what happened next
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

Bianca was in the harbor of Riomaggiore, the southernmost of the five picturesque fishing villages that make up the Italian Cinque Terre region. “Then, three days before I was leaving to go home, my friend said, ‘Let’s go to the Cinque Terre. After three days with Alessandro, Bianca didn’t want to leave, but she figured she had no choice. She fed me, of course.”Alessandro also took Bianca on the back of his scooter for hilltop rides around the Cinque Terre. The couple would take their daughter along too, and spend time with their Italian family.

Persons: Bianca Gignac, Bianca, ” Bianca, It’s, she’d, Florence –, “, ”, ‘ Let’s, ’, Alessandro Morelli, ” Alessandro, –, Alessandro, I’d, Bianca –, Artie, “ I’m, skeptically, let’s, She’d, Bianca Gignac Bianca, Bianca didn’t, “ Bianca, don’t, Paola, ‘ I’m, they’d, “ I’ve, I’m, ’ ” Bianca, Riomaggiore –, Alessandro’s, Italy Bianca, ” “ Patience, Bianca’s, ’ ”, Stefano Butturini Bianca, – we’re, ‘ Don’t, we’ve, “ She’s, Italy –, “ It’s, we’re Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Italian Cultural Institute of Vancouver, Terre, La Spezia, Getty Locations: Riomaggiore, Italian, Terre, Canadian, Italy, Europe, Florence, La, Cinque Terre, Rome, Canada, Terre wasn’t, La Spezia, Vancouver, Bianca’s, Costa Rica, Bianca

☆ Jam Master Jay killing: 2 men found guilty of murder in 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s DJ
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Eric Levenson | Jeff Winter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Two men were found guilty of murder Tuesday in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, the pioneering DJ of the groundbreaking hip hop trio Run-DMC, in a case that for decades frustrated detectives and music fans alike. Ronald Washington, Jay’s childhood friend, and Karl Jordan Jr., Jay’s godson, were convicted of murder while engaged in narcotics trafficking and firearm-related murder. G. Paul Burnett/APThe verdict comes more than 20 years after Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, was fatally shot at a recording studio in Jamaica, Queens, on October 30, 2002. They know who killed Jam Master Jay. How Jam Master Jay pioneered a new soundThe trial comes four decades after Jam Master Jay teamed up with Queens friends Run (Joseph Simmons) and DMC (Darryl McDaniels) to form the hip hop group Run-DMC.

Persons: Jay, Ronald Washington, Karl Jordan Jr, Jay’s, “ Y’all, ” Washington, Jordan, “, ”, Carlis Thompson, “ It’s, “ Jason, I’m, ” Jordan, Jason Mizell, Paul Burnett, Jay Bryant, Bryant, Breon Peace, Uriel Rincon, Artie McConnell, “ Jay Bryant, Michael Hueston, Susan Kellman, Washington’s, they’d, Mizell, Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Aerosmith, Tricky, “ King Organizations: CNN, Garden, Eastern, of, WABC, Queens, Adidas, Stone, Duo, Hall of Fame, MTV, of Fame Locations: Washington, New, Jamaica, Queens, of New York, Jay

But the judge angrily told prosecutors that their questions to the witness had crossed the line. Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, was shot dead in his recording studio on Oct. 30, 2002. After lengthy discussion, DeArcy Hall decided the trial could continue, with a caveat: She told jurors to disregard the two questions and their answers. Misorek was cleared to ask whether Washington “said anything else about Jam Master Jay's murder.”“Um, he just said that he killed him,” McDonald said, and that answer was allowed to stand. Prosecutors and an eyewitness say Jordan shot the rap star while Washington stood at the door and brandished a gun.

Persons: Jay, LaShann DeArcy, Jason Mizell, Ronald Washington, Karl Jordan Jr, Daynia McDonald, Mizell, Washington, “, ’ ”, Mark Misorek, ”, McDonald, Susan Kellman, Artie McConnell, DeArcy Hall, Misorek, Washington “, Jay's, ” McDonald, Jordan, gunning Organizations: — Defense, District, Washington, U.S, Prosecutors Locations: U.S, Jordan, Washington

☆ Jam Master Jay murder jury views graphic crime scene photos in death of Run-DMC DJ
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Laura Italiano | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"He died instantly," prosecutor Miranda Gonzalez told jurors, shot in the head at such close range, his hair was singed. Then, "as quickly as they came, they fled," she told jurors. AdvertisementMizell "had a tremendous amount of blood already pooled on the floor," the detective told jurors. "It was an ambush, an execution, motivated by greed and revenge," Gonzalez told jurors. AdvertisementProsecutors allege that before Mizell's death, Mizell told Washington that Washington would not be involved in the drug distribution in Maryland, which led the suspects to plot to kill Mizell.

Persons: —, Jason William Mizell —, Jay —, Miranda Gonzalez, Karl ", Jordan Jr, Ronald, Tinard, James Lusk, Lusk, Tony Rincon, Mizell, Gonzalez, Mizell's, Artie McConnell, Jay Bryant, Jason Mizell, Seth D, DuCharme, Washington, Jordan, he'd, John Diaz, Ezra Spilke Organizations: Service, Business, Queens, of, Jordan, EMS, Eastern, Prosecutors, Associated Press . Locations: New York, Washington, of New York, Jordan, Jamaica, Queens, Rincon, Maryland, Associated Press . Washington

Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the 1960s pop group the Shangri-Las, whose hits included “Leader of the Pack,” has died. Miriam Linna, founder of Weiss' label, Norton Records, said Sunday that Weiss died Friday in Palm Springs, California. The Shangri-Las, formed in the New York City borough of Queens, were made up of two pairs of sisters: Weiss and her sister Elizabeth “Betty” Weiss, along with twins Marguerite “Marge” Ganser and Mary Ann Ganser. She made her solo debut with the 2007 album “Dangerous Game.”“I didn't even sing along the car radio,” Weiss told Rolling Stone in 2007 about her post-Shangri-Las years. People can take advantage of you in your youth,” Weiss told New York magazine.

Persons: Mary Weiss, ”, Miriam Linna, Weiss, Stone, Elizabeth “ Betty ” Weiss, Marguerite “ Marge ” Ganser, Mary Ann Ganser, Artie Ripp, Aerosmith, George “ Shadow ” Morton, Morton, ” Weiss, Rolling Stone Organizations: “, Norton Records, New, Sutra, Billboard, Red Bird Records, Brill, didn't, Roll Hall of Fame, New York Locations: Palm Springs , California, New York City, Queens, San Francisco

On Sunday, Arthur Barnard will bury his oldest child, Artie Strout, 42, who was one of the 18 people killed in the country’s deadliest mass shooting so far this year. “They’re not going to try to do a mass shooting with a pistol,” he said. In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Oct. 25, the state is facing intense scrutiny over its permissive gun laws. For instance, Maine allows most adults to carry a concealed weapon in public without a permit. Recent attempts to enact laws requiring universal background checks and waiting periods have failed.

Persons: Arthur Barnard, Artie Strout, Barnard, They’re, ” Locations: Lewiston , Maine, Maine

CNN —For the victims of the mass shooting Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, it was an ordinary night out. Even on her night off on Wednesday, Asselin was at Just-in-Time, her brother told CNN. He was one the victims lost in the shooting in Maine,” the organization wrote in a Facebook post Thursday. Arthur “Artie” StroutArthur "Artie" Strout Strout family/WBZArthur “Artie” Strout, 42, was at Schemengees during the shooting, his father, Arthur Bernard, told CNN affiliate WBZ. His death has left his family in “shock and profound grief,” his family member Cecile Francoeur Martin told CNN.

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☆ A worker was killed after being hit by a remote-controlled train in Ohio. Now, unions are calling for change.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A railroad worker is dead after being hit by a remote-controlled train on a CSX railyard in Ohio. This is the third time a railway worker has been killed in an incident involving a remote-controlled train. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the death, which happened shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday in Walbridge, Ohio. AdvertisementAdvertisementTypically, a railroad worker stationed on the ground near a train controls its movements with a remote, although sometimes that worker rides aboard the train while it is moving. Railroad safety has been a key concern nationwide this year ever since a Norfolk Southern train derailed and caught fire in eastern Ohio in February.

Persons: Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, Keith Holloway, Fred Anderson, carman, Artie Maratea, Sheriee Bowman Organizations: CSX, Service, Transportation Communications Union, Brotherhood of Railway, National Transportation Safety, CSX —, Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad Locations: Ohio, Wall, Silicon, Walbridge , Ohio, Jacksonville , Florida, Norfolk Southern

A railroad worker died over the weekend after he was struck by a remote-controlled train in a CSX railyard in Ohio, raising concerns among unions about such technology. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the death, which happened shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday in Walbridge, Ohio. The Federal Railroad Administration has approved the use of remote-controlled locomotives since 2005. Typically, a railroad worker stationed on the ground near a train controls its movements with a remote, although sometimes that worker rides aboard the train while it is moving. Railroad safety has been a key concern nationwide this year ever since a Norfolk Southern train derailed and caught fire in eastern Ohio in February.

Persons: Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, Keith Holloway, Fred Anderson, carman, Artie Maratea, ”, Sheriee Bowman Organizations: CSX, Transportation Communications Union, Brotherhood of Railway, National Transportation Safety, CSX —, ” Transportation Communications Union, Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad Locations: Ohio, Walbridge , Ohio, Jacksonville , Florida, Norfolk Southern

☆ WeWork CEO Mathrani to step down after joining Sycamore Partners as director
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

May 16 (Reuters) - WeWork Inc (WE.N) on Tuesday said that Sandeep Mathrani would step down as the workspace provider's chief executive officer, effective May 26, while Sycamore Partners named him as a director to lead its real estate activity. Mathrani was named WeWork CEO in 2020 and tasked with the company's turnaround following a botched IPO attempt and amid rising investor concerns over corporate governance standards. The company, which said Mathrani's resignation was not a result of any disagreement, named board member David Tolley as interim CEO. WeWork said lead independent director Daniel Hurwitz would serve as chairman of the board and head a special committee that will search for a permanent CEO. WeWork shares have fallen about 76% so far this year, resulting in a market capitalization of $745.42 million, according to Refinitiv data.

CNN —Two more horses have died at Churchill Downs, the home of the famed Kentucky Derby, officials from the track announced on Saturday. A total of seven horses have now died at the racetrack in the week-long lead up to the race. On Friday, racehorse trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was suspended indefinitely by Churchill Downs following the “highly unusual” deaths of two of his horses, Parents Pride and Chasing Artie. Three other horses – not trained by Joseph – also died in recent days. According to Churchill Downs, Wild on Ice, a Derby contender, was hurt while training on Thursday and Take Charge Briana was injured in a race on Tuesday.

☆ Horse racing-Kentucky Derby favourite Forte scratched from race
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY SportsMay 6 (Reuters) - Early favourite Forte has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby hours before post time for the first leg of U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown due to concerns about a bruised front foot, Churchill Downs said on Saturday. The Todd Pletcher-trained dark bay colt had brought a five-race win streak to the 1-1/4-mile Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and was installed as the early 3-1 favourite. The decision to scratch Forte, who appeared to stumble during a gallop earlier in the week, was made by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission state veterinarian. Forte was the fifth horse to scratch from Saturday's race, joining Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continaur and Skinner. The last time five horses were scratched from the Kentucky Derby was 1936 when 19 horses entered the race and 14 ran.

CNN —Mage won the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday. “It took me a little while to get there, to finally get it.” The victory was the first at the Kentucky Derby for Castellano in 16 attempts. Albert Cesare/USA Today/ReutersPrior to the Kentucky Derby, Mage only had one victory in three career starts. He’s the second horse to die today at the track, making it an appalling seven deaths in advance of the Kentucky Derby. They should play ‘Taps’ at the Derby instead of ‘My Old Kentucky Home.’”Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the location of Churchill Downs.

☆ Four Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs Cast Shadow Ahead of Kentucky Derby
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Photo: AMIRA KARAOUD/REUTERSThe deaths of four horses at Churchill Downs days before this weekend’s Kentucky Derby have renewed safety concerns in the horse-racing industry. Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr ., Parents Pride and Chasing Artie, died in recent days from unknown causes. The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory is conducting necropsies on the horses to determine causes of death. Two other horses were euthanized after suffering injuries.

☆ Horse Trainer Suspended as Churchill Downs Investigates Sudden Deaths of Two Horses
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Joseph De Avila | Suryatapa Bhattacharya | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Photo: AMIRA KARAOUD/REUTERSChurchill Downs said it has indefinitely suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr ., and scratched the horse Lord Miles from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby as it investigates the sudden deaths of two horses under Mr. Joseph’s care. The horses, Parents Pride and Chasing Artie, died in recent days from unknown causes.

☆ On the Eve of the Derby, Four Horse Deaths Renew Safety Concerns
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Joe Drape | Melissa Hoppert | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Only days before horse racing’s signature event, the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is looking into the recent deaths during training of four horses, including a colt who was scheduled to run in Saturday’s Derby. Wild on Ice, a 3-year-old who had three wins in five career starts and was in the Derby field, was euthanized after he was injured while training on the dirt track on Thursday, Churchill Downs said in a statement. Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. died suddenly for unknown reasons, the track said. “This is something that doesn’t happen,” Joseph said on Wednesday morning at his Churchill Downs barn. I run almost 4,000 horses and it’s never happened.

☆ Horse racing-Kentucky Derby goes on after four horse deaths at facility
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] May 3, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; A horse walks on Churchill Downs' backside Wednesday morning May 3, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stone-USA TODAY SportsMay 4 (Reuters) - A series of horse deaths at Churchill Downs cast a shadow over the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, which kicks off the prestigious Triple Crown thoroughbred racing series on Saturday. Churchill Downs on Thursday handed an indefinite suspension to Saffie Joseph, Jr., who trained two of the horses that died, Parents Pride and Chasing Artie. The suspension forced another derby entrant, Joseph-trained Lord Miles, to scratch from Saturday's race. "And then Tapit Trice isn't super quick but hopefully he can get into the first turn, save some ground, get in a good position.

☆ ‘Sopranos’ actor John Ventimiglia’s daughter Odele dies at 25
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Drew Weisholtz | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Odele Cape Ventimiglia, the 25-year-old daughter of “Sopranos” star John Ventimiglia, has died, her mother announced. “Heartbroken to have to post our darling Odele’s funeral notice,” Brenda Cape wrote on Facebook Jan. 21, while revealing the funeral was scheduled for Jan. 26. “Her sister Lucinda and I have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and love we have received, and your remembrances of how cherished Odele was to so many. Odele was greatly loved, and leaves a huge hole in our lives. Odele is survived by her sister, Lucinda Ventimiglia, mother, Belinda Cape, father John Ventimiglia, and her beloved daughter Shiloh.”Cape wrote that she died on Jan. 12.

☆ Ryan Murphy reflects on the death of ‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Ryan Murphy says he now would have handled the death of “Glee” star Cory Monteith differently. “I’ve thought a lot about that recently and I would not have done that [episode] now,” Murphy said. “I was the person who had to lead the intervention not knowing what to do or what to say. I was just desperate for him to live.”Though he had counselor on set during filming of the tribute episode and even gave cast the option to not participate, Murphy said he understood how difficult it was for all involved. The showrunner added that at the time, he “was in such a blur of grief” and felt “devastated” by Monteith’s tragic death.

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