Former CNN Anchor Charles Bierbauer Dies; Penn State Grad, Allentown Native
Charles Bierbauer, the steady CNN voice from the Pentagon to the White House who later built a journalism powerhouse at the University of South Carolina, has died. He was age 83.
Bierbauer’s death at his Spruce Pine, North Carolina, residence on Friday, Aug. 29, came as he enjoyed retirement, a university spokesperson said. No cause was given, but the family’s obituary said “his generous heart gave out after a good, long life.”
During his more than two decades at CNN, Bierbauer served as the Pentagon correspondent from 1981 to 1984 and as the senior White House correspondent throughout the …
Terence Stamp, Actor Who Played Superman Villain General Zod, Dies
Terence Stamp, the charismatic actor whose icy stare and commanding presence electrified screens from ‘60s through the blockbuster era of Superman, died on Sunday, Aug. 17.
His family confirmed his death, at age 87, to The New York Times. No place or cause of death was given.
Best known to millions as the fearsome General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), Stamp’s career spanned six decades.
His chilling demand, “Kneel before Zod!” became a cult catchphrase and marked his early acclaim and later reinvention.
Born in London’s East End in 1938, Stamp survived the Blit…
By Invitation Only: The World's Most Elusive Clubs
Ever get the feeling the real party isn’t the one you’re at, but the one you’ll never be invited to? The kind with no address on the invite, because there is no invite?
That sense of being shut out isn’t new. It’s the hallmark of a tradition of private, invitation‑only circles that’s been quietly perfected for centuries.
In the 1700s, the Hellfire Club made headlines for secrecy and scandal, while across London, White’s was quietly defining the real rules of exclusivity. Founded in 1693, it remains the world’s oldest private members’ club, counting royals, prime ministers, and power brokers…
Cops Called On Syosset's Chris Russo During Airport Meltdown Over Son’s Missing Golf Clubs
Longtime ESPN host and sports radio legend Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is known for his animated rants, but his latest outburst took place far from the studio.
Russo, 65, recounted a chaotic scene on First Take Wednesday, July 16, following his return from a golf trip to Scotland with his son, Tim Russo, an assistant basketball coach at Northern Arizona University.
It all went down at London’s Heathrow Airport, where, according to Russo, police were called over a luggage debacle involving his son’s golf clubs.
What was supposed to be a father-son bonding trip flying across the Atlantic to hit th…
Trump Says US Has Reached Trade Deal With China
President Trump has announced that the United States has reached a trade deal with China following two days of intense negotiations in London.
"Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me," Trump posted in all caps on Truth Social Wednesday morning, June 11. "Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will be supplied, up front, by China.
"Likewise, we will provide to China what was agreed to, including Chinese students using our colleges and universities (which has always been good with me!)
"We are getting a total of 55% tariffs, China is getti…
Will This Be the Year? Jets Fans Fired Up As 2025 Tickets Go On Sale
It’s not easy being a Jets fan.
The last winning season came back in 2015. The last playoff appearance? 2010. That’s a long time to wait, and yet, the green-and-white faithful are still here, still hoping, still showing up. And maybe, just maybe, this is the year it all turns.
With a new head coach, a dynamic new quarterback, and a hunger to break the drought, the Jets are giving fans a reason to believe. And now, tickets are officially on sale for both the preseason and regular season at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats.
Preseason games at MetLife Stadium are set for Satu…
Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestants To Light Up Jeopardy!
For the second straight week, the DMV region is making its mark on America’s favorite quiz show.
Contestants from Maryland and Virginia are stepping up to challenge a two-time champion from New York, who has already racked up $51,400 in winnings.
The action kicks off Monday, Dec. 9, with Vienna, Virginia resident Lisa O’Donnell, an ESL teacher, facing off against Dave Bond, a retired grant writer from West Henrietta, and Boston native Bill McKinney, a vice president of restaurants and bars.
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Hyattsville’s Sam Nguyen, a tax accountant, will try to dethrone the champion…
