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Bob Barker, former longtime host of ‘The Price Is Right,’ dead at 99

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

(CNN) — Bob Barker, the “Price Is Right” host whose silky-smooth command, impish sense of humor and advocacy for animal welfare issues made him a beloved fixture on television for more than 35 years, has died. He was 99.The news was confirmed by his representative Roger Neal. No cause of death was provided.For more than three decades, Barker was the host of the classic CBS game show that asks players to bid on such items as a pack of gum, a popcorn popper and a luggage lock in hopes of winning, as its announcers trumpet, “A BRAND NEW CAR!”The show, which had a nine-year run in the ’50s and ‘60s with Bill Cullen, returned in 1972 with Barker. He stayed for 35 years, passing the mic to comedian Drew Carey in 2007.Barker earned 19 Emmys and a lifetime achievement award in the process.He attributed “The Price is Right’s” success to its fast pace and focus on the unvarnished personality of its contestants, who, unlike on other shows, were not pre-screened.“I think television viewers...

Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price Is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

By FRAZIER MOORE (AP Television Writer)A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99.Barker — also a longtime animal rights activist — died Saturday morning, according to publicist Roger Neal.“I am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and including working to improve the plight of abused and exploited animals in the United States and internationally,” said Nancy Burnet, his longtime friend and caretaker, in a statement.Barker retired in June 2007, telling his studio audience: “I thank you, thank you, thank you for inviting me into your home for more than 50 years.”Barker was working in radio in 1956 when producer Ralph Edwards invited him to audition as the new host of “Truth or Consequences,” a game show in which audience members had to do wacky ...

Boris Johnson ally Nadine Dorries quits Britain’s Parliament after months of delay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

LONDON (AP) — British Conservative lawmaker Nadine Dorries stepped down from the House of Commons on Saturday, more than two months after announcing she was quitting in the wake of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s own resignation from Parliament.Dorries, who served as culture secretary in Johnson’s government, left with a broadside against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whom Johnson and his allies blame for helping to topple the former leader.In a resignation letter published by the Mail on Sunday newspaper, Dorries accused Sunak of presiding over “a zombie Parliament where nothing meaningful has happened.” She also accused him of helping to “whip up a public frenzy” against her.Dorries is the latest in a string of political departures linked to Johnson, who quit as a lawmaker in June after a parliamentary ethics committee found he had lied about rule-flouting parties in his office during the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson branded the probe a “witch hunt.”Johnson’s Conservati...

Police say 1 teenager is dead, 2 people wounded after shooting at Oklahoma high school football game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

CHOCTAW, Okla. (AP) — A teenager has died and two people were wounded after being shot during a Friday night high school football game in Oklahoma in which a police officer also fired a weapon, authorities said Saturday. Two people were injured while fleeing the scene.The 16-year-old boy died of a wound suffered in the shooting during the third quarter of the Friday night game between Choctaw High School and Del City High School, according to a statement by Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall.The boy was not a student of either school, according to Marshall, who did not release the names of any of the victims.Marshall did not announce any arrests, but said that a person of interest was being sought.“It is believed an argument started between at least two males which led to the shooting,” Marshall said. “Two guns and eight rounds were recovered at the scene.”Marshall did not immediately return a phone call for additional comment.Marshall said a 42-year-old man was hospitalized in sta...

Man, 23, killed in double shooting in west end identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

Police have identified a 23-year-old man who was killed in a double shooting in the city’s west end.Nakhari Negus Henry-Robinson was one of two people found suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of Northcliffe Boulevard and St. Clair Avenue around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday night. Residents in the area told CityNews they heard at least a dozen shots coming from inside the Royal Caribbean Cafe and that a wounded man ran out of the restaurant and into a pizza shop across the street. Henry-Robinson was taken to a nearby trauma centre where he was pronounced dead. A 51-year-old woman who was also found with gunshot wounds was also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A firearm was discovered at the scene, according to police.There is no suspect information at this time.

Fire crews battling 2-alarm blaze near Union Station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

Fire crews are battling a two-alarm fire near Union Station. Firefighters were called to 141 Bay Street, just south of Front Street, around 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Black smoke could be seen coming from the roof of a building under construction in the area.Fire officials say crews have knocked down the main body of fire. No injuries have been reported so far. GO Transit says they have been asked to clear some train tracks so that firefighters could position equipment to better fight the blaze, however, there are no service impacts at this time. The TTC is not reporting any major service impacts with its subways at Union Station. Both the 202 Cherry Beach and 19 Bay bus service is being diverted due to the fire. #listen-box {box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);animation: pulse 2s infinite;margin:20px;padding:15px;}@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 157, 79, 0.7); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 157, 79, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: ...

Gabon voters report polling station delays as country holds major election

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Voters in Gabon said polling stations opened far later than planned Saturday as the Central African nation held elections for local leaders, legislators and a president. Incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba was seeking a third seven-year term and to continue a 55-year political dynasty. Bongo came to power in 2009 after the death of his father, Omar Bongo, who ruled the country for 41 years.Bongo, 64, won his current term in office by a narrow margin in 2016 amid violent protests. The opposition united in favor of his main challenger, economics professor Albert Ondo Ossa, one week before the general election. Around 847,000 people were eligible to cast ballots Saturday. Voters in Libreville, Gabon’s capital, complained of polling stations opening late. Voting was scheduled to begin in the morning, but many election sites had failed to open as of 2 p.m.“I’ve finally voted. I’ve been here since 6 a.m. It was at 12 noon that I was able to vote, because t...

Port Clinton Art Fest returns for 40th year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

Port Clinton Art Fest returns for 40th year.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

'Kids Eat Right Month' to promote healthy eating going back to school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

August is 'Kids Eat Right' month and to promote healthy eating for children while school starts again and author and lifestyle specialist Maisha Wynn joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more tips. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Weekend Break: Lakeview Taco Fest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:30 GMT

Join WGN Weekend Break with Marcus Leshock where he visited the Lakeview Taco Fest.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.