Gene Wilder, star of Mel Brooks movies, dies at 83
(AP) - Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," has died. He was 83. Wilder's nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died late Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut from complications from Alzheimer's disease. The frizzy-haired actor was a master at playing panicked characters caught up in schemes…
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Did fall from tree kill famous human ancestor Lucy?
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Scientists have long wondered how Lucy, the famous human ancestor, died. Now a new analysis of her fossil bones suggests a possible answer - the upright-walking Lucy probably died after falling from a tree. Some scientists including Lucy's discoverer disagree. They contend the cracks in Lucy's bones came after her death.…
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Trump cleans up re-tweet on Clinton
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump will call rival Hillary Clinton crooked, corrupt and un-presidential. But at least he won't say she smells. During a flurry of Twitter activity Monday, the Republican nominee re-tweeted a supporter who had written, "I know of NO ONE voting for Crooked Hillary! Her rallies are held in port-o-potties & she…
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