killing

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Between 2013 and 2016, the Western Africa Ebola epidemic impacted 10 countries, killing upwards of 11,000 people out of an estimated 30,000 infections.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

More than a year after the deadly Eaton fire swept through Altadena, killing 19 people, a new, outside review of firefighters’ decision-making concluded “there was no failure” by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A publicity-shy hedge-fund manager whose other investments include Dicks Sporting Goods and Wingstop is also expected to make a killing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Carro said that evidence was recovered as part of an "improper and warrantless search" of the then-26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Danvers think the Gantrys are killing their sheep.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye