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Legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd has died, says nephew | Jazz

Jazz This article is more than 11 years oldLegendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd has died, says nephewThis article is more than 11 years oldInfluential musician's nephew reports that he died on Monday in Delaware, where he livedThe influential jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd died on Monday at the age of 80, his nephew has said. Alex Bugnon, a jazz pianist, reported his uncle's death on Thursday, though it has yet to be confirmed.

Watch Adorable Baby Mountain Lions Caught Playing on Trail Cam

Two mountain lion cubs have been caught on camera playing and chasing each other in adorable trail cam footage from the Bandelier National Monument, in New Mexico. The national park shared the video to its Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon in a post that has been viewed over 6,900 times. "It's playtime, and these little lions want to show you how much fun they have," Bandelier National Monument said in the caption.

With Rise In Hostile Comments, Laura Sanko Rarely Flaunts Husband On Social Media

Laura Sanko is for Invicta FC, what the famous Joe Rogan is for UFC. A former MMA fighter, she has gone from fighting to interviewing other fighters and telling stories about their journey to the top of MMA fighting. However, being a female in sports journalism and broadcasting is not something that everyone appreciates and understands. And in Laura’s case, it has gotten to the point where she has been harassed and directed hostility at by some people just for doing her job.

Ohio man who shot dead K-9 police dog sentenced to 45 years in prison

Kelontre Barefield (pictured), 23, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting dead police dog Jethro. He also pleaded guilty to unrelated burglary charges An Ohio man who killed a K-9 officer has been sentenced to 34 years for the incident that resulted in shooting the dog and 11 years for additional crimes.  Kelontre Barefield, 23, pleaded guilty to both shooting K-9 officer Jethro and four unrelated burglary charges and an aggravated robbery charges, according to the Stark County Clerk of Courts.