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Orca Dies at Miami Seaquarium After Half-Century in Captivity

Orca, 57, Died From
Old Age, Chronic Illnesses

UPDATED

Oct 17, 2023 6:03 PM CDT

Orca, 57, Died From Old Age, Chronic Illnesses

Plans had been underway to return Lolita to her native waters from the Miami Seaquarium

(Newser) - Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, died from old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to a report released Tuesday by the Miami Seaquarium. Lolita—also known as Tokitae, or Toki—died Aug. 18 at age 57. The veterinarian who conducted the necropsy found that...

Iconic Kurt Cobain Guitar Sells for $4.5M

Iconic Kurt Cobain Guitar
Sells for Staggering Price

May 23, 2022 1:27 AM CDT

Iconic Kurt Cobain Guitar Sells for Staggering Price

Electric guitar from 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video went for $4.5M

(Newser) - The electric guitar Kurt Cobain used in the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video was auctioned Sunday, and the iconic instrument sold for the staggering sum of $4.5 million. That's quite a bit more than the pre-auction estimate of $600,000, Variety reports. After a bidding war,...

After DWI Charge,
Colts' Irsay Heads to Rehab

Mar 18, 2014 4:19 PM CDT

After DWI Charge, Colts' Irsay Heads to Rehab

Multiple prescription drugs found during traffic stop

(Newser) - The family of Colts owner Jim Irsay said today that he has placed himself in a treatment facility after police found multiple prescription drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The 54-year-old Irsay, who acknowledged a painkiller dependency more than a decade ago, faces preliminary charges of misdemeanor driving...

Colts Owner: Peyton Won't Be Back This Season

Sep 26, 2011 10:04 AM CDT

Colts Owner: Peyton Won't Be Back This Season

But he may practice in December

(Newser) - Peyton Manning may recover from surgery quickly enough to practice with the Colts by December, but the team doesn’t expect him to actually take the field until next season, owner Jim Irsay told a breakfast for Super Bowl donors this morning, according to the Indy Star . But the AP...

Manning
Re-Signs
With Colts

Jul 31, 2011 5:40 AM CDT

Manning Re-Signs With Colts

5-year, $90-million deal give Colts salary-cap flexibility

(Newser) - "OFFICIAL ----WE HAVE A DEAL!!!!!!!!!" tweeted Indianapolis Colts' owner Jim Irsay in caps last night, as the Colts signed Peyton Manning to a $90 million, five-year contract, reports the Indianapolis Star . The deal likely ensures the 35-year-old quarterback will stay a Colt for the rest of his career....

Colts Owner, NFL Chief Slam Limbaugh Comments

Oct 13, 2009 2:36 PM CDT

Colts Owner, NFL Chief Slam Limbaugh Comments

Rush's bid to be an NFL owner looks unlikely

(Newser) - Rush Limbaugh's bid for the St. Louis Rams is looking increasingly hopeless: Colts owner Jim Irsay said today he "couldn't even think of voting for him" and didn't plan on discussing the bid with other NFL owners, reports NBC's Pro Football Talk. "I'm very sensitive to know...

Dungy Will Be Back with Colts Next Year

Jan 21, 2008 10:45 PM CST

Dungy Will Be Back with Colts Next Year

Associate head coach Caldwell named as successor by owner

(Newser) - Tony Dungy will return for his seventh season at the helm of the Colts. Dungy had contemplated retirement each of the past couple seasons, but after discussing the matter with his family he decided to return. "I'm happy to be back. … My whole family's happy and hopefully our...