plethora - more than enough, excess, over abundance
Example: "After a lengthy un-newsworthy period, we suddenly have a plethora of deaths among the rich & famous - Jackson & Faucett included."
As a starter: and as a former teacher in English, I hope to add to reader's vocabulary by presenting a word a day in simple terms that anyone can understand - from current use in publications, radio,TV, etc. Remember: use a new word three times in a day and it's yours forever!