Joseph Wambaugh, cop-turned-best-selling-author, dies at 88
Unlike those on 'Dragnet' and other cop shows, Wambaugh's fictional officers were often compromised and deeply flawed characters
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Grammy-winning hitmaker Roberta Flack dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
On Monday, singer and pianist Roberta Flack died at the age of 88. The Grammy winner was known for hits like "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."CBS News - 6d -
Russian chess grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, international chess federation general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.NBC News - 4d -
Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88
Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has diedABC News - Feb. 21 -
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer of "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits, has died at age 88.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88
The star's other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin' Love.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88
World champion will be remembered for the ‘match of the century’ against American Bobby Fischer in 1972. Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the cold ...The Guardian - 4d -
Boris Spassky, Chess Champion Who Lost ‘Match of the Century,’ Dies at 88
When Mr. Spassky, a Russian, played Bobby Fischer, an American, in Iceland at the height of the Cold War, the media attention reduced them to pawns in a wider drama.The New York Times - 4d -
Prolific blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies dies at 88
An Australian man credited with saving more than 2 million babies through decades of regular blood and plasma donations has died at age 88.NBC News - 1d -
James Harrison, whose blood plasma saved 2.4M babies, dies at 88
James Harrison, who was credited with saving 2.4 million babies through blood plasma donations over six decades, has died at 88ABC News - 3h -
Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88
Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016. Roberta Flack – a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Roberta Flack, timeless R&B singer who made 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' a hit, dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the R&B singer behind the landmark hits 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' has died. She was 88.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' dies at 88
Grammy award-winning singer Roberta Flack, who crooned hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” which was covered by The Fugees with Lauryn HIll, has died. She was 88.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Roberta Flack, Virtuoso Singer-Pianist Behind ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88
With majestic anthems like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Ms. Flack, a former schoolteacher, became one of the most widely heard artists of the 1970s.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Boris Spassky, who lost famed chess match to Bobby Fischer, dies at 88
Boris Spassky is best remembered for his duel with American Bobby Fischer in a legendary 1972 match that became a proxy for Cold War rivalries.CBS News - 3d -
Australian ‘man with the golden arm’, whose rare blood saved 2.4m babies, dies at 88
James Harrison rolled up his sleeve more than 1,100 times to give his plasma, which was used in life-saving anti-D medication. James Harrison, the Australian known as “the man with the golden arm” ...The Guardian - 2h -
Nate Burleson revisits history with civil rights icon Joseph McNeil
As part of our Black History Month celebration, Nate Burleson sits down with Joseph McNeil, one of the four students who led the Greensboro sit-ins in 1960. Meeting at the original Woolworth's ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Pennsylvania secures 88-75 win against Dartmouth
Led by Nick Spinoso's 23 points, the Pennsylvania Quakers defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 88-75ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Soulful songstress Roberta Flack dead at 88
Singer Roberta Flack, whose signature voice and soulful interpretations catapulted her to the top of the charts and influenced generations, has died. She was 88.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Frankétienne, Father of Haitian Letters, Is Dead at 88
A prolific novelist, poet, painter and soothsayer, he was inspired by the chaos of his country and published the first novel written entirely in Haitian Creole.The New York Times - 5d -
Martin Bakole to face Joseph Parker on short notice after Daniel Dubois falls ill days before event
The heavyweight showdown was expected to produce the next challenger to unified king Oleksandr UsykCBS Sports - Feb. 20 -
Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness
British heavyweight was due to defend title on Saturday Martin Bakole steps in to face Parker as replacement Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his IBF world heavyweight title defence against ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole results: New Zealander lands thunderous blow as Bakole's corner call it off
Bakole steps in on 48 hours' notice after Daniel Dubois fell illCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Beterbiev-Bivol 2 results: Joseph Parker puts down short-notice opponent Martin Bakole with 2nd-round TKO
The notice was short and the fight was quick between Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
Townsend scores 24 as Yale beats Cornell 92-88
Led by Nick Townsend's 24 points, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Cornell Big Red 92-88ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Montgomery's 23 lead UNC Wilmington past Delaware 88-58
Led by Bo Montgomery's 23 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 88-58 on SaturdayABC News - 2d -
Taylor has 23 points and South Carolina State takes down Delaware State 94-88 in OT
Led by Mitchel Taylor's 23 points, the South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the Delaware State Hornets 94-88 in overtimeABC News - Feb. 22 -
Zach LaVine scores season-high 42 points to help Kings beat Hornets 130-88
Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over the Charlotte HornetsABC News - 6d -
Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers
A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance
A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies
Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Guardians owner Dolan, 94, dies, team announces
Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94, the Guardians announced in a statement on Monday, adding that Dolan died Sunday night of natural ...ESPN - 6d -
Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78
He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.BBC News - 5d
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