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Kinky Friedman, musical satirist and writer who also ran for Texas governor, dies at 79
Kinky Friedman, a musician known for satire and a wild run for Texas governor, has died. Friedman, whom a friend called the 'last free person on earth,' was 79.
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ABC News - Entertainment
Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79
Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist who also dabbled in Texas politics with a campaign for governor, has died -
The New York Times - Business
Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Dies at 79
A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted city and beyond. -
BBC News - Top stories
The Malawi music icon who became a 'soldier for the poor'
Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless. -
CNBC - Business
2 do's—and 1 don't—of planning a group vacation, from a travel writer who hates group trips
Walker travels five to six times per year, but she's only been on five group trips total. -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas hiker dies after collapsing in Grand Canyon National Park
Officials in Grand Canyon National Park on Monday stressed the danger that extreme heat poses after a Texas man collapsed and died on a trail over the weekend. -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas driver who plowed into bus stop outside migrant shelter convicted
George Alvarez was intoxicated when he lost control of his vehicle and drove into a crowd. He faces up to 160 years in prison. -
The New York Times - Business
Jamie Kellner, TV Executive Who Started Fox and WB, Dies at 77
With an emphasis on younger viewers, he established the networks as serious rivals to ABC, CBS and NBC, which had ruled television for nearly 40 years. -
NBC News - Top stories
Iranians vote to replace president who died in a helicopter crash
Millions of Iranians are heading to the polls Friday in a snap election called after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash last month.Iran -
The New York Times - Top stories
Martin Mull, Comic Actor Who Rose to Fame on ‘Mary Hartman,’ Dies at 80
Mr. Mull, who was also an artist and a musician, had a long list of credits that included the sitcoms “Roseanne” and “Veep.”
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