Robert Towne Oscarwinning Screenwriting Icon Behind Chinatown Dies at 89
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Landry, ex-Lions standout QB and assistant, dies
Greg Landry, the former Lions quarterback and assistant coach, has died. He was 77. Landry was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 1971, and five years later, earned the NFL's Comeback Player of ...20 minutes ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
‘They have him by the balls’: senior Tories warn Robert Jenrick will be at mercy of ‘Braverman right’ as leader
Party figures say frontrunner will be brought down by the right if he tries to move to more moderate ground. Robert Jenrick will be toppled by the Tory party’s right wing should he attempt to pivot ...30 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Behind Trump’s Views on Ukraine: Putin’s Gambit and a Political Grudge
The roots of Donald Trump’s animus toward Ukraine — an issue with profound consequences should he be elected again — can be found in a yearlong series of events spanning 2016 and 2017.47 minutes ago - Ukraine -
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Murder investigation after inmate dies at prison
The man, in his 40s, died after an incident in Cloverhill Prison in Dublin on Saturday morning.1 hour ago -
World - The New York Times
Michigan Father Dies in Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon, Family Says
Kamel Ahmad Jawad, a U.S. citizen, was remembered by friends and relatives as someone who chose to stay behind to help others who couldn’t flee.3 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Michigan Father Dies in Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon, Family Says
Kamel Ahmad Jawad, a U.S. citizen, was remembered by friends and relatives as someone who chose to stay behind to help others who couldn’t flee.3 hours ago - Israel -
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Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies aged 89
The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.4 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Freeman expected for G1: Ankle's 'good enough'
Freddie Freeman was still favoring his tender ankle Friday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I don't doubt that he'll be ready to go" for Saturday's Game 1 against the Padres.7 hours ago -
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Trump returns to scene of shooting - and a town trying to heal
The mood in Butler, Pennsylvania, is a mixture of guilt and grief ahead of Trump's return.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Bills Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies at 85
Shaw retired in 1969, a year before the NFL-AFL merger.12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump holds town hall in North Carolina
Former President Trump is holding a town hall event in the critical swing state of North Carolina Friday evening. The event comes just hours after he was scheduled to join Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Star Known for His Height and Heart, Dies at 58
The 7’2” player won friends while blocking their shots, and won fans for his towering presence as a trailblazer off the court.16 hours ago - NBA -
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Behind the Tyre Nichols trial mixed verdict
Three officers charged in connection to the beating death of Tyre Nichols received mixed verdicts Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the trial's results.16 hours ago -
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Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom
It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967.17 hours ago -
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North Carolina towns under mud after Helene
The feet-high mud and debris in Marshall, North Carolina, is reportedly being considered hazardous as efforts to clean up from Helene's damage continue. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.17 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Obsessive and Empathetic Coach Behind the N.F.L.’s Biggest Surprise
Kevin O’Connell’s unique teaching method has resonated with his Vikings’ players.17 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Thames Water risks falling behind on crucial equity raise, potential investors warn
Interested shareholders say they have been unable to access the books as troubled utility races to raise cash20 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez demand answers from Roberts on Alito, Thomas actions
Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are asking Chief Justice John Roberts to answer a series of questions about his awareness of an upside-down American flag that flew ...20 hours ago -
World - CBS News
Child dies from rabies after bat found in room, officials say
"The parents looked, didn't see any signs of a bite or scratches or saliva, and didn't seek getting a rabies vaccine," a health official said.21 hours ago -
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Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
European IPO Revival Still Lags Behind U.S.
Europe’s market for initial public offerings got off to a lively start in the fourth quarter, winding down a better year for new listings, though levels continue to lag the average and trail the U.S.Yesterday - Europe -
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Dangerous e-motorbikes 'putting town under siege'
There are fears it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed by reckless riders.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘I never said I was going to retire ...’ Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs
He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey. As a struggling ...Yesterday -
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Jay J. Armes, Private Eye With a Superhero Story, Dies at 92
With steel hooks for hands and a flamboyant personality, Mr. Armes captured the attention, and scrutiny, of reporters across the nation.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
NBA icon and NASCAR owner Michael Jordan suing circuit
Two racing teams, one owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, accusing NASCAR operators of being "monopolistic bullies" who line the pockets of the ...Yesterday - NASCAR -
Politics - The Hill
Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years behind bars in voting system data scheme
A Colorado county clerk was sentenced to nine years in prison Thursday after spearheading a data breach scheme in the 2020 presidential election. District Judge Matthew Barrett sparred with former ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106
He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America’s declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it.Yesterday -
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Behind the Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney will make their cross-party partnership official at an event in Wisconsin. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle has more on the Harris campaign effort to ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
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Rare whale died of chronic entanglement in Maine fishing gear
Federal authorities say a rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gearYesterday -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Fox's John Roberts knocks Brennan for Vance debate fact check
Fox News anchor John Roberts took a shot at CBS debate moderator Margaret Brennan for the way she handled a fact-check of former President Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) during this ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Another Woman Dies in Childbirth at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn
After the death of a 24-year-old woman, Woodhull Hospital could face questions, for the third time since 2020, about the safety of its labor and delivery floor.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Meet Harold Daggett, the Union Leader Behind the Ports Strike
As president of the International Longshoremen’s Association, Harold Daggett is taking advantage of organized labor’s resurgence to drive a hard bargain.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Robert Saleh: "There is no cadence issue. There never was a cadence issue. It was created."
Yes, it's not easy to tiptoe around a delicate genius.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
JD Vance is the handpicked leader of the antidemocracy movement in America | Robert Reich
Rightwing tech lords are betting that Vance will be the Republican presidential pick in 2028. They’re probably right. JD Vance, the Republican candidate for vice-president, will almost certainly be ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Can Knicks' defense hold up with Karl-Anthony Towns at center?
The Knicks will have to get the best out of Karl-Anthony Towns on the defensive end to get where they want to be this season.2 days ago