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Veteran who survived 'hell on Earth' dies aged 101
Walter Nixon was 20 when he served on the frontline at the Battle of Anzio in Italy in 1944.BBC News - Top stories -
Donald E. Petersen, Who Boosted Quality at Ford Motor, Dies at 97
As chief executive in the 1980s, he worked with the quality guru W. Edwards Deming.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wolves' Naz Reid named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and he was ironically helped by strong stretch as starter
Reid helped the Timberwolves earn a No. 3 seed in the Western ConferenceCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at age 65
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. has died at the age of 65. The Democrat was first elected in 2012 to represent the state's 10th Congressional District, which includes the city of Newark. Errol Barnett has more.CBS News - Top stories -
Rumi Missabu, Avant-Garde Drag Performer Who Glittered, Dies at 76
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88
She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.The New York Times - World -
Michael Cuscuna, Who Unearthed Hidden Jazz Gems, Dies at 75
Possibly the most prolific archival record producer in history, he was a founder of the Mosaic label, which became the gold standard of jazz reissues.The New York Times - Business -
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.The New York Times - Health -
Peter Schey, Tenacious Lawyer Who Defended Migrant Rights, Dies at 77
He won the right to services like school and health care for people illegally crossing the border into the U.S. He also fought the Trump administration’s family separation policy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Michael C. Jensen, 84, Who Helped Reshape Modern Capitalism, Dies
He heralded stock options and golden parachutes as a professor at Harvard Business School, influencing a generation of Wall Street executives.The New York Times - Business -
Missile Defense Goes Beyond the Iron Dome
Comparing short- and long-range missile defenses is like comparing apples and oranges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reparations to be paid to survivors of wartime sexual violence in Ukraine
First payments to be made during an ongoing conflict is ‘important step towards restoring justice’, says first lady, Olena Zelenska . The first reparation payments are to be made in the next few weeks to survivors of wartime rape by Russian ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden meets with 4-year-old American who was held hostage by Hamas
President Biden met at the White House Wednesday with Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old who was held by Hamas in Gaza and was released last November as part of a hostage deal. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters the meeting ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Man who killed Will Smith gets 25-year sentence
The man who fatally shot retired Saints star Will Smith after a 2016 car crash has received a 25-year prison sentence following his conviction on a manslaughter charge.ESPN - Sports -
Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’
After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that his comments were wrong.The New York Times - Top stories -
Dow closes lower by more than 370 points as inflation, growth worries resurface: Live updates
Stocks fell Thursday after the latest U.S. economic data showed a sharp slowdown in growth and pointed to persistent inflation.CNBC - Business -
Middle East crisis live: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs
War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says UN official. See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverageA premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother’s womb by an emergency caesarean section ...The Guardian - World -
Wrexham’s Paul Mullin: ‘As soon as we leave the pitch, Ryan’s first to text’
Star striker talks achieving another promotion, potentially making scoring history and finding acceptance in his son’s autism. ‘The desire to win will be the same as every other game,” Paul Mullin says as he anticipates a Hollywood-style finale ...The Guardian - World -
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers
Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital waitlistABC News - Health -
Anne Innis Dagg, Giraffe Researcher Who Was Held Back by Sexism, Dies at 91
Dagg was one of the first Western scientists to systematically study the behavior of any species in its natural habitat.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East crisis live: infant girl dies from extreme heat in Rafah, says UN, as fears grow over Gaza conditions
UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says rising temperatures are exacerbating the sanitation crisis . See all our coverage of the Middle East crisisAt least 34,388 Palestinians have been killed and 77,437 others injured in ...The Guardian - World -
Man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter
The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith after a car crash in 2016 has received a 25-year prison sentence following his January conviction on a manslaughter chargeABC News - Sports -
NFL draft attendees down for 3rd straight year. J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit
There’s no place Drake Maye would rather beABC News - Sports - NFL -
Man who fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith after a car crash gets 25 years in prison
The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.NBC News - Top stories -
Man who fatally shot former Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence
Smith was fatally shot following a 2016 car crashCBS Sports - Sports -
Jan. 6 rioter who sought to 'incite violence' by Trump supporters sentenced to six years
John Sullivan, a Jan. 6 defendant who filmed Ashli Babbitt's shooting, was convicted in November on numerous charges.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden campaign invokes Taylor Swift to knock Trump: ‘The smallest man who ever lived’
President Biden’s reelection campaign invoked megastar Taylor Swift to knock former President Trump on Friday, saying he had a tortured week. The campaign used lyrics from her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” to set a split screen ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Round 2 recap: Eagles, Colts get draft steals in DeJean, Mitchell
Plus: Buffalo snagged a new target for Josh Allen, while Carolina selected the draft's first RB. Who did your team pick tonight?Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Columbia University says it has banned protester who said 'Zionists don't deserve to live'
Columbia University said Friday that it has banned a student protest leader from campus after a video resurfaced Thursday that showed the student saying Zionists "don't deserve to live."NBC News - Top stories -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff seriesABC News - Sports - NBA -
Paul Skenes finally starts building up workload but Pirates GM is keeping any promotion benchmarks secret
Wednesday's start was the first time Skenes had pitched into the fifth inning since he was draftedCBS Sports - Sports -
Rwanda's Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it's ready for migrants from Britain
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Rwanda's Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it's ready for migrants from Britain
Rwanda says it’s ready to receive migrants from the United Kingdom after British Parliament this week approved a long-stalled bill seeking to stem the tide of people crossing the English Channel in small boats by deporting some of them to the East ...ABC News - World -
Marvel Multiverse Movie Directors Confused Why Downey Jr. Thinks Iron Man Can Return
Earlier this month, Robert Downey Jr. expressed his willingness to return to Marvel despite the fact that his signature character, Tony Stark/Iron Man, perished in Avengers: Endgame. During a recent interview with Total Film, Endgame directors ...GameSpot - Tech - Entertainment -
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Science is closing in on the frailties of old age
Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a diseaseFinancial Times - Business