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Shel Talmy, producer for the Who, the Kinks and David Bowie, dies aged 87
The American producer helped to craft a raw, immediate sound for British rock in the mid-1960s, with hits such as You Really Got Me and My Generation. Shel Talmy, the music producer behind classics ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Bill Moyes, Australian ‘Birdman’ Who Popularized Hang Gliding, Dies at 92
A modern-day Icarus, he set a world record for the longest unassisted flight, was arrested after soaring into the Grand Canyon and nearly killed himself several times.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Joanne Chory, Who Enlisted Plants to Fight Climate Change, Dies at 69
Biologist sought to breed crops that could store more carbon safely underground in their roots.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Tributes paid to ‘kind and loving’ British tourist who died in Laos
Simone White was one of six people to die in suspected methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng. Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful, kind and loving” British tourist Simone White, one of ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Matthew Byars, who appeared on 'Real Housewives' with Karen Huger, dies at 37
Matthew Byars, who was introduced as an assistant to Karen Huger on 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' has died, according to the Maryland medical examiner.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday -
Madeleine Riffaud, ‘the Girl Who Saved Paris,’ Dies at 100
Humiliated by a Nazi officer as a teenager, she joined the French Resistance. By the time she was 20, she had killed a German soldier, survived torture and captured a supply train.World - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
Fred R. Harris, Senator Who Ran for President, Dies at 94
After eight years in the Senate as a moderate Democrat, he took a leftward turn toward “new populism” in a failed shot at the presidency in 1976.Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
Shel Talmy, record producer who oversaw hits by the Kinks and the Who, dies at 87
The American-born record producer was an architect of the catchy if rough-hewn sound that drove many a British pop act to stardom in the mid-1960s.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15 -
Sky turn to Aces assistant Marsh as new coach
The Sky have named Tyler Marsh, an assistant coach and head of player development with the Las Vegas Aces, as their new head coach.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Are Marsh's skill development and the Sky's potential a perfect match?
Two of seven WNBA head-coaching jobs are filled after the Chicago Sky named Aces assistant Tyler Marsh their coach Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
The Sky Is Falling on the Chicago Bears and No One Is Shocked
It’s possible the Bears could consider changing offensive coordinators again under Matt Eberflus, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
Rudy May, 1980 American League ERA champion who pitched for Yankees, Angels, others, dies at 80
May pitched in parts of 16 MLB seasons across his careerSports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Brought 'Box of Rain' to the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
An untraditional bass player who was enamored of John Coltrane, Lesh gave the band a unique twist on rock ’n’ roll.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26 -
DJ Clark Kent, Who Introduced Jay-Z to the Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 58
He was a producer and club D.J. who helped rappers find their voices and fortunes, and who later became known as a raconteur of hip-hop history.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99
D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
'We all know someone who has died' - the town in Valencia devastated by floods
The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Family of Georgia mother who died takes steps to file lawsuit over delayed abortion care
The family of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old mother who died following delayed abortion care, have taken steps to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. According to a ProPublica investigation, doctors ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Family of mom who died after delayed abortion care says death was preventable
CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke to Amber Thurman's family and the ProPublica reporter whose investigation found doctors waited 19 hours before performing surgery on Thurman.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Janey Godley, Scottish Comic Who Brought Humor to Harrowing Topics, Dies at 63
A Scottish performer, she said she believed there were “funny sides” to terrible experiences, including some that she drew from her own times of loss and hardship.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Dub Jones, Who Scored 6 Touchdowns for Browns in One Game, Dies at 99
A 6-foot-4 halfback and flanker, he was a tall, reliable target for Browns quarterback Otto Graham as Cleveland rolled to titles in the late 1940s and ’50s.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless other artists, dies at 91
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless other artists, dies at 91Entertainment - ABC News - November 4 -
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Quincy Jones has died at age 91Entertainment - ABC News - November 4 -
Quincy Jones, giant of US music who produced Michael Jackson's Thriller, dies aged 91
Jones was best known as the producer of three Michael Jackson albums - Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Quincy Jones, legendary composer who shaped Michael Jackson's solo career, has died
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, has died at 91.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4 -
Indigenous Canadian judge who reshaped nation’s legal system dies aged 73
Murray Sinclair praised by prime minister for pioneering country’s Indigenous reconciliation efforts. Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe judge, senator and university chancellor, who reshaped ...World - The Guardian - November 4