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5 figure skating icons talk 'significant loss' after D.C. plane crash
A quintet of American figure skating legends paid tribute to the 28 members of the skating world who died when an American Eagle flight collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., in ...NBC News - 2d -
Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims
Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.The New York Times - 2d -
Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95
The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”The New York Times - 5d -
Chen, Kerrigan added to figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, DABC News - Feb. 24 -
Figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash raises $1.2 million
Organizers of a figure skating event in Washington say they raised $1.2 million for victims of the DABC News - 2d -
Olga James, a Star of ‘Carmen Jones’ and ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Dies at 95
An operatic soprano, she had high-profile roles on film and stage in the 1950s. But after that, she mostly spent her career away from the limelight.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Obituary: Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Superman' and 'Unforgiven,' dies at 95
Gene Hackman has died at 95 after he and his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday afternoon.ABC News - 6d -
Gene Hackman dies at 95: NFL had these unique connections with the legendary actor
The celebrated actor helped the NFL with a special Super Bowl project in 2006CBS Sports - 5d -
Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
David Johansen, punk icon and Buster Poindexter alter ego, dies at 75
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.CBS News - 4d -
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 -
Gene Hackman, 'Hoosiers' star and two-time Oscar winner, dies at 95 alongside his wife, dog in New Mexico home
The legendary actor's cause of death has yet to be revealed, but no foul play is suspectedCBS Sports - 6d -
An opera based on Melville’s masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick,' docks at the Met
The Metropolitan Opera is staging a production of Herman Melville's masterpiece about a white whale, ‘Moby-DickABC News - 5d -
Bieber, Carell skate in benefit game for L.A. fires
Musician Justin Bieber was among a host of celebrities who laced up their skates, along with Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, on Sunday afternoon to support relief funds for the Los Angeles fires ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
Kerr pushing right buttons with revamped Warriors starting five
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been pushing all the right buttons with a revamped starting lineup that has Golden State cruising into the second half of the season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Fix Your Monster Hunter Wilds Seikret Controls With This Button Remap
Curious about how to fix Seikret controls in Monster Hunter Wilds ? The Seikret is your trusty bird mount. Think of them as somewhat akin to a Chocobo, except they can carry a ton of loot, ...GameSpot - 6d -
‘A chilling effect’: is Hollywood too scared to touch hot-button documentaries?
This Sunday could see West Bank-set documentary No Other Land win an Oscar but it remains without US distribution, one of many challenging films facing problems. The Oscars are far from a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman dead at 95
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 at his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. Hackman was found dead along with his wife and dog, but officials say they do not suspect foul play.NBC News - 6d -
'Hoosiers' star Hackman found dead at age 95
Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose films included what is considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time in "Hoosiers," has died at the age of 95.ESPN - 6d -
Watch: EastEnders actors share their most iconic scenes
The actors who play Ian, Cindy, Tracey and Alfie glance back through 40 years of TV history.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
Remembering Gene Hackman's most iconic roles
Iconic actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. The two-time Oscar winner starred in dozens of movies, including "The French Connection" and "The Conversation." USA Today reporter Brian Truitt ...CBS News - 6d -
Iconic rollercoaster Kingda Ka imploded at Six Flags
It's the end of an era for thrill seekers as an iconic roller coaster in the world is imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Kingda Ka was once the tallest and fastest roller coaster ...CBS News - 4d -
Mexico Released Dozens of Cartel Figures Into U.S. Custody
Also, Southeast Asia’s scam centers keep flourishing. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 5d -
Caps, Lightning honor figure skaters lost in crash
The Capitals and Lightning will wear special helmet decals for their game on Saturday in support of the figure skating community and all those affected by the Flight 5342 tragedy in January.ESPN - 4d -
WATCH: Figure skaters honor midair crash victims
U.S. Figure Skating honored the victims of the deadly midair crash over the Potomac in a touching tribute in Washington, D.C.ABC News - 2d -
Crunchbase’s AI can predict startup success with 95% accuracy—will it change investing?
Crunchbase pivots to AI-powered predictions engine with 95% accuracy for startup funding rounds, abandoning historical data in favor of predictive intelligence that forecasts acquisitions and ...VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Barcelona move into first place in La Liga as manager Hansi Flick continues to push the right buttons
Barca have won their last five La Liga games with 15 goals scored and just two concededCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
How the NCAA rules committee plans to curb feigned injuries as concerns grow over hot-button issue
Feigned injuries have accompanied the growth of up-tempo offenses in college footballCBS Sports - 5d -
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 -
From Baywatch to toxic waste - LA's iconic beaches unrecognisable after fires
Under orders from President Trump, the EPA is trying to fast track the clean-up of toxic debris from LA's fires.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Blue Jackets To Move Iconic Cannon To Ohio Stadium Today
One of the main questions that has been asked all week as we get closer and closer to the first ever outdoor game for the Columbus Blue Jackets is, "Will the world-famous Columbus Blue Jackets ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How Trump’s tariffs threaten an iconic US pick-up truck
Chevrolet Silverado’s complex supply chain leaves it particularly vulnerable to a looming trade warFinancial Times - 2d -
Robot Startup Figure Reveals an AI Breakthrough Called Helix
The company also released a video showing two humanoid robots putting away groceries. It’s worth watching.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Hasbro Reveals Spider-Man Figures Based On Insomniac's Game Series
The only thing better than a brand-new Spider-Man action figure is a handful of brand-new Spider-Man action figures. If you're a fan of Insomniac's Spider-Man video games, you can build your own ...GameSpot - Feb. 26 -
BBC criticised by 500 media figures for pulling Gaza documentary
Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Riz Ahmed and Miriam Margolyes are among the signatories on the open letter.BBC News - 6d -
Number of Trans Troops Far Lower Than Estimated, Pentagon Figures Show
The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.The New York Times - 5d -
The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out
The NFL could soon have its own two-way superstar, but Draft prospect Travis Hunter is such a rarity that teams are unsure what to do with him.BBC News - 2d -
Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries
Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.Wired - 1d -
Tunisia puts 40 opposition figures on trial. Activists say it's politically motivated
A Tunisian court has opened a high-profile trial in which 40 people stand accused of conspiring against state securityABC News - 11h -
Missing the cold, the Dutch relive highs and lows of famed skating race 40 years on
Climate change has put the prospect of an actual new edition of the Netherlands' iconic Elfstedentocht skating race over frozen canals and lakes on thin ice but it is relishing the drama of a ...ABC News - Feb. 21
