Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Integral part of Georgetown's legacy of big men was 'larger than life'
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'Larger than life' Mutombo, 58, dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.20 minutes ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, dies at 58
Beloved finger-wagging Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball's most feared shot blockers and admired humanitarians, died after fighting brain cancer, officials said Monday.35 minutes ago - NBA -
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Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader who was banned for life, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who was banned from the sport after gambling on his own team as a player and manager, died Monday.42 minutes ago -
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California Bans Legacy Preferences at Private Universities
The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state.1 hour ago - California -
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Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
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UN extends Haiti mission mandate after dropping push for larger peacekeeping effort
The United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously renewed a multinational security support mission (MSS) in Haiti to combat armed gangs after the U.S. dropped a push to enlarge the effort ...2 hours ago - United Nations -
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California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities
California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions. The move comes after the SCOTUS decision to limit affirmative action.4 hours ago - California -
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Calvin Johnson Is Back in Detroit, Where He Remains Larger Than Life
The Lions players who weren’t teammates with Johnson still understand what he means to local fans.4 hours ago -
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Giants part ways with Zaidi; Posey now president of baseball ops
The San Francisco Giants will begin a search for a new president of baseball operations after parting ways with Farhan Zaidi.4 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Integral part of Georgetown's legacy of big men was 'larger than life'
Along with Patrick Ewing before him and Alonzo Mourning after, Mutombo was part of a run of Hoya centers who dominated college basketball4 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson: A Life in Pictures
After years as a struggling songwriter, he found his voice with a direct, evocative style that launched his decades-long career as a musician, actor and activist.4 hours ago -
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Kris Kristofferson’s Stories Were Wonderfully Larger Than Life
The singer, songwriter and actor, who died on Saturday at 88, found his way into situations and tales that underscored his role as a conscience for country music.5 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58
Coming late to basketball, he nevertheless found stardom, retiring with the second-most blocked shots in league history. He devoted much of his life to humanitarian causes.5 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond
'That guy is a giant,' an emotional Urjiri said, 'an incredible person'5 hours ago -
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NBA legend Mutombo dies from brain cancer aged 58
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.5 hours ago - NBA -
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A soldier and a police officer are among 4 men sentenced to life in prison for gang rape
Four Tanzanian men, including a soldier and a police officer, have been sentenced to life in prison for gang raping an underage girl in a case that caused national outrage6 hours ago -
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WATCH: Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy on and off the court
Sportswriter Marc Spears says the late legendary center was “more than just a basketball player.”6 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Hall of Famer, legendary NBA shot blocker battled brain cancer
Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year7 hours ago - NBA -
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Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge in homage to a medieval tradition
Actor Damian Lewis has driven a flock of sheep across the River Thames in homage to a centuries-old tradition7 hours ago -
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'Just a great human being': Joel Embiid, Adam Silver, Pau Gasol and more react to death of Dikembe Mutombo
On Monday, the basketball world mourned the loss of Mutombo, a Hall of Famer and humanitarian known for his feats both on and off the court.8 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian, dies at 58
Former NBA star’s diagnosis was revealed two years ago Center was known for charity work in US and Africa Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, whose towering presence dominated basketball ...8 hours ago - NBA -
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Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer
Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer8 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday after a battle with brain cancer, the league ...9 hours ago -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.9 hours ago - NBA -
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at 58
Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed.9 hours ago - NBA -
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As Mexico’s President Steps Down, Some Laud His Legacy, but Others Fear It
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador lifted millions out of poverty while eroding democratic norms, allowing his nationalist political movement to expand its sway.10 hours ago -
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More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under water
At least 30 stranded or missing and hundreds injured after heaviest monsoon rains in two decades. More than 200 people were killed in Nepal over the weekend in what experts described as some of the ...10 hours ago -
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Kishida's legacy: Scandals and compromise at home, global respect for security and diplomacy
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says he plans to call a snap election for Oct. 2716 hours ago -
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Helene death toll climbs, nearing hundred; millions still without power
Days after Hurricane Helene made landfall, devastating flooding, road closures and power outages remain in hard-hit areas.18 hours ago -
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Marlins part ways with 2023 NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker
The Miami Marlins have parted ways with Skip Schumaker, ending the 2023 NL Manager of the Year’s two-season stint with the team23 hours ago - MLB -
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October's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will dazzle parts of South America and Pacific
A “ring of fire" eclipse of the sun will cross the Pacific and the tips of Argentina and ChileYesterday -
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Australia beat England by 49 runs (DLS) to win fifth men’s ODI and series – as it happened
England collapsed after a spectacular start with the bat as Australia won the ODI series decider on a rainy day in Bristol. 2nd over: England 17-0 (Salt 16, Duckett 1) Ben Duckett gets off the ...Yesterday - Australia -
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Tadeg Pogacar wins Cycling Road World Championships 2024 men’s elite race – as it happened
The Slovenian completed his triple crown of Giro, Tour and Worlds with a devastating ride from 100km out. 245km to go: Into open country, and through some farmland and, yes, Swiss cottages. It’s ...Yesterday -
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Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border
Two countries agree to modifications beneath Matterhorn peak, one of Europe’s highest summits. Switzerland and Italy have redrawn a border that traverses an Alpine peak as melting glaciers shift ...Yesterday -
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Is there a liquid wetter than water?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. Is there a liquid ...Yesterday