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Fay Vincent dies at 86: Former MLB commissioner oversaw 1990 labor lockout, expansion plans, more
Vincent was MLB commissioner from 1989-92CBS Sports - 4h -
Ex-MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86 after battling cancer
Vincent had undergone radiation and chemotherapy for bladder cancer and he asked that treatment be stopped.CBS News - 6h -
Fay Vincent, Baseball Commissioner in a Stormy Era, Dies at 86
He presided in a period of union strife, the emergence of steroid use, the banning of Pete Rose and an earthquake that rattled a World Series.The New York Times - 6h -
Welcome to the ‘mask-off’ era
The return of Donald Trump to the White House captures a broader cultural shiftFinancial Times - 22h -
Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent dies at 86
Fay Vincent, who became MLB commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners, has died at 86.ESPN - 4h -
Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86
Fay Vincent, who became an unexpected baseball commissioner in 1989 following the death of A. Bartlett Giamatti and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
George Tice, ‘Bard of New Jersey’ With a Camera, Dies at 86
He found beauty in the prosaic: bars, phone booths, hamburger joints, barber shops — first in a downtrodden Paterson, then throughout the state and beyond.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump appoints acting FAA commissioner after plane collision
President Trump announced Thursday he would appoint an acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator in the wake of the midair crash between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter ...The Hill - 3d -
Claims against Al Fayed reach UK court for first time
The High Court hears details of a civil case being brought against Harrods by an alleged victim.BBC News - 4d -
Trump fires Democratic commissioners at civil rights enforcement agency
President Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners who enforce civil rights in the workplace Monday, extending his purge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the federal ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump Fired E.E.O.C. Commissioners in Late-Night Purge
The removals of the commissioners, along with the general counsel, were part of a whirlwind of actions since Mr. Trump took office, with many aiming to gut diversity policies.The New York Times - 5d -
The DeepSeek panic reveals an AI world ready to blow | James Vincent
The R1 chatbot has sent the tech world spinning – but this tells us less about China than it does about western neuroses. The arrival of DeepSeek R1, an AI language model built by the Chinese AI ...The Guardian - 5d -
Why stormy UK weather is likely to continue for the rest of winter
We are moving in to the final month of winter - how is the forecast shaping up for February and the start of spring in March?BBC News - 6d -
M.L.B.’s Commissioner Has Overseen an Era of Change: ‘My Mark on the Game’
Rob Manfred won’t go down a popular figure. But after a decade on the job, could he baseball’s most transformative leader?The New York Times - 6d -
Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit-ins, Dies at 86
When he and other Black protesters were arrested at a whites-only lunch counter in 1961, they tried a new strategy — ‘Jail No Bail’ — and energized a movement.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
NHL reportedly preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman to retire in 'couple years'
Bettman has been the NHL's commissioner since 1993, overseeing the league's expansion to Southern and Western markets of the United States.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24 -
The New Rules of the Trump Era
Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss the oligarchic power dynamics of the second Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Napheesa Collier says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was 'really supportive' of Unrivaled
Unrivaled's inaugural 2025 season tipped off on FridayCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Al Fayed claimed 'poor health' when police investigated abuse
Pelham Spong reported to police in 2017 that Mohammed Al Fayed had assaulted her a decade before but the investigation was shut down.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office
Mr. Trump has said he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, to the role.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Longtime baseball announcer Bob Uecker dies at 90
Bob Uecker, longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster known as "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 90. Born and raised in Milwaukee, he spent six seasons as a catcher in the MLB. He later went on to ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90
Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into a decadeslong stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died Thursday, officials said.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, died at 90.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Bob Uecker, colorful comedian and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies
From his time as a backup catcher to appearances on Johnny Carson's late night show to his more than five decades in the broadcast booth, people far and wide knew Bob Uecker.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Remembering Bob Uecker: ‘Mr. Baseball’ dies at 90 years old
NBC News’ Sam Brock looks back on the life and legacy of Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer, Hall of Famer and “Major League” actor.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has diedABC News - Jan. 16 -
EU's migration commissioner in Athens for talks on migration pact, returns policy
Magnus Brunner, the European Union’s new commissioner for migration and internal affairs, is in Athens to discuss the bloc's migration policies with Greece, which has long been one of the major ...ABC News - Jan. 16 -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings
It's time! Scott Pianowski, Andy Behrens and Dalton Del Don reveal their draft rankings for fantasy baseball 2025!Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC
Staff of "certain races" would leave shop floor before he toured the store, BBC told.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Met to investigate handling of Al Fayed complaints
The force is currently reviewing 21 allegations made before the former Harrods boss died in 2023.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Met to face inquiry over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed allegations
Internal inquiry, overseen by IOPC, will seek to establish if there were ‘any missed opportunities or failures’. The police watchdog is to examine new complaints from victims of Mohamed Al Fayed ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow, of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. The group was responsible for songs like "Puff the Magic Dragon." Yarrow's career and political activism were marred ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86
Known for his political songs as well as Puff, the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer. Peter Yarrow, a vocalist with the US folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died aged ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
The folk trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Trudeau's era comes to an end
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
Questions remain in Vincent “Vinny” Ferraiolo’s 2014 death
48-year-old Vincent “Vinny” Ferraiolo was found hanging from the ceiling of his exotic pet shop in Chesterfield, Virginia on January 3, 2014. The Chesterfield Police Department ruled his death a ...NBC News - Jan. 5
