Fred Harris, former Oklahoma senator and presidential hopeful, dies at 94

He was a populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent '60s.

Fred Harris, former U.S. senator from Oklahoma and presidential hopeful, dies at 94

Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent 1960s, died Saturday.

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Fred Harris, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, dies at 94

It fell to Fred Harris, chair of the Democratic National Committee in 1969 and 1970, to help heal the party's wounds from the tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police ...

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.

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If you’re in the center, hope for Harris — and a GOP Senate

Want to hedge your bets against both the radical right and the radical left on Tuesday? Kamala Harris is the safer bet.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Leon Cooper Dies at 94; Nobelist Unlocked Secrets of Superconductivity

He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience.

Science - The New York Times - October 29

Oklahoma stuns No. 7 Alabama 24-3 to likely end Tide's playoff hopes

Alabama was overmatched all night. Are the Tide now out of the playoff?

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Former EU chief Juncker hopes for stronger German pro-European course

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Robinson, former USC and Rams coach, dies at 89

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at USC and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies

Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.

Former WaPo editor: Bezos showing ‘weakness’ pulling presidential endorsement

Marty Baron, the former top editor of The Washington Post, is intensifying his criticism of Jeff Bezos, the billionaire owner of the newspaper, over a decision to not endorse a presidential ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Harris campaign hopes to drive young voters to the polls

In her third battleground stop of the day on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on young voter turnout. Polls show Harris has a 23-point advantage ...

Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies

A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Republicans declare victory in hotly contested Pa. Senate race as final votes are counted

NBC News hasn't yet called the Senate race in Pennsylvania, where Republican Dave McCormick holds a narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.

Trump Wins 2024 Presidential Election, Defeating Harris

He played on fears of immigrants and economic worries to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. His victory signaled the advent of isolationism, sweeping tariffs and score settling.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Harris calls Trump to concede presidential race

Vice President has called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on winning the election and concede the race, according to a senior Harris aide.

Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’

Vice-president congratulates president-elect and vows not to ‘concede the fight that fuelled this campaign’

World - Financial Times - November 6

Harris concedes 2024 presidential election with emotional speech

Vice President Kamala Harris gave an emotional and hopeful concession speech Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University, that moved her running mate, Tim Walz, and some supporters to tears. ...

Kansas woman found buried in a freezer in Oklahoma died from 30 stab wounds, report says

A missing Kansas woman who disappeared this year and was found in a freezer buried in a cow pasture in the Oklahoma panhandle was killed in a stabbing attack that left her with dozens of wounds, ...

Ottawa Senators Organization Signs Another Former Bruins Goalie

The signing suggests that Mads Sogaard's injury last week is probably going to be longer term.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Former All-Star Garvey loses U.S. Senate race

Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey was defeated by Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on Tuesday in the race for the California U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Former Capitol police officers campaigning for Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is getting help on the campaign trail from former Capitol police officers who defended Congress from the Jan. 6 insurrection. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott ...

Former Michigan GOP chief voting for Harris

Gary Reed, the former executive director of the Michigan Republican Party, announced Tuesday that he will support Vice President Harris over former President Trump in November. "Trump has no fiscal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Former Obama speechwriter: Biden's become a liability for Harris

Former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau said the best thing President Joe Biden can do for the Harris campaign is focus on his final months in office. “I would look at the numbers, I would look at ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

James Ledbetter, Former Editor-in-Chief of Inc., Dies at 60

A widely respected and admired journalist, he held leadership positions at publishers including Time, Fortune, and Reuters.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Former Rams, USC coach John Robinson dies at 89

John Robinson, former head coach of the Rams and a legendary head coach at USC, has died.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Former Notre Dame football coach Gerry Faust has died at 89

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Former Notre Dame and Akron coach Gerry Faust dies at 89

Faust was hired at Notre Dame before the 1981 season after nearly two decades as a high school head coach.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Ted Olson, conservative lawyer and former U.S. Solicitor General, dies

Former U.S. Solicitor General and Gibson Dunn partner Ted Olson died Wednesday at the age of 84. In a press release, the law firm praised Olson for his work, labeling him a "trailblazing advocate ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Bela Karolyi, controversial former USA Gymnastics coach, dies at 82

Karolyi developed USA Gymnastics into a global force, but his legacy would be tainted by the Larry Nassar scandal

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86

Former trade union activist, who had Alzheimer’s, died peacefully at care home, says family. John Prescott: a life in pictures UK politics live – latest updates John Prescott, the former ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Former UK deputy prime minister John Prescott dies at 86

Politician was central to Tony Blair’s New Labour project

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John Prescott, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

He was a cruise ship waiter before rising in the trade union movement and becoming one of the country’s best-known Labour politicians under Tony Blair.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

M. Jodi Rell, Former Republican Governor of Connecticut, Dies at 78

She was lieutenant governor when her boss, John G. Rowland, resigned in a corruption scandal. The second woman to lead the state, she was later elected in her own right.

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Harris Aides Hopeful That Casting Trump as a Fascist Could Shift Election

While still cautious, advisers and allies believe that casting Donald Trump as a fascist is working, and that their expansive ground game and appeals on abortion rights may carry the day.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Harris hitting every battleground state, hoping to drive turnout

The campaign is reminding women that all votes are secret.

Harris calls on Michigan to vote early, hoping for a boost in the critical battleground state

Vice President Harris on Monday courted voters in Michigan, urging them to vote early in hopes of a boost just over a week before Election Day in the critical battleground state. “We need you to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Democrats start to point fingers even as they hope for Harris win

Vice President Harris could win the presidential election next week. But fingers in Democratic circles are already being pointed behind the scenes, in the event that she falls to former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

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