A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Remembering the pioneering spirit of Dave Pelz, who changed the game in so many ways

Dave Pelz, whose name became synonymous with the words "short game," died on Sunday. He was 85.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

James Reason, Who Used Swiss Cheese to Explain Human Error, Dies at 86

Mistakes happen, he theorized, because multiple vulnerabilities in a system align — like the holes in cheese — to create a recipe for disaster.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Larry Buendorf, Secret Service Agent Who Saved President Ford, Dies at 87

By grabbing a loaded handgun from Squeaky Fromme in 1975, Mr. Buendorf, as part of a Secret Service detail, thwarted a would-be assassin in California’s capital.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32

Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14

K.W. Lee, Journalist Who Gave a Voice to Asian American Communities, Dies at 96

His reporting sought to humanize and unite Asian Americans. It also led to the release of a Korean immigrant on death row.

The New York Times - 6d

Mark Grossich, Who Opened Campbell Apartment and More Luxe NYC Bars, Dies at 74

His lounges in Manhattan settings like Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building conjured the elegance of a bygone era.

The New York Times - 6d

Max Frankel, Top Times Editor Who Led a Newspaper in Transition, Dies at 94

As executive editor from 1986 to 1994, he oversaw a period of financial, technological and journalistic change while lifting newsroom morale and diversifying the staff.

The New York Times - 4d

J. Bennett Johnston, Who Helped Shape U.S. Energy Policy, Dies at 92

A four-term Democratic senator from Louisiana, he pushed for nuclear power and ending the nation’s reliance on foreign oil.

The New York Times - 1d

Cindyana Santangelo, actor and model who lived the 'party rock star life' before getting sober, has died

Cindyana Santangelo, a philanthropist, actor and music video star whose credits include 'CSI: Miami' and 'Married... With Children' was found dead in Malibu.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Herb Greene, Who Photographed the Grateful Dead and Other 1960s Rock Acts, Dies at 82

One of the first to shoot the Grateful Dead, he also memorably chronicled many of the other bands that were on the scene in the late 1960s.

The New York Times - 23h

‘Nobody found him in time’: how neglect and stress led to the deaths of a full-time carer and his son

David Lodge died after being found next to his father and full-time carer Peter’s body. His sister Keri believes the strain of caring and lack of government support contributed to their deaths. ...

The Guardian - 3d

Flannery O’Connor at 100: should we still read her?

She died before she was 40, leaving behind a body of blazingly original short fiction set in America’s segregated south. But her reputation has been tarnished by accusations of racism. A month ...

The Guardian - 2d

Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93

Relatives are remembering former U_S_ Sen_ Alan Simpson of Wyoming as “an uncommonly generous man” who was “gifted in crossing party lines.”

ABC News - Mar. 14

Rugby player, 15, dies after suffering blow to the head

Tributes have been paid in France to a 15-year-old player who suffered a fatal injury during a match.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Jeffrey Bruce Klein, a Founder and Editor of Mother Jones, Dies at 77

He was one of four journalists who started the muckraking progressive magazine in 1976. He returned as its editor in chief in the 1990s.

The New York Times - Mar. 20

Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman Elected to Congress, Dies at 49

Ms. Love, who represented Utah in Congress from 2015 to 2019, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.

The New York Times - 3d

Mixed emotion! Italian duo take home BNP Paribas Open mixed-doubles title

In a tense championship match on Stadium 3 it was an Italian pair that came out on top and will share $100,000 first prize

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Italian postal service sees surge in mail for Pope Francis, much sent from children

The Italian postal service has seen a huge increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his Feb. 14 hospitalization

ABC News - Mar. 19

Juventus crisis explained: Why the Italian giants decided to sack Thiago Motta and what's next at the club

The Italian giants have sacked Thiago Motta and replaced him with Igor Tudor until the end of the season

CBS Sports - 3d

Sonia Citron could be the key to Notre Dame’s NCAA Tournament hopes — and a future WNBA star

CHICAGO — It’s hard to knock Sonia Citron off balance. The Notre Dame senior guard isn’t easily rattled. Opposing teams have developed a habit of bodying her at the perimeter, trying to disarm her ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Eilish McColgan ‘numb’ to body-shaming social media comments

Online comments suggest runner has eating disorder ‘I am healthy, my body is healthy’ Eilish McColgan says she is “numb” to comments on social media about her body shape and warned of the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Body of newborn baby found outside west London church

Police appeal for mother to come forward for her own welfare after body found outside church in Notting Hill. The body of a newborn baby has been found outside a church in London, with police ...

The Guardian - 2d

Josh Giddey to travel with Bulls on 6-game trip, though it's not clear when he'll return from injury

Coach Billy Donovan said Thursday the point guard will travel with the team and there is “some optimism” he will play during the trip. Giddey left in the fourth quarter of Chicago's win over ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Zero migrants left at Guantánamo after flights back to US

Presented by GE Aerospace — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story Zero migrants left at Guantánamo after flights back to US The Trump ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Judge orders 6 federal agencies to offer to reinstate fired probationary employees

A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to offer to reinstate probationary employees who were fired as part of the Trump administration's cuts through the Office of Personnel Management. ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Mancini celebrates Roma’s 6-game win streak: “Forza Grande Roma.”

Roma continue their positive streak, extending it to six victories after beating Cagliari 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.The match was decided by Artem Dovbyk, who scored the goal that gave the ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

GTA 6 Is Not In Competition With Indie Games, PlayStation Boss Says

The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI later this year-- assuming it's not delayed --is poised to be a major moment in the world of video games. According to PlayStation higher-up Greg Rice, who heads ...

GameSpot - Mar. 20

Maine Republican who posted photos of trans student sues state House speaker over censure

A Republican state lawmaker in Maine is suing her House Speaker and clerk over a recent vote by the Democratic-led body to censure her for posting photos of a minor on social media in protest ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

‘I was surprised how common it is’: the director of Sebastian on his controversial film about an author who enters sex work

In Sebastian, a writer sells his body to provide material for his debut novel, then doesn’t give the night job up. Mikko Mäkelä explains what inspired his film – and remembers his cinematic sexual ...

The Guardian - 16h

Latest in Italian coast guard recovers bodies of 6 migrants who died in shipwreck in the Mediterranean

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