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Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101
Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recentlyWorld - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
Toni Vaz, Stuntwoman and Founder of N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards, Dies at 101
She created a program to honor Black artistic success in the 1960s. But she spent decades trying to get its organizers to recognize her role.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only full sibling, died MondayEntertainment - ABC News - November 5 -
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Samuel Alito and Princess Gloria Bonded Over Catholicism and Ending Abortion
Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis bonded with Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. over Catholicism and ending abortion. She introduced him to her sumptuous world when he visited her Bavarian palace.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82
He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
Sister Sally Butler, Nun Who Blew the Whistle on Sex Abuse, Dies at 93
In the 1960s, she worked with priests to serve residents of housing projects in Brooklyn. Decades later, she learned that those priests had been abusing young boys.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
Tyka Nelson, Sister of Prince Who Carved Her Own Path, Dies at 64
Out from under an imposing shadow, she recorded four albums as a singer and had two R&B hits before turning her focus to her brother’s legacy.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Blitz — a bravura wartime epic from Steve McQueen
The director tells the story of bomb-struck London through the eyes of a family — and a child in particularWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
"Kindness 101" explores self-confidence
Steve Hartman and his children continue their "Kindness 101" series with a lesson on self-confidence. They meet a Super Bowl champion who shares how his greatest achievement happened off the field.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Princess of Wales to attend Remembrance events
The princess will attend events on both Saturday and Sunday, Buckingham Palace says.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Alan Rachins, Emmy-nominated actor from 'L.A. Law' and 'Dharma & Greg,' dies at 82
Rachins died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of heart failure, his family confirmed in a statement to The Times.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4 -
"Kindness 101" brings lessons of kindness to classrooms nationwide
Since its debut in 2020, "Kindness 101" has captured millions of hearts. Now, with a new curriculum created in partnership with Drake University, Steve Hartman and his kids are visiting classrooms ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
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Kindness 101: Celebrating individuality with a young green hero
Steve Hartman and his children explore individuality in this week's "Kindness 101."Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
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Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia
An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries and find a moment of calm at matches
Ukraine’s Premier League is holding its first full season with fans present since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, with crowd sizes limited by the capacity of nearby bomb sheltersSports - ABC News - October 28 -
In ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes
It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.”Entertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
China is turning Japanese
At least that’s what the bond market is whisperingWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Princess Zelda Figma Figure Preorders Restocked At Amazon
Amazon has restocked preorders for the Tears of the Kingdom Princess Zelda Figma figure . The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Figma lineup now includes Zelda, Ganondorf, and Link, who is ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
Princess Kate attends Remembrance event with royal family
Remembrance Sunday is a totemic event in the U.K., with the monarch leading senior royals, political leaders, and envoys from the Commonwealth countries in laying wreaths at the CenotaphTop stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Zelda's makers reflect on the princess's first big adventure
Echoes of Wisdom was the first adventure for the princess at the heart of one of Nintendo's biggest series.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
"Kindness 101" shows how a group of fifth graders is teaching resourcefulness
A group of fifth graders on a Minnesota playground share a lesson in resourcefulness in Steve Hartman's "Kindness 101" series.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Randle, Edwards each score 24 and Timberwolves top Raptors 112-101
Julius Randle had 24 points nine rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 112-101Sports - ABC News - October 26 -
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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach
An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expertWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Hungry and far from home, an emperor penguin comes ashore in Australia
Rescuers are trying to rehabilitate an emperor penguin that came ashore some 2,000 miles from its natural habitat, and what comes next is "still being worked through."Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach
An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expertEntertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Emperor penguin found 2,000 miles from home on Australian tourist beach
A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
‘I wanted those 828 men not to be forgotten’: the Chinese documentary raising wartime ghosts
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru – rejected earlier this week as China’s official Oscars contender – recounts a terrible and forgotten tragedy. Director Fang Li explains why, 80 years on, the story ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Scissor Sisters spill the beans on their comeback
The colourful pop band are reuniting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
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Prince William reveals Princess Kate's favourite dessert – and it will surprise you
Prince William was at the Duchy College in Cornwall on Thursday and during his trip, the Prince of Wales revealed his wife, Kate Middleton's favourite dessertSports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Revealed: face of a Sudanese princess entombed in Egypt 2,500 years ago
New exhibition shows how Perth museum traced Ta-Kr-Hb mummy’s origin to Kingdom of Kush – modern day Sudan. An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus has been a prized object in Perth Museum since it was ...World - The Guardian - October 26
