Liberia's warlord turned senator Prince Johnson dies at 72

Liberia's warlord-turned-senator Prince Johnson dies at 72

Liberia's former warlord and senator Prince Johnson, one of the main actors in the country’s horrific civil wars, died at the age of 72

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Liberia's notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies

World - Yahoo News - 12 hours ago

Andy Paley, who produced for Brian Wilson and composed for 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' dies at 73

The musician was perhaps best known for his work on Brian Wilson's 1988 comeback LP and on the soundtrack to Warren Beatty's big-screen 'Dick Tracy.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21

Musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only full sibling, died Monday

Entertainment - 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.

Tyka Nelson, singer and Prince's only full sibling, dies at 64

Tyka Nelson, a Minneapolis-based singer and Prince’s only full sibling, died Monday morning, a representative for Prince’s estate confirms to Variety.

Live updates: Johnson nominated for Speaker, Thune elected Senate GOP leader

Republicans in the House and Senate elected their leaders Wednesday after securing a trifecta — winning the House, Senate and White House — in last week's election. In the Senate, Sen. John Thune ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Tyka Nelson, songwriter and singer who was Prince's only full sibling, dies at 64

Tyka Nelson, the Minneapolis singer and only full sibling of music legend Prince, has died. She was an heir involved in the legal battle over Prince's estate.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

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

Senate GOP turned off by Rick Scott pressure campaign

The pressure campaign being waged by allies of Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to boost his chances to become the next Republican leader is having a boomerang effect, as it has increasingly antagonized ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Indigenous Canadian judge who reshaped nation’s legal system dies aged 73

Murray Sinclair praised by prime minister for pioneering country’s Indigenous reconciliation efforts. Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe judge, senator and university chancellor, who reshaped ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died

Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada’s troubled history of residential schools for First Nations students, has died

World - ABC News - November 4

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

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

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Fred Harris, former Oklahoma senator 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.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Not one government has paid into fund for victims of Uganda warlord, says ICC

The international criminal court awarded a record €52.4m to survivors of Dominic Ongwen’s crimes but member states have failed to contribute. Not a single country has contributed towards ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades

Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be over. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72

World - ABC News - October 30

Bob Costas, 72, Is Retiring From Broadcasting Major League Baseball

Costas called his first M.L.B. game for NBC Sports more than 40 years ago.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Boris Johnson and the bestseller trick

His memoir may have hit the charts but things are not quite how they seem

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Kate has been amazing, Prince William says

Catherine is doing "really well" says Prince William, as she recovers after cancer treatment.

Prince William's family home at Windsor Castle burglarized

An investigation is underway after burglars broke into the grounds of Britain’s royal Windsor Castle in October. The property is located just a few miles from Prince William and his family’s ...

Prince Harry jokes in tattoo sketch for Invictus

Prince Harry has appeared in a comedy sketch about getting a tattoo, as he promotes his Invictus Games.

‘A serious accusation’: Norway’s crown prince on stepson’s arrest

Crown Prince Haakon said the police and judiciary must be allowed to do their jobs as they investigate a list of allegations, including rape, against Marius Borg Hoiby, his wife's son from a ...

House GOP nominates Johnson for Speaker

House Republicans on Wednesday nominated Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to retain the gavel in the upcoming 119th Congress, according to three sources in the room, as the conference prepares to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Inside Curt Cignetti's path to 10-0, a $72 million payday and a potential CFP spot

College football has seemingly discovered the 63-year-old Hoosiers coach through his quips and undefeated team. There's more to his swaggering confidence.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's off-balance layup

Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national ...

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

‘Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war

Apps and booklets are offering advice on how to build a bunker, stockpile food and live without electricity in case the worst happens. Germany is developing an app to help people locate the nearest ...

World - The Guardian - 44 minutes ago

Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next week

Prince William’s roadshow for environmental innovation will arrive in South Africa next week as the heir to the British throne announces the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize, aimed at finding ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Prince Andrew's funding cut off by King, says book

The Duke of York has been cut off financially by King Charles, according to a royal biography.

King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’

Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation . King Charles and Prince William’s property empires ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Prince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit

Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and later joined a rugby practice at a local school as he opened his visit to South Africa

World - ABC News - November 4

Slice of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding cake sells for £2k

A bidder from China secures the 77-year-old dessert as it goes under the hammer in Essex.

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