Marvin Schlachter, Record Executive Who Championed Disco, Dies at 90
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Marvin Schlachter, Record Executive Who Championed Disco, Dies at 90
In the 1960s, he helped get wide exposure for Black artists like Dionne Warwick. A decade later, he brought dance music from the clubs to radio success.6 hours ago -
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Landry, ex-Lions standout QB and assistant, dies
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Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal series
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Daniel O’Donnell looks back: ‘In the 80s and 90s, when pop was experimental, some considered my music from a bygone age’
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Murder investigation after inmate dies at prison
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The NFL punter who doesn't punt
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Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies aged 89
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Bills Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies at 85
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Star Known for His Height and Heart, Dies at 58
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Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom
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Will the Panthers Repeat as Champions, or Will the N.H.L. See a New No. 1?
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Senators Seek Harsher Crackdown Against Boeing Executives
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South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution as state ramps up use of death chamber
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Child dies from rabies after bat found in room, officials say
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Senate Democrats press DOJ to prosecute Boeing executives over passenger safety
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Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears
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Jay J. Armes, Private Eye With a Superhero Story, Dies at 92
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Senators Urge Justice Dept. to Hold Boeing Executives Accountable for Safety
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Champions League Cinderellas, Mauricio Pochettino’s first camp with USMNT & should Lionel Messi win MLS MVP?
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Texas man could be first to be executed in case of 'shaken baby' death
Robert Roberson is set to die this month in what would be the nation's first execution for "shaken baby syndrome," a scrutinized diagnosis that has been successfully challenged in some criminal cases.2 days ago -
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Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106
He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America’s declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it.2 days ago -
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Former St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup Champion Released From PTO
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Rare whale died of chronic entanglement in Maine fishing gear
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Palestinians’ approval of US leadership at record low: Gallup
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Another Woman Dies in Childbirth at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn
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Champions League trend watch: French clubs surge as Celtic and Atlético stumble
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Double take: Champions League match refereed by identical twins
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Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion while raising 2 daughters, dies at 83
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Defending national champion South Carolina sells out of season tickets
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