María Benítez, Dancer Who Championed Flamenco, Is Dead at 82

Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Who wanted Maxim Kuzminov dead?

Maxim Kuzminov, a military helicopter pilot in Russia, defected to Ukraine. He was killed in Spain, with signs pointing to a targeted assassination.

The Violinist María Dueñas Makes a Carnegie Hall Debut

The violinist Maria Dueñas has something to say, and the skill to say it brilliantly. She makes her solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall this month.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?

A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.

Blaney, Byron, Logano, Reddick: Who will be the 2024 NASCAR Cup champion?

The NASCAR Playoffs are down to the Championship 4. Come Sunday, one of Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Joey Logano or Tyler Reddick will claim 2024's title.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who inspired 'Fernandomania,' dead at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania," has died.

Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Anchored the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84

One of the first rock bassists whose instrument regularly took a lead role, he also had a hand in writing some of the band’s best-known songs.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Lou Donaldson, jazz saxophonist who blended many influences, dead at 98

Celebrated jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson has died at the age of 98

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86

Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

"Mornings Memory": Meet the 90-year-old baking champion who made history

In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to the year 2000, when 90-year-old Gladys Jeffries became a county fair sensation, winning more baking ribbons than anyone could count.

Rudy May, 1980 American League ERA champion who pitched for Yankees, Angels, others, dies at 80

May pitched in parts of 16 MLB seasons across his career

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Judith Jamison, famed dancer, dies at age 81

Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.

Judith Jamison, influential dancer and choreographer, dies at 81

Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died on Saturday in New York at the age of 81.

A prime minister defending immigration? It can happen. It just did here in Spain | María Ramírez

Pedro Sánchez’s tone sharply contrasts with that of his European counterparts. He needs to prove it’s not just rhetoric. The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, recently read in parliament a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

7 dead, at least 30 missing in Myanmar after boat carrying people fleeing capsized

Seven people are confirmed dead and more than 30 are missing after a boat whose passengers included villagers fleeing from fighting in Myanmar capsized in the Andaman Sea

World - ABC News - October 21

Teen who allegedly shot 5 family members dead tried to blame brother, documents say

The teen is accused of shooting his parents, two brothers and a sister in their home in Fall City, Washington, outside Seattle, according to court documents.

Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Brought 'Box of Rain' to the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84

An untraditional bass player who was enamored of John Coltrane, Lesh gave the band a unique twist on rock ’n’ roll.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26

Family looks for missing Broadway dancer Zelig Williams in South Carolina

A family in South Carolina is pleading with the community to help them find a Broadway dancer who disappeared nearly two weeks ago

Entertainment - ABC News - October 16

Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93

One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

After Death of ‘KShakes,’ NYC Street Dancers Shake Off Grief

Since K’Sean ‘KShakes’ Nurse died last month, fellow New York street dancers have found release through performance.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Dancer of ‘Power and Radiance,’ Dies at 81

She became an international star as a member of the company and later directed it, guiding it out of debt and boosting its popularity.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Transcendent dancer Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81

Acclaimed dancer become Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director.

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Judith Jamison, dancer & Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81

Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.

Entertainment - CBS News - 2 days ago

82 American Nobel Prize Winners Endorse Kamala Harris

The group of scientists and economists said they feared a Trump presidency would impede progress in science and technology and in fighting climate change.

Science - The New York Times - October 24

Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired ‘The Irishman,’ Dies at 82

“I Heard You Paint Houses,” his true-crime best seller about the death of Jimmy Hoffa, was brought to the screen by Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

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

82-year-old woman arrested for allegedly assaulting Trump supporters

An 82-year-old white woman was arrested for a suspected hate crime and assault following an altercation with Trump supporters on Monday, according to a police report.

Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, a founding member who co-wrote 'Box of Rain' and several other songs, dies at 84

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

This 71-year-old pole dancer defies expectations — and gravity — in age-obsessed L.A.

Mary Serritella started pole dancing at 57. Fourteen years later she's inspiring others who are decades her junior.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, dies at 81

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades

There are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” — Alvin Ailey’s ...

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

New York Liberty 80-82 Minnesota Lynx: WNBA finals Game 4 – as it happened

Lynx edge Liberty to force winner-take-all Game 5 Ellie: the viral mascot twerking her way into NYC lore Liberty 13-12 Lynx, 4:15 left, 1st quarter: Collier’s 3-pointer falls gently through ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80

Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80

Sports - ABC News - October 19

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

No. 18 Marquette beats George Mason 82-63 in front of all-student crowd on campus

Marquette fed off the students’ energy to get a win against George Mason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company

Sports - ABC News - 4 hours ago

LeBron James says he plans to play in all 82 games this season, and he wouldn't be first 40-year-old to do so

James, who has appeared in every game just once in his career, will turn 40 years old in December

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

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