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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies
Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Michael Lomonaco looks back at his decades-long culinary career
Chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Michael Lomonaco has spent his almost 40-year career in the kitchens of top tier restaurants, including ones he developed himself. He's an old friend of "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies
A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
The Tiny Change That Carlos Alcaraz Hopes Will Bring A Career Grand Slam
The 21-year-old would become the youngest man to win all four majors if he won the Australian Open. Is the secret in his serve?The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Paul Oreffice, a Combative Chief of Dow Chemical, Dies at 97
He led the company as it flourished in the ’70s and ’80s while confronting veterans and environmentalists over its toxic products like Agent Orange and dioxin.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
How Jack Sawyer punched Ohio State's ticket to the CFP title game in 83 long, glorious yards
It was fitting that Sawyer, a two-year starter and three-year letterman and one of the faces of Ohio State's fierce defense, was the one who made the play of the game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Soul Man singer Sam Moore dies aged 89 from surgery complications
Half of 1960s duo Sam & Dave is also remembered for the hit Hold On, I’m Comin’. Sam Moore – the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Bill McCartney, former championship-winning head coach at Colorado, dies at age 84
McCartney, who led the Buffaloes to three Big Eight titles and a national title in 1990, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s willFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Teen whose art sells for £23,000 gets first painting lesson
Makenzy Beard, 17, made waves during lockdown after painting a portrait of her neighbour.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84
The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Mel Gibson one of a host of celebrities whose homes have burned
The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Otto Schenk, director known for traditional opera productions, dies at 94
Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died ThursdayABC News - Jan. 9 -
Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
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Katinka Hosszu, the 'Iron Lady' of swimming, retires after stellar career
Three-time Olympic champion swimmer Katinka Hosszu of Hungary has announced her retirementABC News - Jan. 9 -
Paul Krugman thinks bond yields may be rising due to an ‘insanity premium’
Economist Paul Krugman says a rise in 10-year yields may be driven by President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policy pronouncements and other proposals.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age climate mystery
What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age
People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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'Rest of my career': Timberwolves' Edwards wears wristband gifted by fan with cancer
On Saturday night, Anthony Edwards met Luca, a 6-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves fan with leukemia who attended the game wearing Edwards' jersey.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
The awkward tributes to Jean-Marie Le Pen show how much power his daughter now wields | Paul Taylor
The far-right leader leaves behind a less welcoming, less tolerant France – that is perhaps ready to elect Marine Le Pen as president. I once asked Jean-Marie Le Pen, during 1992 regional ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos
A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI
The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Steph records unfortunate career first in Warriors' loss to Heat
Warriors guard Steph Curry had a noticeable hole in one column of his box score during Golden State's 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died at age 37, team announces
Matusz, a former first-round pick, played for the Orioles from 2009 to 2016.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Did LeBron James just throw down the best dunk of his career at 40 years old?
Dereck Lively never stood a chance.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow, of the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. The group was responsible for songs like "Puff the Magic Dragon." Yarrow's career and political activism were marred ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Richard Cohen, Meredith Vieira's journalist husband, dies at 76 after living with MS for 50 years
Richard Cohen, the journalist husband of broadcaster Meredith Vieira, has died at 76, more than 50 years after an MS diagnosis. He also beat colon cancer twice.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Bridged Folk-Pop Eras
With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Paul Atkins, Tapped to Lead SEC, Likely to Go Easier on Wall Street Enforcement Actions
Trump’s pick, a former top official at the Securities Exchange Commission now likely to hold its top job, has a track record of resisting penalties for compnaies and individuals.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86
Known for his political songs as well as Puff, the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer. Peter Yarrow, a vocalist with the US folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died aged ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
The folk trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies after living with multiple sclerosis for over 50 years
Richard Cohen, the husband of former "TODAY" show anchor Meredith Vieira, died on Christmas Eve at the age of 76.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies aged 96
Former paratrooper led National Front party for decades and courted controversy, being repeatedly fined for contesting crimes against humanity. Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
