Princess Yuriko, Oldest Member of Japan’s Imperial Family, Dies at 101

Her death reduces Japan’s rapidly dwindling imperial family to 16 people, and only 4 men, as the country faces questions about the future under a male-only succession law.

World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Oldest member of Japan's royal family, Princess Yuriko, dies at 101

Princess Yuriko became the sister-in-law of Japan's World War II-era Emperor Hirohito when she married his brother Prince Mikasa.

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 recently

World - ABC News - 20 hours ago

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 Cenotaph

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

Walz, family members vote early in Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and his family voted early Wednesday morning, filling out their ballots in St. Paul less than two weeks before Election Day. Walz, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Fans, family and friends mourn former One Direction member Liam Payne

Former One Direction member Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a hotel room in Argentina. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on what we know about Payne's death.

Teen in custody after 5 members of same family killed in Washington state

Police in Washington state say a 15-year-old suspect is in custody for the death of five members of the same family. Several neighbors called 911 early Monday, reporting gunfire coming from a home ...

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.

Trump Family Members and Biden Aides Among China Hack Targets

Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist and founding member, dies at 84

Grateful Dead founding member and bassist Phil Lesh died Friday morning, according to a post on his official Instagram account.

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh has died at age 84

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

Some Menendez brothers' family members rally for reduced sentence amid new evidence

Dozens of relatives of Erik and Lyle Menendez ramped up public support for the brothers on Wednesday with a press conference in Los Angeles. The brothers have spent decades in prison for murdering ...

Some voters joke they want to 'cancel out' family members' ballots in new TikTok trend

On TikTok, dozens of users are posting tongue-in-cheek videos about how their vote will “cancel out” someone else’s on the opposite end of the political spectrum.

The post-imperial saga over Diego Garcia's sovereignty

For nearly 50 years, Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean has been a critical part of the American global strategic footprint.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Family of man who died in train crash thank well-wishers

Tudor Evans, 66, from Aberystwyth, died following the crash near Llanbrynmair, Powys, on Monday evening.

Family of grandfather who died after eating Quarter Pounders is heartbroken

There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's ...

Girl, 10, dies after being bitten by family dog

Despite attempts to save the girl, she suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

Family of woman who died blame parked cars for ambulance delay

A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.

Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek business magnate and Kennedy family friend, dies at 90

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World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Woman dies after being thrown from golf cart near private members-only club

A woman has died two days after being thrown from a golf cart near a private members-only club in Maryland, police said.

"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.

Trump’s ‘golden age of America’ could be an unrestrained imperial presidency

Emboldened by a strong mandate, the Republican will bring his dark Maga vision to the US with little resistance. At 2.25am, Donald Trump gazed out at his jubilant supporters wearing “Make ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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

Princess of Wales to attend Remembrance events

The princess will attend events on both Saturday and Sunday, Buckingham Palace says.

Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Family of Georgia mother who died takes steps to file lawsuit over delayed abortion care

The family of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old mother who died following delayed abortion care, have taken steps to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. According to a ProPublica investigation, doctors ...

Family of mom who died after delayed abortion care says death was preventable

CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke to Amber Thurman's family and the ProPublica reporter whose investigation found doctors waited 19 hours before performing surgery on Thurman.

New York family grieves living woman for 36 hours after police wrongly told them she was killed

A Staten Island, New York, family has experienced a whirlwind of emotions after police incorrectly told them that their loved one had been killed in a car crash.

Paul Di'Anno's family says Iron Maiden alum died of a 'tear in the sac' around his heart

The family of Iron Maiden alum Paul Di'Anno said his death was 'instantaneous and hopefully painless.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

"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 ...

Kindness 101: Celebrating individuality with a young green hero

Steve Hartman and his children explore individuality in this week's "Kindness 101."

Kindness 101: Teaching patience through generations

Steve Hartman focuses on patience in this week's "Kindness 101," sharing a story about bridging the tech gap between grandparents and grandchildren.

This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered

Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole that wriggled around 160 million years ago

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Who are the oldest presidents? Here's the full list

See a full list of the oldest presidents, both during their time in the Oval Office and beyond.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

At 39, LeBron James oldest with 3 straight triple-doubles

LeBron finished Wednesday's win with 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

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

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