Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office

Duke's Lucas hired to take over Miami program

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has been named the men's basketball coach at Miami. A source told ESPN that Lucas is getting a five-year contract.

ESPN - 9h

Sycamore to take Walgreens private in up to $24bn deal

Buyout of group behind Boots will bring to an end the drugstore chain’s century-long run as a public company

Financial Times - 2h

Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers

A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Grammy-winning hitmaker Roberta Flack dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies

Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.

ESPN - Feb. 24

Guardians owner Dolan, 94, dies, team announces

Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94, the Guardians announced in a statement on Monday, adding that Dolan died Sunday night of natural ...

ESPN - Feb. 25

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

On Monday, singer and pianist Roberta Flack died at the age of 88. The Grammy winner was known for hits like "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

CBS News - Feb. 25

Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78

He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.

BBC News - Feb. 26

TV presenter Henry Kelly dies aged 78

Irish journalist hosted gameshows including Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh in the 1980s and 90s. Henry Kelly, the Irish journalist and presenter best known for hosting UK TV shows such as ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of "Gossip Girl," dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.

CBS News - Feb. 26

"Gossip Girl" star Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at age 39. The death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Wrong Parent Died’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Unvaccinated child dies of measles amid outbreak

An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.

ABC News - Feb. 26

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak

At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77

The show paid tribute to the "great" quizzer, who also won Mastermind and Brain of Britain.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Rose Girone, Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 113

She fled Nazi Germany in 1939 with her husband and baby only to be forced into a Jewish ghetto in Shanghai. Still, she would often say, “Aren’t we lucky?”

The New York Times - Feb. 27

Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95

The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

The New York Times - 6d

Russian chess grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88

Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, international chess federation general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.

NBC News - 6d

LSU women's track athlete dies in car crash

Two people, including a Louisiana State University student, died in a fatal car crash in Baton Rouge on Wednesday night, according to college officials.

ABC News - 6d

Hazel Dukes, civil rights leader, dies at 92

Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has died at 92.

CBS News - 5d

Spanish footballer Nico Hidaglo dies aged 32

Spanish footballer Nico Hidalgo has died aged 32 following a battle with lung cancer, his former clubs said on Saturday.

ESPN - 4d

Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.

The New York Times - 4d

Pitt freshman CB Alexander dies in car accident

Pitt freshman football player Mason Alexander was killed Saturday night after a car accident.

ESPN - 4d

Scottish painter Jack Vettriano dies aged 73

The artist was found dead at his apartment in Nice in southern France on Saturday, his publicist says. The Scottish painter Jack Vettriano has been found dead at his apartment in Nice in the south ...

The Guardian - 3d

Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 6 decades dies

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Thomas Dean, whom she was married to for nearly 60 years, has died, she said.

NBC News - 2d

Australian great Stolle dies aged 86

Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam singles titles and 17 doubles titles, dies at the age of 86.

BBC News - 17h

Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles

The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.

The New York Times - 1h

Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Thousands of IRS employees expected to be fired by Trump administration this week

One month into Trump's new administration, the president is continuing with his efforts to reshape the federal government. More than 6,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired by the end of the ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia: Might he resign?

Pope Francis has spent one week in the hospital fighting pneumonia

ABC News - Feb. 21

Pope not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say

Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Pope Francis ‘not yet out of danger’ and to stay in hospital for another week

Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor says. Pope Francis, who is in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, is “not yet out of danger” and will ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

The Humane Ai Pin Will Become E-Waste Next Week

Plus: Apple’s visionOS 2.4 makes it easier for guests to use the Vision Pro, Eero has two new Wi-Fi 7 routers, Oppo’s folding phone is the slimmest yet, and Omega drops a bronze Bond watch.

Wired - Feb. 22

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives you his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

BBC News - Feb. 23

These are the 7 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Nvidia, Salesforce and Home Depot, plus the Fed's favorite inflation gauge, are among the biggest events for Wall Street.

CNBC - Feb. 23

The ‘next important test for AI bulls’ happens this week with Nvidia’s earnings

Nvidia’s profit “could have enough substance even if less sizzle,” BofA analysts say.

MarketWatch - Feb. 23

Every Planet in Our Solar System Will Be Visible at Night This Week

With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Musk used 'What did you get done this week?' tactic at Twitter

Elon Musk is again using tactics that he has employed at his company X and trying to apply it to the federal government.

ABC News - Feb. 24

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