Susan F. Wood, Who Quit F.D.A. Over Contraception Pill Delay, Dies at 66

Mississippi lawmaker introduces 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act'

Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat, introduced a bill this week that would seemingly ban men from masturbating or engaging in other sexual acts when they have no "intent to ...

NBC News - Jan. 23

Long forgotten, Black South African servicemen who died in WWI honored with memorial

More than 1,700 Black South African servicemen who died in non-combat roles on the Allied side during World War I and have no known grave have been recognized with a memorial more than 100 years later

ABC News - Jan. 22

Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes who lived in exile in Nicaragua dies at 65

Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes, who spent the final years of his life in Nicaragua to avoid various criminal sentences, died late Tuesday

ABC News - Jan. 22

Trump sued over 'Schedule F' order targeting federal employees

A federal employee union has sued over an executive order from President Trump creating a new class of federal employee — allowing those working on policy to be swiftly hired and fired like ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Jules Feiffer, cartoonist who lampooned conformity, hypocrisy and the upper class, dies at 95

Jules Feiffer, the cartoonist and playwright whose syndicated comic strip ran for four decades, has died. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner was 95.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21

Israel's top general quits over Oct. 7 failures as IDF launches West Bank operation

Israel’s top general resigned Tuesday, citing failures related to Hamas’ attack that sparked the war in Gaza. Israel also began an operation in the West Bank.

NBC News - Jan. 21

Wood returns for England's first T20 against India

Fast bowler Mark Wood will play for the first time since August in England's first T20 against India in Kolkata on Wednesday.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Martin Karplus, Chemist Who Made Early Computers a Tool, Dies at 94

Proving skeptics wrong, he shared a Nobel Prize in 2013 for using computers to better understand chemical reactions and biological processes.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Jean Jennings, Who Wrote With Verve About Cars, Dies at 70

A cabdriver and mechanic before becoming a journalist, she brought personality and adventure to a once-staid genre. She once won a demolition derby and motorcycled across China.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire is delayed over dispute between Hamas and Israel

The Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefire

ABC News - Jan. 19

Longtime racer Martin Truex Sr. dies at 66

Martin Truex Sr., a veteran racer in the former NASCAR Busch North Series whose sons became next-generation stars, has died. He was 66 years old. The news was announced Friday in a statement from ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Far-right minister threatens to quit Israeli government over Gaza ceasefire deal

Itamar Ben-Gvir says his party will leave Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition if it implements the truce agreement

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Young cancer patient who inspired millions with viral Nebraska football touchdown dies at 19

A young cancer patient who inspired millions of college football fans in 2013 with a 69-yard springtime sprint in Nebraska has died of the disease, officials said Wednesday.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Families of hostages held in Gaza say they are in agony over ceasefire delays

Relatives of some of 98 still believed held by Hamas describe being in limbo but remain ‘cautiously optimistic’. Middle East crisis – live updates Families of hostages being held in Gaza have ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker who specialized in the surreal, dies at 78

David Lynch, the surrealist artist who plumbed the darkness lurking underneath American normalcy in the landmark television series "Twin Peaks" and the dreamlike films "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Inflation: still quite annoying

The direction of travel remains mostly sideways

Financial Times - Jan. 16

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Marie Winn, Who Chronicled New York Wildlife---and the People Drawn to It---Dies at 88

Her most-famous subject: Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who inspired protests after his nest was moved from a Fifth Avenue luxury apartment building.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Charles Handy, Management Expert Who Predicted Many Modern Trends, Dies at 92

A bestselling author, who hated to be called a management guru, foresaw the rise of remote work and the decline of corporate lifers.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

J. Fraser Stoddart, Who Developed Microscopic Machines, Dies at 82

He grew up playing with model construction sets. As an adult, he tinkered with molecules instead, creating nanomachines and winning a Nobel Prize.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Monday Leaderboard: Tiger Woods returns to golf ... sort of

Tiger's TGL debut, a stunning Sony Open finish, Bryson DeChambeau's fan outreach and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Rescuers in Pakistan recover the bodies of 11 workers who died in coal mine blast

Officials in Pakistan say rescuers have recovered the bodies of 11 coal miners who died last week after a methane gas explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in the country's southwest

ABC News - Jan. 13

Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Sam Moore, who sang "Soul Man" in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

CBS News - Jan. 11

Special counsel Jack Smith who investigated Trump quits

Jack Smith's exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

BBC News - Jan. 11

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

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 due to surgery complications

Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died

ABC News - Jan. 11

Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died

ABC News - Jan. 11

Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?

The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers

Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city

ABC News - Jan. 10

Richard M. Cohen, 76, News Producer Who Wrote of Health Challenge, Dies

When he was 25, he learned that he had multiple sclerosis. He coped with the disease throughout a long career at several networks, recalled in a best-selling memoir.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations

Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Robert F Kennedy Jr accused of voter fraud over New York ballot

Watchdog files complaint after Trump nominee cast vote from New York address that was not his place of residence. Robert F Kennedy Jr has been accused of committing voter fraud in November’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Marie Winn, Who Wrote of a Famous Central Park Hawk, Dies at 88

She chronicled the melodrama of Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who became an avian sensation as it took up residence atop a Manhattan apartment building.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84

He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Delays fuel GOP blame game over Trump nominees

Trump wanted a flurry of confirmations on Day One. It’s not likely to happen.

Politico - Jan. 8

Piers Morgan quits Rupert Murdoch’s News UK in deal over YouTube show

Broadcaster and journalist to take control of Piers Morgan Uncensored media brand in joint venture. Piers Morgan is leaving Rupert Murdoch’s media empire to take control of his Uncensored YouTube ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

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