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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

Jim Donovan, TV sports anchor, dies of cancer at 68

Jim Donovan called Cleveland's games since the team's expansion rebirth in 1999.

KCAL News Anchor, Emmy-Award winner Chauncy Glover dies at 39

KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.

Chauncy Glover, KCAL-TV anchor and mentor for Black youths, dies at 39

Chauncy Glover, an anchor for Los Angeles TV station KCAL News and three-time Emmy winner, died unexpectedly Tuesday at age 39.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Chauncy Glover, Los Angeles TV news anchor, dies unexpectedly at 39

Three-time Emmy-winning journalist and Los Angeles TV news anchor Chauncy Glover died unexpectedly Tuesday, his family announced.

Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns play-by-play announcer and TV sports anchor, dies of cancer at 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, died Saturday

Entertainment - ABC News - October 26

Jim Donovan, Cleveland Browns play-by-play announcer and anchor, dies of cancer at 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, died Saturday

Sports - ABC News - October 26

How Tom Llamas, an NBC Anchor, Spends His Sundays

Mr. Llamas, who has been racing between hurricanes and election coverage, makes time for baseball with his children and not-so-scary movies with his wife.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Andrea Mitchell is exiting MSNBC anchor desk but will remain with NBC News

The longest-tenured journalist at the network gives up her daytime cable program but remains chief Washington correspondent.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Fox News anchors brush off Trump criticism ahead of election night

Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum are brushing off blistering criticism of the network that has come from former President Trump in the hours before Election night 2024. Trump, who ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Former CNN anchor John Avlon loses congressional race

Former CNN anchor John Avlon was defeated Tuesday night in his bid to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District in the House, Decision Desk HQ projects. Avlon, who ran as a Democrat, lost to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Craig Melvin to join Savannah Guthrie as TODAY co-anchor in 2025

Craig Melvin is moving into the co-anchor seat alongside Savannah Guthrie for the 7 and 8 a.m. hours. He will begin Monday, Jan. 13, following Hoda Kotb’s last day on Friday, Jan. 10.

Noticias Telemundo anchor Julio Vaqueiro on why the Latino vote matters more than ever

The voting bloc has moved front and center as Vice President Harris and former President Trump head into the final days of the election.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 2

Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC News’ ‘TODAY’ show

Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb after the beloved co-anchor announced in September that she was leaving NBC News’ “TODAY” after nearly two decades.

Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math

A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Actor Teri Garr dies at 79

Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

Man dies after motorcycle crash

A man has died after a collision on the Derrylin Road, police have said.

Democracy dies in darkness for rural Americans

Rural Democrats are struggling to gain power in rural areas due to a lack of infrastructure investment, high gas and food prices, and a lack of local news, while Democrats need to prioritize ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...

Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96

Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Julia Hawkins, Centenarian Sprinter, Dies at 108

She took up running after her 100th birthday at the encouragement of her children, and went on to set two world records in the 100-meter dash.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s, dies at 86

The tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series “Tarzan,” Ron Ely's daughter says he died Sept. 29 in Los Alamos, California at age 86

Entertainment - ABC News - October 24

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

Ex-Morocco, Marseille player Barrada dies at 35

Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan federation (FRMF) describing his death as a "great tragedy."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh propelled many of the band's wilder explorations while taking a rare vocal turn on fan favorite 'Box of Rain.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.

Phil Lesh, bassist for the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

The musician was a founding member of the influential band and died ‘surrounded by his family and full of love’. Phil Lesh, the influential bassist of the Grateful Dead who powered many of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh dies at 84

Original Grateful Dead member and longtime bassist Phil Lesh has died. He co-founded the band in the mid-1960s and played guitar with them for decades. Lesh was 84.

Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent dies at 25

The Union selected Trent with the 28th overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Man dies while trying to cross Channel to UK

Forty-year-old has cardiac arrest after boat carrying 50 people deflates shortly after leaving France. A 40-year-old man died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from northern France to the UK.. ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Indian man dies in Channel crossing attempt

French authorities say the man died when a dinghy sank shortly after departing the coast.

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

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