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The New York Times - World
Israel Strikes Lebanon Again After Killing Hezbollah Leader
The bombings late Saturday were the latest in a week of stepped up attacks. A bombing on Friday assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, a stunning escalation in Israel’s campaign against the Iranian-backed ...27 minutes ago - Israel -
The New York Times - World
Death of Hezbollah Leader May Lead to Changes in Middle East
After Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese militia and Iranian proxy, Tehran was faced with deciding how, or whether, to retaliate.32 minutes ago -
The New York Times - World
Protesters Mourn Nasrallah’s Death Around the World
Protesters gathered on Saturday not only in Lebanon, but also in Iran, in the West Bank and elsewhere to mourn his assassination.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rabies Death in Minnesota Linked to Exposure to Bat, Officials Say
The death, which was reported on Friday, is only the fifth fatal human rabies case in Minnesota since 1975, health officials said.1 hour ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Pushes to Resurrect Cease-Fire Talks After Hezbollah Leader's Death
Despite escalating violence, some senior U.S. officials are hoping the airstrike that killed Hassan Nasrallah will create an opportunity for negotiations.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
US strengthens Lebanon travel advisory following death of Hezbollah leader
The State Department augmented its travel advisory in Lebanon after the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah from Israeli strikes, reupping calls for Americans to leave the country. The ...2 hours ago -
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The New York Times - World
Can Hezbollah Recover From the Death of Hassan Nasrallah?
Hassan Nasrallah’s killing raises questions about whether the group can strike back at Israel. But U.S. officials say it’s too soon to count the group out.4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Iran warns Hezbollah leader's death 'will not go unavenged'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announces five days of mourning in response to the “martyrdom" of his ally.5 hours ago - Iran -
Financial Times - Business
‘There were no injuries, just fatalities’: destruction, death and fear engulf Beirut
Lebanese families flee their homes in the middle of the night to escape Israel’s bombardment5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Helene death toll grows as US braces for multibillion-dollar insurance costs
Millions left without power as storm sweeps through south-eastern states from Florida6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Israelis cheer death of arch-enemy Hassan Nasrallah
Assassination comes as Israel prepares to mark anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack which killed 1,200 people6 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Biden calls death of Hezbollah leader a 'measure of justice'
President Biden issued a statement Saturday calling the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed a day before in an Israeli strike on Lebanon's capital city, a "measure of ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
‘Jesus Christ, is that the time already?’ Billy Connolly on death, despair and his new book of drawings
In The Accidental Artist, the comedian combines his quirky sketches with musings on life and, particularly, death. Billy Connolly has faced more than his share of challenges in life, from being ...7 hours ago -
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Financial Times - Business
After Nasrallah’s death, the Middle East braces itself
The killing of Hizbollah’s leader brings mixed emotions for the Lebanese but ups the danger9 hours ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Hassan Nasrallah's Death Deprives Hezbollah of Its 'Beating Heart'
The single-most important leader in Iran’s constellation of allied militias, turned the Shiite militant group into the world’s most powerful nonstate armed force.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
After Your Death, Who Takes Care of the Dog?
A pet trust designates a new guardian for companion animals and sets aside funds for their care. Better yet, it’s legally binding.12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Death Penalty May Be Off Table for 9/11 Suspect No Matter How Case Unfolds
The government is trying to cancel a plea deal for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, accused of masterminding the attacks. But a clause in the agreement may stop prosecutors from reinstating a capital case.19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Laborer’s Death Brings to Light Italy’s Conflicted Relationship With Migrants
Italy, an aging country, badly needs migrant labor and immigration, but the government has admitted that the pathways for legal entry are rife with abuse.19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Death toll from Hurricane Helen rises to above 40 as it continues inward – latest updates
Death toll continues to rise in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas; Helene downgraded to tropical depression. Multiple people killed as deadly storm hits south-eastern US The National ...23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Helene blamed for over 40 deaths; millions without power
Helene weakened to a tropical depression Friday afternoon but continued to dump rain across the south. More than 40 storm-related deaths have been confirmed as millions of residents remain without ...23 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Billie Jean King becomes first solo female athlete to win Congressional Gold Medal
King also became the sixth athlete to win both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold MedalYesterday -
ABC News - World
Lebanon’s Health Ministry has raised the death toll to 6 with 91 people wounded in Israeli strikes in Beirut
Lebanon’s Health Ministry has raised the death toll to 6 with 91 people wounded in Israeli strikes in BeirutYesterday - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
FBI agent: ex-officer took accountability in Tyre Nichols' beating death
An FBI agent testified at the trial of three ex-officers accused in Tyre Nichols' beating death that one of the officers took responsibility for the fatal events.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Minnesota reports rare human death from rabies
A Minnesota resident who came into contact with a bat in July died of rabiesYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Grim new death records as brutal heat plagues US south-west into the autumn
September has offered little reprieve after a sweltering summer, with Las Vegas on 102nd day of temperatures above 100F. Brutal heat continues to plague the south-west US, with excessive heat ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Parents say safeguards needed after baby's 'avoidable' death
The coroner at the Troy Brady inquest, who died in Craigavon Hospital days after his birth, says his death was avoidable.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
"48 Hours" reports on suspicious bathtub death of Idaho mom
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Dryer cycle becomes key clue at the scene of an Idaho mother's death
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Billy Joel is finally selling his huge Florida mansion after 6 years of trying
Sitting on 1.61 acres, this Mediterranean-style beauty boasts a jaw-dropping 13,349 square feet of pure grandeur spread across 3 storiesYesterday - Florida -
ABC News - Entertainment
Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian
Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who has also played with Pearl Jam, has pleaded not guilty through his attorney to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge in the death ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Alabama executes death-row prisoner with nitrogen gas
Alan Miller, 59, second person in US to be executed via controversial technique, shook and trembled on gurney. Alabama has carried out the second execution in the US using the controversial method ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
What the Prosecution’s Case Has Revealed About Tyre Nichols’s Death
Prosecutors called nearly 20 witnesses to make their case against three former Memphis police officers charged in connection with the fatal beating of Mr. Nichols.2 days ago