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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 - 6 days ago -
Track's next great sprinter is bypassing college and signing with Puma
Christian Miller was a high school senior last April when he became one of the fastest teenagers in track and field history.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison
Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorderTop stories - BBC News - October 21 -
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 - 4 days ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 12 hours ago -
Fair-Wage Advocate Lilly Ledbetter Dies at 86
Her fight for equal wages inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies
Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday. The Chamber represents big business in ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Family of Novichok victim feels 'comfort' that no-one else died
Speaking to an inquiry, Dawn Sturgess' mum describes her daughter as 'funny, intelligent and kind'.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Boy, 7, dies and six injured in house explosion
Emergency crews remain at the scene in Newcastle, with people being warned to avoid the area.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
University student dies after incident at gym
Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Shot boy, 8, died on rabbit hunting trip
A coroner suspends the inquest into the boy's death while police continue their investigation.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Mum's tribute to 'thrill-seeker' who died in Spain
Lewis Stevenson, 26, fell from a bridge while creating social media content, authorities said.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Eye Opener: One Direction's Liam Payne dies
One Direction's Liam Payne was found dead in Buenos Aires after he fell from his hotel balcony. Meanwhile, VP Harris sits down with Fox News while Trump holds another town hall. All that and all ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Boy who died in house explosion named
Archie York's aunt says her nephew was "a loving boy, with a cheeky little grin on his face".Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93Entertainment - ABC News - October 17 -
Girl fascinated by flames died in accidental fire
Alysia Salisbury's screams could not be heard over the sound of a fire alarm, an inquest hears.Top stories - BBC News - October 18