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Helen Schreider, Intrepid World Traveler, Is Dead at 98
She and her husband were the first people to travel the length of the Americas in an amphibious vehicle. But he was recognized for their accomplishments long before she was.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Ricardo Scofidio, Boldly Imaginative Architect, Is Dead at 89
With Diller Scofidio + Renfro, he brought a conceptual-art sensibility to cultural landmarks like Lincoln Center and to innovative public spaces like Manhattan’s High Line.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway
Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.BBC News - 3d -
Jamaican reggae star Cocoa Tea dead at 65
The singer, born in the village of Rocky Point, Jamaica, was known for a romantic voice that shaped and shifted with generations of dancehall and lovers rock.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France
Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.CBS News - 2d -
A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants
Prosecutors in San Antonio are putting human smugglers on trial, as legal avenues into the United States are closed off and dangers to undocumented migrants may be rising.The New York Times - 2d -
Felice Picano, Champion of Gay Literature, Is Dead at 81
At a time when, in his words, “nobody was writing about gay life,” he produced groundbreaking novels and memoirs and published books by Harvey Fierstein and others.The New York Times - 1d -
Dozens feared dead in North Macedonian nightclub fire
As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke out.BBC News - 27m -
Essex Boys killer Michael Steele's release blocked
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the Parole Board to reconsider the release of the convicted triple killer.BBC News - 3d -
Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection
An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...ESPN - 3d -
States sue to block dismantling of Education Department
The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.ABC News - 2d -
Trump blocked from using wartime law for deportations
A judge ordered a 14-day halt on deporting Venezuelans under a Trump order that declared them enemies.BBC News - 7h -
Aaron Rodgers update: Jets to release four-time league MVP after start of new league year, per report
New York will take on $49 million in dead money by releasing RodgersCBS Sports - 3d -
Brian James, founding guitarist of punk's The Damned, dead at 70
Brian James penned "New Rose," the first U.K. punk single, and helped kick off both hardcore and goth subcultures.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7 -
James Carville is wrong. Democrats should fight, not ‘play dead.’
Democrats must fight back against Trump and his agenda, as a lack of action will make them appear weak and Americans will despise weakness.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy shot dead in London
Lathaniel Burrell, was shot and died on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube stationBBC News - 6d -
Joan Dye Gussow, Pioneer of Eating Locally, Is Dead at 96
An indefatigable gardener, she was one of the first nutritionists to emphasize the connections between farming practices and consumers’ health.The New York Times - 6d -
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.BBC News - 6d -
Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales
A 40-year-old woman dies at the scene after being found with serious injuries.BBC News - 5d -
A boat capsizes in Congo and 25 are dead, many of them soccer players
Authorities say a boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer playersABC News - 5d -
K-pop singer Wheesung found dead at home aged 43
Tributes have been paid to singer who had a string of hits in South Korea including a cover of Craig David’s Insomnia. The South Korean singer Wheesung has died aged 43, with police reportedly ...The Guardian - 5d -
South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43
The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.The New York Times - 5d -
Surfer attacked by shark in Australia is presumed dead, police say
A body has not been recovered after a surfer was attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia. Police say drone footage that captured the aftermath of the incident.CBS News - 4d -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - 4d -
US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump
That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.BBC News - 4d -
Oliver Miller, former Arkansas star and NBA player, dead at 54
Oliver Miller was known as the "The Big O" for his 6-foot-9, 280-pound frame that ballooned to well over 300 pounds during his NBA career.CBS News - 2d -
5 dead, 11 injured after 17 vehicle pileup in Austin
Two adults were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said.CBS News - 1d -
Severe weather storms forecast throughout South, Midwest; 3 dead in Texas
Tornadoes may hit the Mississippi Valley on Friday, as well as blizzards in the northern Plains and gusty conditions in Texas that pose a high risk of wildfires.CBS News - 1d -
Three dead as threat of tornadoes moves south and blinding winds fan wildfires
At least three people have died in Missouri after a powerful system of storms swept across the central part of the United States on the way east Saturday morning, with weather warnings issued in ...NBC News - 1d -
5 dead in 17-vehicle Texas crash; man charged with intoxication manslaughter
A man was charged Friday with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved over a dozen vehicles on Interstate ...NBC News - 1d -
At least 20 dead as severe storms rip through the South and Midwest
The storm system has left buildings in ruins, wrecked power supplies, and intensified more than 100 wildfires.NBC News - 17h -
18 dead, dozens injured as severe storms hit multiple states
Over 200,000 are without power across five states -- Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Arkansas.ABC News - 15h -
At least 8 dead in Kansas dust storm as 55 vehicles crash
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Saturday that eight people died in an interstate pile-up after a dust storm caused a 55-car pile-up.CBS News - 10h -
At least 34 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US
The unpredictable storms have hit Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma, whipping up fires and overturning trucks.BBC News - 4h -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - 5d -
Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants
The justices declined to hear unusual arguments from Republican-led states that sought to end lawsuits against energy companies over their role in global warming.The New York Times - 5d -
Federal Judge Blocks Government From Removing Mahmoud Khalil From the U.S.
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many ...The New York Times - 5d -
Judge blocks removal of Palestinian activist detained at Columbia University
ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on Saturday night, said his attorney, Amy Greer.ABC News - 5d -
Wife details arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil as judge blocks deportation
The wife of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil said she and her husband were returning to their apartment after breaking their Ramadan fast when immigration agents confronted them and arrested ...NBC News - 4d -
Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium
Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...The Guardian - 4d