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Tin Oo, NLD founder with Aung San Suu Kyi, dies aged 97 in Myanmar
Former armed forces chief was imprisoned after failed revolt against junta and later campaigned with Nobel laureate under National League for Democracy banner. Tin Oo, one of the closest associates of Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and ...The Guardian - World -
Chatbots Are Entering Their Stone Age
Anthropic and other big AI startups are teaching chatbots “tool use,” to make them more useful in the workplace.Wired - Tech -
GamesBeat Summit 2024: How games marketing has shifted in the digital age
Tyler Bahl of Activision and Vanessa Chang of TikTok spoke at GamesBeat Summit 2024 about how Call of Duty's marketing reaches digital audiences.VentureBeat - Tech -
At the Scripps bee, hard work, not age, can spell success.
Sanil Thorat, 8, was the youngest of 245 participants at the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump attorney argues against jail sentence, citing former president's age
Former President Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche argued against a jail sentence for his client following his conviction on Thursday in his hush-money case, citing the presumptive GOP nominee’s age. “I have no idea, look, there’s a system in place ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Radio operator Marie Scott provided a link to D-Day beaches at age 17
Marie Scott experienced British forces landing on the Normandy coast through her earphonesABC News - World -
World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.CBS News - Top stories -
Ex-Sixer Gordon, brother of Aaron, dies at 33
Drew Gordon, the older brother of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon and a former NBA player himself, died in a car accident in Oregon on Thursday. He was 33.ESPN - Sports -
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s mother, has died, according to a family statement shared with NBC News.NBC News - Top stories -
Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, dies at 86
Robinson was a well-known fixture at the White House during the eight years of Barack Obama's administration between 2009 and 2017.BBC News - Top stories -
Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.CBS News - Top stories -
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Steadfast Mother, Dies at 86
Moving into the White House, she provided stability for her granddaughters in a national spotlight.The New York Times - Top stories -
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, former First Lady Michelle Obama's mother, passed away Friday at the age of 86, according to the family.ABC News - Top stories -
Marian Robinson, Mother of Michelle Obama, Dies at 86
She joined the Obamas in the White House to help care for her granddaughters.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Climber who died near the top of Denali identified
Zulkifli Bin Yusof, 36, was part of a three-man climbing team from Malaysia.CBS News - Top stories -
Barry Kemp, Who Unearthed Insights About Ancient Egypt, Dies at 84
An archaeologist, he wrote widely on everyday life under the pharaohs and did much of his fieldwork at Amarna, considered the Egyptian version of Pompeii.The New York Times - World -
Elizabeth MacRae, 'General Hospital' and 'Gomer Pyle' actor, dies at 88
Elizabeth MacRae, whose acting credits included 'General Hospital' and 'The Andy Griffith Show' spinoff 'Gomer Pyle, USMC,' has died.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Richard Ellis, 86, Dies; Artist Whose Works Included a Museum’s Whale
Once called the “poet laureate” of deep-sea creatures, he melded science with art in paintings, books and a notable life-size installation in New York.The New York Times - Science -
Man Dies After Climbing Into Jet Engine at Amsterdam Airport
The Dutch military police identified the man only as “an employee of a company operating at” Schiphol Airport. His death on Wednesday has been ruled a suicide.The New York Times - World -
Albert S. Ruddy, Producer Who Won Oscar for ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 94
A creator of the sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” he went on to win a second Academy Award for “Million Dollar Baby,” the boxing film starring Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood.The New York Times - Top stories -
Officer dies after being 'ambushed' while responding to Minneapolis shooting
A Minneapolis police officer has died after they were "ambushed" while responding to a call about a shooting, officials said Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
At least 50 people have died in a week as record heat scorches India
Summer heat hit India early this year, and with temperatures soaring over 120 degrees, deaths blamed on the scorching conditions are soaring, too.CBS News - Top stories - India -
Birubala Rabha, Who Battled Witch Hunting in India, Dies at 75
She traveled from village to village in a crusade to stop a practice in which women have been accused of being witches and harshly punished, or even killed, for it.The New York Times - World -
Nora Cortiñas, 94, a Founder of Argentina’s Mothers of the ‘Disappeared,’ Dies
Ms. Cortiñas became a key member of a group of women whose children had been taken by the military dictatorship that led Argentina from 1976 to 1983.The New York Times - World - Argentina -
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dies after assault in prison
Pickton, 71, who died in hospital following attack on 19 May, fed his victims’ remains to pigs on his farm. Robert Pickton, a notorious Canadian serial killer who fed his victims’ remains to his pigs on his farm near Vancouver, has died after ...The Guardian - World -
Marian Shields Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Robinson, who moved to White House when Barack Obama won presidency, helped to care for granddaughters Malia and Sasha. Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama, who moved with the first family to the White House when son-in-law ...The Guardian - World -
US man, 81, accused of menacing neighbors with slingshot, dies after release on bond
Prince King pleaded not guilty on Tuesday over what police said was nine-year reign of terror in Azusa, California. An elderly California man accused of menacing his neighborhood for almost a decade with a slingshot and ball bearings has died a ...The Guardian - World -
Former NBA forward Drew Gordon, brother of Nuggets star Aaron Gordon, dies in car accident
Gordon played briefly for the 76ers in 2014CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Former 76ers player Drew Gordon, older brother of Nuggets starter Aaron Gordon, dies in car accident at 33
Drew Gordon played all over Europe after a college career at UCLA and New Mexico.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Teen dies from accidental drowning at Orlando marine-themed park, officials say
Authorities say that a 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive at a central Florida marine-themed park died from an accidental drowningABC News - Entertainment -
Drew Gordon, former NBA player and brother of Denver Nuggets star, dies at 33
Former NBA player Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets player Aaron Gordon, has died, according to the team.NBC News - Top stories - NBA -
Sean Burroughs, Little League Hero Who Made an Improbable Major-League Comeback, Dies at 43
Once one of baseball’s hottest prospects, Burroughs didn’t live up to expectations. But he accomplished something else.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died
The sisters of Nicole Brown Simpson hope a new documentary on her life will explore how she lived, and not just how she diedABC News - Sports -
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died
The sisters of Nicole Brown Simpson hope a new documentary on her life will explore how she lived, and not just how she diedABC News - Entertainment -
Teen dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove pool in Orlando, police say
The 13-year-old was found unresponsive at a Discovery Cove theme park pool in Orlando, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.CBS News - Top stories -
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Tin Oo, a close ally of Myanmar's Suu Kyi and co-founder of her pro-democracy party, dies at 97
Tin Oo, one of the closest associates of Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a co-founder of her National League for Democracy party, has diedABC News - World