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Child dies after contracting measles in Texas, officials say

A child who had been hospitalized after contracted measles in West Texas has died, health officials confirm. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.

CBS News - 13h

Dockworkers Vote to Accept New Labor Contract

Workers at East and Gulf Coast ports who went on strike briefly in October ratified a deal that includes a 62 percent raise over six years.

The New York Times - 1d

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May agrees to contract extension

May, who got his start as a student manager at Indiana, was a popular name to replace Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Warriors signing Australian point guard to two-way contract, per agent

The Golden State Warriors are signing Australian point guard Taran Armstrong to a two-way contract, his agent Daniel Moldovan told ESPN.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

37 percent of contracts on DOGE list not expected to save any money

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has initiated the process to terminate roughly 1,125 government contracts, however 37 percent of those cancellations aren’t expected to yield any ...

The Hill - 1d

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Doge are expected to produce no savings – live

Almost 40% of federal contracts canceled as part of Doge’s cost-cutting efforts aren’t expected to save government any money, Trump administration’s own data shows. It’s coming down to the wire for ...

The Guardian - 1d

Bengals' top exec dangles bold expectation for Chase contract

After attempts to reach a long-term deal last offseason proved fruitless, the Bengals appear to be extending an olive branch to their triple crown-winning receiver.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts

Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulated

Financial Times - 16h

Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency

Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...

NBC News - 10h

Ports Strike Threat Ends as Dockworkers Sign 6-Year Contract

The union’s chief negotiator calls the agreement the ‘gold standard,’ with a truce on automation replacing jobs and a long stretch of labor peace.

Inc. - 12h

Trump 2nd term live updates: VA begins reversing contract cancellations

One day after the Department of Veterans Affairs celebrated an estimated $2 billion in savings on canceled contracts, the agency began reversing some cancellations.

ABC News - 2h

VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities

A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.

ABC News - 5h

Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts

"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.

ABC News - 3h

VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...

The Hill - 5h

Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers

A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

The New York Times - 6d

Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”

The New York Times - 5d

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.

BBC News - 4d

Grammy-winning hitmaker Roberta Flack dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one ...

CBS News - 2d

Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies

Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.

ESPN - 2d

Guardians owner Dolan, 94, dies, team announces

Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94, the Guardians announced in a statement on Monday, adding that Dolan died Sunday night of natural ...

ESPN - 1d

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

On Monday, singer and pianist Roberta Flack died at the age of 88. The Grammy winner was known for hits like "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

CBS News - 1d

A person dies of measles in West Texas outbreak

A person has died of measles in Texas, the first death from the disease in a decade in the United States.

NBC News - 14h

TV presenter Henry Kelly dies aged 78

Irish journalist hosted gameshows including Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh in the 1980s and 90s. Henry Kelly, the Irish journalist and presenter best known for hosting UK TV shows such as ...

The Guardian - 14h

Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78

He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.

BBC News - 16h

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of "Gossip Girl," dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.

CBS News - 9h

"Gossip Girl" star Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at age 39. The death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.

CBS News - 9h

Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Wrong Parent Died’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

The New York Times - 9h

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak

At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

The New York Times - 5h