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Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103

Hungarian gymnast survived persecution of Jews in second world war and won five golds across two Games. The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist, the Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Gunman who killed at least 12 people in Montenegro rampage dies by suicide

A gunman who fatally shot at least 12 people, including two children, in Montenegro has killed himself while surrounded by police, officials said Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 2

'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'

People are being warned to remain vigilant as the number of holiday scam reports rise.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Jocelyne Wildenstein, socialite known for extreme cat-like plastic surgery, dies at 84

Known as ‘one of the jet set’s most outrageous characters’, Wildenstein died in Paris hotel aged 84. The Swiss socialite and cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein, sometimes known as ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Dick Capri, Catskills Comic Who Took His Shtick to Broadway, Dies at 93

He was a regular at the mountain resorts where many comedians honed their acts, then had a star turn in the long-running revue “Catskills on Broadway.”

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103

Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Oscars 2025: Who's in for supporting actor and actress?

Supporting or lead? Sometimes it's hard to say, but here's a look at some likely supporting nominees.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

'Truths' about Marianne Jean-Baptiste's Oscar chances

The actor's performance as a depressed, caustic Londoner in 'Hard Truths' could put her back in the Academy Awards race.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103

Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters of Pearl Harbor after the 1941 Japanese attack on the naval base, has died.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor During the Sept. 11 Attacks, Dies at 76

He was still in training when he was rushed into live coverage of the collapse of the World Trade Center, and his broadcast became one of the enduring records of the day.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Eight years, three league titles and lots of money: how Oscar made a success of China stay

The Brazilian, in contrast to many other players, embraced living in China with his family and will be sorely missed. In November, Shanghai Port celebrated a third Chinese Super League (CSL) title ...