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BBC News - Top stories
Boy, 8, dies after shot to head at farm
Police arrest a man in his 60s after responding to reports that a child had suffered serious firearm injuries at a farm.50 minutes ago -
The New York Times - World
Amadou Mahtar M’Bow, 103, Dies; His Tenure Leading UNESCO Was Stormy
He was the first Black African to head a major international organization, but complaints about his administration led the U.S. and Britain to pull out of it.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Bill Lucy, Pioneering Labor and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 90
He helped popularize “I Am a Man” as a demand for respect during the 1968 strike by Black sanitation workers in Memphis.9 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
Iran Revolutionary Guard general died in Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader, reports say
A prominent general in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard died in an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut18 hours ago - Iran -
ABC News - World
Revolutionary Guard general slain in Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader, Iranian state media report says
Revolutionary Guard general slain in Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader, Iranian state media report says19 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Maggie Smith, Grande Dame of Stage and Screen, Dies at 89
She earned an extraordinary array of awards, from Oscars to Emmys to a Tony, but she could still go almost everywhere unrecognized. Then came “Downton Abbey.”Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches more strikes on Beirut as six people reported dead from earlier attack
Blasts heard in Lebanese capital where air attack earlier on Friday, reportedly targeting Hezbollah leader, left more than 90 people injured. The Israeli military said drones and rockets crossed ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Maggie Smith, Award-Winning Actress and 'Downton Abbey' Star, Dies at 89
The British actress was already a legend, before winning a new generation of fans as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89
In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall • Appreciations by Peter Bradshaw and Mark Lawson • A life in ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
A&E doctor 'refused' to see woman before she died
Marina Young's sister says hospital staff "failed her fundamentally, on every level".Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Maggie Smith, star of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, dies at 89
Oscar-winning actor was renowned for her acerbic wit and ‘formidable talent’Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
General Atlantic nears £800mn deal to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
London-based group is ‘minded to recommend’ the 100p per share offer from private equity groupYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Swiss cyclist Furrer, 18, dies after crash at Worlds
Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer dies after suffering a serious head injury at the Road and Para-cycling World Championships in Switzerland.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Song Binbin, China's Most Famous Red Guard, Dies at 77
She epitomized the deadly fervor of the Cultural Revolution and later apologized for her actions. In the U.S., she was considered just a scientist.Yesterday - China -
ABC News - Top stories
Dame Maggie Smith, venerable British actress, dies at 89
Maggie Smith, a lauded British actress who starred in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" has died at the age of 89.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."Yesterday -
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Maggie Smith, 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey' actor, dies at 89
The Oscar-winning actor, known for her roles as Violet Crawley in 'Downton Abbey' and no-nonsense Professor McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' films, died Friday.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Oscar-Winning Harry Potter Star Maggie Smith Dies At 89
Dame Maggie Smith, the two-time Oscar-winning actor best known for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie franchise and the acid-tongued Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Israel’s Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly amid rising tensions in the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Friday morning, as tensions in the Middle East continue to flare. His speech comes just a day after ...Yesterday - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Martial arts coach, 19, dies in mountain climb fall
Phil Zhu was visiting Snowdonia with his two younger brothers when he slipped on rocks.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'Voice of snooker' Everton dies aged 87
Tributes are paid after renowned snooker commentator Clive Everton dies at the age of 87.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Chess: India win double gold as new generation dominates at Olympiad
India won the Open and Women’s Olympiads in Budapest, while for the first time in history no European team reached the podium in either event. India’s domination of the 188-team Budapest Olympiad ...2 days ago - India -
The New York Times - World
What to Know About Austria’s General Election and the Far-Right Freedom Party
Austrians will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Parliament, with the Freedom Party in position to potentially form a far-right government for the first time since World War II.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
AI start-ups generate money faster than past hyped tech companies
New data from payments group Stripe suggest artificial intelligence groups are making revenues at an unprecedented rate2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former NBA player, G League coach Joe Wolf dies at 59
Wolf remains one of the best high school basketball players is Wisconsin's history.2 days ago - NBA -
BBC News - Top stories
Ballykelly woman dies after car collides with bus
Joyce Taggart, 84, was driving the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Sports
In His ‘Office,’ Bryce Harper Advises the Next Generation of M.L.B. Hitters
Opponents have started to see a different version of the Phillies’ star.2 days ago - MLB