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Vatican advances beatification process for Belgium's king who abdicated rather than approve abortion
The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatifiedABC News - 16h -
22 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil
Officials say 22 people have been killed in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern BrazilABC News - 16h -
10 die in stampede in Nigeria at Christmas food distribution event
Authorities in Nigeria say ten people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in the capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a local church at a ...ABC News - 18h -
Lady Gaga on Coachella, LG7 and the 'slightly subversive' 'Die With a Smile'
The pop superstar talks about her smash duet with Bruno Mars that's nominated for two prizes at February's Grammy Awards.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
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'I'd rather die than leave my mum': Survivors describe Mayotte cyclone horror
The BBC hears how roofs flew off homes as people sheltered inside in the cyclone-hit French territory.BBC News - 1d -
At least 30 children die from drug shortages in Pakistan after sectarian violence
Key roads closed in Kurram, a hotbed of sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims for decades. At least 30 children have died due to drug shortages in part of north-west Pakistan after the ...The Guardian - 1d -
20 migrants die in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia
Tunisian authorities recovered the bodies of 20 people who appeared to have drowned after a shipwreck off the country’s Mediterranean coastline, near a popular point of departure for migrants ...ABC News - 2d -
2 Endangered Whales Found Entangled in Fishing Gear, With 1 Likely to Die
The North Atlantic right whales, which were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, are one of the most endangered large whale species.The New York Times - 3d -
13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai
An Indian navy speedboat has crashed into a ferry carrying over 100 people to a popular tourist destination off Mumbai, killing at least 13 peopleABC News - 3d -
How a young Dutch woman’s life began when she was allowed to die
At the last minute, Zoë decided to call off her euthanasia. But how do you start over after you’ve said all of your goodbyes?. It was a sunny summer morning when Zoë opened the countdown calendar ...The Guardian - 5d -
12 Die at Georgian Ski Resort From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The police say the bodies were found in a room above an Indian restaurant not long after a generator had been plugged in nearby.The New York Times - 5d -
'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.BBC News - 6d -
'I don't want to end up in a box when I die - I want an eco funeral'
Artist Rachel Hawthorn says an eco-friendly burial at a natural site is a "no-brainer" for her.BBC News - Dec. 15 -
Conan O’Brien’s Parents Die 3 Days Apart
Thomas O’Brien, an epidemiologist, and Ruth O’Brien, a lawyer, juggled successful careers with raising six children, including the comedy star.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Conan O'Brien's parents Thomas and Ruth, who inspired numerous gags, die three days apart
Comedian Conan O'Brien lost both of his parents this week. Thomas and Ruth O'Brien, married for 66 years, died Monday and Thursday, respectively.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 13 -
2 cats die from suspected bird flu traced to raw milk in California
Health officials are investigating possible cases of H5 bird flu after two cats died from consuming recalled raw milk, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.The Hill - Dec. 13 -
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Troop of Japanese monkeys in Tasmanian park to be sterilised and die out amid inbreeding fears
Monkeys, which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeda in 1981, will die out in about 25 years as a result of a council decision. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
How the Resurrected Congestion Pricing Plan Could Die in the Courts
Manhattan’s new tolling program is still being challenged in federal and state courts, with rulings possible before it begins on Jan. 5.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Crews fight Malibu fire from the air as winds die down
Winds have died down and conditions are improving in southern California as the Franklin Fire continues to burn. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how planes are able to drop retardant on the ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom. When ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says
Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation
In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall. The road to Damascus was lined with discarded army uniforms. In a panic, Syrian army soldiers stripped ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
In Week 14, It’s Do-or-Die for Many N.F.L. Teams. Who Needs a Win the Most?
Wild-card races remain crowded, and margins for error are growing thinner and thinner by the week, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
How do I make sure my retirement accounts go to my wife, and then my kids, when I die?
Planning and proper documentation is required if your wishes are to be carried outMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Blind date: ‘My rushing to make the tube doors felt rather shabby, definitely not chic’
Tom, 49, a boatbuilder, meets Francoise, 46, an operating department practitioner. What were you hoping for? The unexpected. Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Some ailing kids die waiting for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment
UNICEF estimates that 2,500 ailing children need immediate evacuation from Gaza for treatment abroadABC News - Dec. 6 -
13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding bagsABC News - Dec. 5 -
13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding bagsABC News - Dec. 5 -
Batting Around: Which rental closer would you rather trade for, Ryan Helsley or Devin Williams?
Are you taking velocity or strikeouts? Does health matter? See what CBS Sports' MLB experts thinkCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Two USS George Washington sailors die days apart after reaching Japan, Navy says
Two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington died within days of each other shortly after the aircraft carrier arrived in Japan, officials and family members said.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?
I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance taxFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Skip the lectures: Black voters would rather be heard
If you want to win our vote, and if you want to save democracy, don’t show up at our door on the eve of the election.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Swiss authorities release right-to-die activist after ruling out homicide in 'suicide capsule' case
Swiss prosecutors say a right-to-die activist was released after more than two months in police custody over the reported first use of a so-called “suicide capsule,” after ruling out the ...ABC News - Dec. 2