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Rosita Missoni, Italian fashion house matriarch, dies at age 93
Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion, has diedABC News - 5d -
Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39
A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”The New York Times - 5d -
Graham blasts media over coverage of 'barbaric' New Orleans attack
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) ripped the media coverage of the attack on New Year's Eve revelers in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, arguing the alleged crime should be treated as an act of war. ...The Hill - 5d -
What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack
BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.BBC News - 5d -
Rosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93
With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.”The New York Times - 5d -
Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic medal winner, dies at age 103
Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103.The Hill - 5d -
Italian fashion designer and ‘colour genius’ Rosita Missoni dies aged 93
Founder of renowned knitwear brand was at forefront of bringing Italian ready-to-wear industry to global market. Rosita Missoni, the esteemed Italian fashion designer who co-founded the eponymous ...The Guardian - 5d -
Man dies after car hit pedestrians on Christmas Day
A man who was hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London's West End on Christmas Day has died.BBC News - 5d -
Jim Knaub, Premier Wheelchair Racer, Dies at 68
He motivated and challenged fellow paraplegics: ‘Why walk when you can fly?’The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
UK tech secretary backs away from social media ban for under-16s
Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as InstagramFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Carter Vail Takes the Leap From Social Media to Rock Star
He built a huge audience with ridiculous (and catchy) songs on social media. Despite negotiating a record deal and landing a European tour, he has no plans to change.The New York Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia's New Social-Media Rules
The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
'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 - 6d -
Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.ESPN - 6d -
Biden: New Orleans attacker's social media posts indicated ISIS ties
President Biden on Wednesday said the individual who carried out an attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people posted videos on social media hours earlier indicating they were inspired by ...The Hill - 6d -
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 - 6d -
New Orleans police briefs media on Bourbon Street attack
Police say attacker was trying to "run over as many people as he could".BBC News - 6d -
Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...The Hill - 6d -
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 -
Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1
