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John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.The New York Times - 5d -
Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.BBC News - 5d -
Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93
Relatives are remembering former U_S_ Sen_ Alan Simpson of Wyoming as “an uncommonly generous man” who was “gifted in crossing party lines.”ABC News - 5d -
Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.The New York Times - 5d -
Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91
A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.The New York Times - 4d -
Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash
Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009.The New York Times - 4d -
Melody Beattie, Author of a Self-Help Best Seller, Dies at 76
Her “Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself,” a guide to shedding toxic relationships, has sold more than seven million copies.The New York Times - 4d -
Antonio di Salvo reveals Germany U21 squad for March international break
Following the senior team call-ups yesterday, it was time to learn which players would be representing Germany at the highest youth level on Friday. The day began with news that Germany U21 head ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rep. Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona, a Democratic Progressive in the House, Dies at 77
The son of an immigrant, he represented a majority Hispanic district in Arizona for 12 terms but had lately been absent from Capitol Hill while being treated for cancer.The New York Times - 4d -
Selma Miriam, Founder of the Feminist Restaurant Bloodroot, Dies at 89
She and Noel Furie had just come out as lesbians when they opened an unusual gathering place for women in Connecticut. Nearly half a century later, it is still thriving.The New York Times - 4d -
A river ‘died' in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
The spill happened on Feb. 18.ABC News - 4d -
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of starvation, dehydration
The report noted that the stomach of the dog that belonged to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was mostly empty except for small amounts of hair and bile.CBS News - 4d -
Junior Bridgeman, N.B.A. Player Turned Mogul, Dies at 71
He became an entrepreneur during a solid career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He later bought hundreds of fast-food outlets, a Coca-Cola bottling business and Ebony and Jet magazines.The New York Times - 3d -
Slick Watts, former Seattle SuperSonics legend, dies at age 73
The point guard, known for his off-kilter headbands, was a fan favorite in the community and a devoted proponent of Seattle basketball.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Roy L. Prosterman, 89, Dies; Worked to Secure Land for the Rural Poor
Seeing land rights as the key to lifting up the impoverished, he pushed authoritarian governments as well as emerging democratic ones to distribute farmland.The New York Times - 3d -
Former Sonics guard, Seattle fan favorite Slick Watts dies at 73
Watts played five years for the Sonics and remained in Seattle after his careerCBS Sports - 3d -
Nita Lowey, Tenacious New York Representative, Dies at 87
A Democrat, she represented Westchester County for three decades and became the first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee.The New York Times - 3d -
Slick Watts, N.B.A. Fan Favorite and Headband Pioneer, Dies at 73
An undrafted, 6-foot-1 point guard with patchy hair, he made an enduring fashion statement and became seen as the ultimate Seattle SuperSonic.The New York Times - 2d -
I nearly died in car crash - Antonio's first interview
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December.BBC News - 2d -
Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner's family wants to raise awareness and bring something positive from the "complete tragedy".BBC News - 2d -
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.The New York Times - 2d -
Thomas Moser, Woodworker Whose Chairs Were Works of Art, Dies at 90
Self-taught, he practiced “the lost art of making furniture well,” producing pieces for collectors, presidents and even the pope.The New York Times - 1d -
Émilie Dequenne, Belgian Actress Who Starred in ‘Rosetta,’ Dies at 43
She won the Cannes Film Festival’s best actress award for her debut performance in 1999. She was later diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer.The New York Times - 1d -
Ming Fay, Who Made Magical Sculptures of the Natural World, Dies at 82
His artwork paid tribute to its surroundings, in New York City and elsewhere, rendering nature at an oversized scale that made it unmissable.The New York Times - 1d -
Lee Shau-Kee, Hong Kong Real Estate Tycoon, Dies at 97
Sometimes called the Warren Buffett of Hong Kong, he made his billions by initially building apartments for middle-class descendants of mainland refugees.The New York Times - 1d -
John “Paddy” Hemingway, Last Surviving Pilot of the Battle of Britain, Dies at 105
A fighter pilot in a vastly outnumbered Royal Air Force — one of the “few” hailed by Churchill — he took to the skies to help stave off a Nazi land invasion of Britain.The New York Times - 22h -
Anthony Dolan, Speechwriter Who Gave Reagan ‘Evil Empire,’ Dies at 76
As a conservative presidential speechwriter, he also relegated communism to “the ash heap of history.” Earlier, he won a Pulitzer Prize as a young reporter.The New York Times - 19h -
Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas
The San Antonio trial brought into focus the deadly perils of human trafficking as President Trump cuts off safer routes into the country and targets the traffickers.The New York Times - 19h -
I was crying, anxious, exhausted – why did no one warn me about the new-pet blues?
After weeks of looking forward to getting a cat, I was shocked at how miserable I was with Leo on the scene. But many cat and dog owners struggle to cope. As I sat on the sofa with my sister, my ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Everybody dance: Nile Rodgers’ 20 greatest tracks – ranked!
As the 72-year-old prepares for Glastonbury with Chic, we rate the best of his guitar licks and songwriting magic for Madonna, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge and more. It was criminal that Mathis’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Girls basketball: MACCRAY heads to the state final
Mar. 14—MINNEAPOLIS — A key stretch midway through the second half led by sisters Sam and Ella Hultgren helped lift the MACCRAY girls basketball team to a comeback victory against Sleepy Eye St. ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Luton triple-murderer wanted to gain notoriety with school plot, court hears
Nicholas Prosper, 19, planned to kill 30 pupils and two teachers after shooting his mother, brother and sister dead. A 19-year-old man who shot dead his mother and two younger siblings had planned ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes
Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP. With tears in their eyes, mothers of children who died in Brazil’s worst ...The Guardian - 5d -
Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm
At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager
A vigil has been held by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales
A 40-year-old woman dies at the scene after being found with serious injuries.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
'Grief made me start hoarding - I slept in bed stacked with boxes'
Jayne started to hoard to cope with the grief after her husband died, now she's getting help.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic
Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.ABC News - Mar. 11