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ABC News - Tech
Endangered sea corals moved to Texas Gulf Coast for research, restoration
Scientists have moved about about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration11 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Business
Valarie D’Elia, Travel Reporter on TV and Radio, Dies at 64
She steered vacationers and business travelers to choice destinations, talked about the best deals, and offered up savvy tips on how to avoid vexation.39 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Italy legend Salvatore Schillaci dies aged 59
Former Italy forward Salvatore Schillaci, who won the World Cup golden boot in 1990, has died aged 59.46 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Nelson DeMille, author of action-packed adventures, dies at 81
The family of best-selling author Nelson DeMille said he "fought a valiant nine-month battle with esophageal cancer."2 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Pavel Kushnir Dies in a Russian Prison
Among the hundreds of Russians jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the death of Pavel Kushnir in detention has transformed him into an antiwar symbol.3 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Texas Power Grid Faces New Strains, Renewables Help Meet Demand
Texas, the biggest oil-producing state, has turned to solar power and battery storage to see it through extreme weather. But with demand rising, much more power will be needed.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Travis County sues Ken Paxton over widening Texas crackdown on voter registration
The fight over voter registration in Texas Democratic-leaning cities is heating up. In Tuesday, Travis County sued Texas state officials — including right-wing Attorney General Ken Paxton — over ...7 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Cathy Merrick, 63, Advocate for Indigenous People in Canada, Dies
She was on the front lines of dogged fights against injustices, including a recent series of murders of Indigenous women by a white man.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
With Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers, Texas Is Back at the Top of College Football
The Longhorns are the No. 1 ranked team for the first time in nearly 16 years.8 hours ago - College Football -
ABC News - Sports
Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, dies at 59
Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at its home World Cup in 1990, dies at 5912 hours ago - World Cup -
The Guardian - World
Totò Schillaci, Italy’s goalscoring hero of 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59
Schillaci was top scorer at Italia 90 with six goals He played for clubs including Inter and Juventus Tributes have been paid to Salvatore Schillaci after the former Italy forward died at the ...13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Italian World Cup icon Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59.13 hours ago - World Cup -
MarketWatch - Business
Marvell Technology’s billionaire co-founder, Sehat Sutardja, has died
The Indonesia born billionaire led Marvell Technology to become one of the world’s largest chipmakers before stepping down from the company he co-founded after being accused of fraud13 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Liverpool send 'prayers' after fan dies in Milan
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League game against AC Milan has died following a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said Tuesday.14 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Arch Manning Could Have Left Texas. But It Made More Sense to Stay.
Despite being the backup quarterback, Manning’s commitment to the Longhorns never wavered.17 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Steve Kornacki shares that his mom, Anne, has died
NBC News’ Steve Kornacki announced that his mom, Anne B. (Ramonas) Kornacki, has died.18 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
J.D. Souther, songwriter behind country-rock hits by the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, dies at 78
Credited with helping to shape the Southern California country-rock sound of the mid-1970s, J.D. Souther co-wrote the Eagles' 'New Kid in Town' and 'Best of My Love' and Linda Ronstadt's 'Faithless ...18 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man's execution
A group of Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott, state board to halt an execution.23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Derek Boshier, British Pop Artist and Bowie Collaborator, Dies at 87
Starting in the early 1960s, he set himself apart from his contemporaries with paintings that critiqued the cultural dominance of the United States.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
John Grisham on death row prisoner: ‘Texas is about to execute innocent man’
‘There was no crime,’ says author about Robert Roberson who was convicted of murder based on discredited science. The bestselling writer John Grisham has joined scores of bipartisan politicians, ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas medical program stops using unclaimed bodies following NBC News investigation
The University of North Texas Health Science Center had dissected, studied and leased out the bodies of hundreds of people, even as some families searched for them.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Mother of Michaela DePrince dies a day after ballerina’s death
Elaine DePrince, 77, died of unrelated illness less than 24 hours after trailblazing ballerina’s death aged 29. The adoptive mother of ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince , who died suddenly at ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
A migrant has died off a Greek island after smugglers ditched 31 people in the sea to avoid patrols
Greek authorities say one migrant has died after smugglers piloting a speedboat from Turkey to an Aegean Sea island forced their passengers into the sea to avoid detection by marine patrolsYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash
Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘There’s a fire here’: four young boys died trapped home alone, court hears
Neighbours tried desperately to rescue three- and four-year-old twins allegedly locked in rubbish-strewn home. Four young boys who died after being left alone in a rubbish-strewn home cried ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
What College Football Week 3 Revealed About Texas, Georgia and Shedeur Sanders
The quarterback position has found itself at the center of this week’s conversation.Yesterday - College Football -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
From 5-7 to No. 1: How Texas transformed into college football's top team in four years under Steve Sarkisian
Steve Sarkisian just a few years removed from the worst debut season of any Texas head coach since World War II. Now? The Longhorns are finally -- for now -- the toast of college football.Yesterday - College Football -
NBC News - Top stories
Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, 29, and her mom died within 24 hours of each other
Just one day after Boston Ballet principal soloist Michaela Mabinty DePrince died at the age of 29, her adoptive mother also passed away from an unrelated illness.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Investigators still searching for cause of Texas pipeline explosion
A pipeline exploded about 25 miles southeast of Houston, Texas, on Monday. Surrounding neighborhoods were evacuated and nearby schools were told to shelter in place. CBS News correspondent Janet ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Tito Jackson, founding member of Jackson 5, dies at 70
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers and founding members of the Jackson 5, died Monday at age 70. Jackson was also an acclaimed guitarist and went on to have a solo blues career of his own. His three ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas natural gas pipeline explodes into flames
A liquid natural gas pipeline has been burning for hours after exploding and shooting flames high into the air, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in the city of Deer Park, Texas. ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
NBC News investigation reveals Texas medical school leasing out body parts of unclaimed corpses
A Texas medical center has been studying and leasing out the body parts of unclaimed people without the consent of that person or any survivors. After an NBC News investigation exposed its ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97
As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Texas QB Quinn Ewers 'questionable' for game vs. Louisiana-Monroe, says coach Steve Sarkisian
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers may miss Week 3's matchup with Louisiana-Monroe after suffering an abdominal injury versus UTSA.2 days ago