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Ralph Holloway, Anthropologist Who Studied Brain’s Evolution, Dies at 90
It wasn’t the size of human brains that distinguished people from apes, he theorized, but the way they were organized. He found a creative way to prove it.The New York Times - 20h -
Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83
Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.'Los Angeles Times - 14h -
John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59
He founded The Texas Tribune, a model for nonprofit grass-roots news organizations nationwide, and the American Journalism Project, which supports them.The New York Times - 9h -
Leonardo Patterson, 82, High-Flying Antiquities Dealer Brought Low, Dies
Born into rural poverty, he climbed to the top of the art market. But he fell after being convicted of selling fake and stolen items.The New York Times - 11h -
Michael Hurley, hero of the US folk underground, dies aged 83
Singer-songwriter made more than 30 albums away from the mainstream, inspiring numerous artists in American alternative music. Michael Hurley, the American singer-songwriter whose unique path ...The Guardian - 6h -
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Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is ’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Sue Bird says her former coach, Geno Auriemma, wasn’t crying when ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ex-Chelsea manager urges Blues to sign 25-goal-a-season star + consider change in formation
Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has suggested that the Blues could do with signing a new striker this summer.Although Di Matteo, who won the Champions League with Chelsea back in 2012, was ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What we know about deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman died of heart disease and Betsy Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, officials said.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Man released without charge after three die in fire
Three people, including a four-year-old girl, died in the fire at a Grade II-listed house.BBC News - 4d -
Former New York Yankees Player Brett Gardner's 14-Year-Old Son Miller's Body Released to Family
The MLB player's teenage son died unexpectedly in his sleep while the family was on vacation in Costa RicaYahoo Sports - 4d -
'Perfect explosive mixture' was flagged years before fatal water plant blast
BBC West investigations uncover reports expressing serious concerns about parts of a site where four people died.BBC News - 3d -
7-year-old killed by falling boulder at Nevada ski resort
A 7-year-old Nevada girl died after being struck by a falling boulder at a ski resort on Saturday, officials said.NBC News - 3d -
Three dead after bus and car catch fire in crash
Emergency services found a bus and car alight on Monday evening and three people died at the scene.BBC News - 3d -
NBA legend Dennis Rodman debunks death rumors with Instagram post: ‘Alive and well’
Social media reports that the Chicago Bulls star died caused panic among ‘Worm’ fansYahoo Sports - 2d -
Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing
Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.BBC News - 2d -
UK charities launch Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
More than 3,000 people have died and thousands have been displaced in Myanmar.BBC News - 1d -
Ange Postecoglou took on Tottenham fans and lost... this feels like the end
This might prove to be the night the Ange Postecoglou dream died as the Tottenham Hotspur head coach took on his own supporters and lost.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Figure skater whose parents died in D.C. plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet
Maxim Naumov's performance at the world championships, just months after a plane crash claimed his parents' lives, brought the crowd to its feet.NBC News - 4d -
64-Year-Old Hockey Player Dies After Puck Strikes Him in the Chest
"His absence will be felt deeply and by so many," an obituary for Louis Foster readYahoo Sports - 3d -
Packers super fan Eugene Greening, 'Mean Gene the Dancing Machine,' dies at age 81
Eugene Greening was a Packers fan since the Lombardi era, and added his Mean Gene persona in the early 2000s.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Palestinian teenager dies in Israeli jail after being held six months without charge
Family of Walid Ahmad, 17, say his health had deteriorated and Palestinian officials say he was denied medical care. A 17-year-old boy from the West Bank who was held without charge for six months ...The Guardian - 3d -
Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors, dies aged 65
Known for his roles in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Tombstone, the prolific actor’s cause of death was pneumonia. Remembering Val Kilmer: an ethereally handsome actor who evolved into droll ...The Guardian - 2d -
Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.The New York Times - 1d -
Man says son was stabbed in the heart at Texas track meet, died in twin’s arms
A high school student was charged with murder after Frisco, Texas, police said he fatally stabbed another student during a confrontation at a track meet Wednesday morning.NBC News - 1d -
Nursing influencer Hailey Okula dies during childbirth after facing infertility struggles
For nine months, Hailey Okula’s Instagram followers watched her balance the demands of her job with the happiness of preparing for her and her husband’s first child.NBC News - 1d -
WATCH: Lithuanians bid farewell to US soldiers who died during training exercise
Government officials and religious leaders were among those to pay their last respects in Vilnius.ABC News - 1d -
Brett Gardner's son Miller died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities say
A toxicology report revealed Miller Gardner's cause of death.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 4d -
Figure skater who lost both parents in DC crash receives standing ovation at World Champs
Maxim Naumov's parents, who were both coaches at the Skating Club of Boston, died January in a plane crash outside of Washington, D.C.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized with complex lung infection, early kidney failure; Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88 years old.CBS News - 3d -
WATCH: Actor Val Kilmer dead at 65
The actor, best known for his roles in “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “The Doors,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter told The New York Times.ABC News - 1d -
Ex-player attends game after false death tributes
A Bulgarian club invited who held a minute's silence for a former player thinking he had died. The player returned to the stadium on Wednesday.ESPN - 1d -
What we know about the death of Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's son
Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica.CBS News - 1d -
Five people dead and four injured after explosion at Spanish coalmine
Cause of incident in Degaña, Asturias, remains unclear, as emergency services cite ‘problem with a machine’. Five people died and another four were seriously injured after an explosion on Monday at ...The Guardian - 4d -
How a Brief and Inexplicable NYC Altercation Escalated to Manslaughter
Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.The New York Times - 3d -
Miller Gardner, son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, remembered in heartfelt obituary
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner who died in Costa Rica, is remembered as an active, kindhearted student who brought joy to family and friends.NBC News - 3d -
Mancini details race for Top 4 and Ranieri’s impact
Roma defender Gianluca Mancini spoke to Cronache di Spogliatoio about the team’s Top 4 aspirations and Claudio Ranieri’s impact.“From that Derby in January until today, few people believed we co...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
🥇 Inter announce March Player of the Month
Inter have revealed that star defender Alessandro Bastoni has won the club's Player of the Month award for March.Ha brillato in campo e ha conquistato i vostri voti 🙌✨Il @Pirelli #POTM di marzo �...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash
A popular electric vehicle made by the Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi crashed into a concrete guardrail while deploying its autonomous driving feature. Three people died.The New York Times - 2d
