Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93

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.”

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Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93

Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was 93.

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Former Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93

Former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) a moderate conservative known for his witty humor who was appointed to lead a commission on deficit reduction by former President Obama, died Friday at the age of ...

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Alan Simpson, moderate GOP senator who bridged partisan gaps, dead at 93

Relatives and colleagues remember former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as a figure who was "gifted in crossing party lines."

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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.

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American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing; Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93

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Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson.

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Former NFL receiver Paul Flatley dies at 84

Former NFL receiver Paul Flatley, the UPI's NFL offensive rookie of the year in 1963, has died.

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Nita Lowey, former New York representative, dies at 87

Former New York Rep. Nita Lowey (D) died on Saturday, her family confirmed in a statement sent to CBS News. “With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully ...

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Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100

Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93

Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, colorful compositions.

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Nita Lowey, former New York congresswoman, dies at 87

Nita Lowey, the former 16-term congresswoman from New York, has died after a battle with breast cancer, her family says.

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Former NFL offensive lineman turned broadcaster Craig Wolfley dies at 66

Craig Wolfley, a former NFL offensive lineman who spent most of his 12-year career playing for Chuck Noll in Pittsburgh before becoming a fixture on the Steelers radio broadcast team, has died

ABC News - Mar. 10

Former Bayern Munich president Fritz Scherer dies at age 85

Former Bayern Munich president Fritz Scherer has died at age 85, the record Bundesliga champions said on Sunday. Scherer became a club member in 1971, was treasurer 1979-1985, president 1985-1994 ...

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Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player, dies at 71

Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who went on to an even more successful career in business, has died at the age of 71

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Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing

Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.

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Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87

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Former Ottawa Senator Josh Norris Misses Saturday Win In Buffalo Due To Injury

Former Ottawa Senators centre Josh Norris was a fan favourite during his seven years with the organization. However, when fans spoke of him, there was always the one glaring concern: his ongoing ...

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Ex-NBA player, entrepreneur Bridgeman dies at 71

Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA sixth man who became a billionaire philanthropist and Bucks minority owner, has died at the age of 71.

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Jury is out on Rubio in Senate, as some lose faith

Some of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's former Democratic colleagues are already expressing regret over their votes in support of the former senator. But his boosters on both sides of the aisle ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he will not run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run in 2028.

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Former NBA center Oliver Miller dies at 54

Miller starred at Arkansas and played nine seasons in the NBA.

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Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB'er, dies at 100

Pitcher Art Schallock, who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died at age 100.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee dies at 97

Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee, who led one of the biggest real estate empires in the former British territory, has died

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Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary

The Senate on Monday confirmed former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) to lead the Department of Labor, cementing another of President Trump’s nominees in bipartisan fashion. Senators voted 67 to ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

ESPN's Schefter: Cowboys dark horse for $93 million All-Pro WR late to free agent market

The Dallas Cowboys have reached out to several free agents without sealing the deal. Could they land the former Rams wideout?

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Shaheen needles Scott Brown over potential GOP Senate bid

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) needled her former rival Scott Brown over his status as a former Massachusetts senator on Wednesday as he weighs a bid to replace her in the Senate. “You ...

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Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate or governor in Michigan

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday that he would not run for the U.S.

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Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto

Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measure

ABC News - Mar. 5

Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina

Democrats are eager to see former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) jump into the Tar Heel State’s Senate race next year, seeing him as the most formidable challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Nadine Menendez, Wife of Ex-Senator, Goes to Trial on Bribery Charges

Former Senator Robert Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison after a trial in which he attempted to shift blame to his wife. Jury selection for her trial begins Tuesday.

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Art Schallock, Oldest Living Former M.L.B. Player, Dies at 100

The left-hander pitched a few dozen games for the Yankees from 1951-54.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

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.

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Former Sonics guard, Seattle fan favorite Slick Watts dies at 73

Watts played five years for the Sonics and remained in Seattle after his career

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Sununu on possible Senate bid: 'I have not ruled it out completely'

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said he is considering running for Senate after previously rejecting the possibility. “I have not ruled it out completely, but folks in Washington have ...

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Shaheen to retire, setting up battle for New Hampshire Senate seat

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the senior Democratic senator from New Hampshire, has announced she will not run for reelection in 2026, creating an open-seat race in a battleground state former Vice ...

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'We play for each other:' Wyoming loses 2OT thriller in Division IV state semifinals

Wyoming played Zanesville Maysville in the OHSAA Division IV boys basketball state semifinals.

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Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France

Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.

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Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93

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