Former Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart dies at 70

Former Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a prominent Cuban American figure and a longtime Republican politician who represented South Florida in Congress for nearly 20 years, died on Monday morning after battling cancer.

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Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dies at 70, family says

Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Republican who represented a south Florida district from 1993 to 2011, has died, as confirmed by his brother, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart.
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Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69

Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.
Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19
David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died
ABC News - Feb. 20
Elijah Olaniyi dies at 26: Former Stony Brook, Miami player battled brain cancer

Olaniyi's name can be found across the record books at Stony Brook
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British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were returning to their home in Bamiyan on 1 February when they were detained.
BBC News - Feb. 23
Angry voters confront Republican congressman over DOGE cuts at town hall

Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia faced boos and jeers at a town hall Thursday night. His constituents, including Democrats, were angry over the Department of Government Efficiency slashing ...
CBS News - Feb. 21
‘Build trust going forward’: Democratic congressman pitches centrist party platform

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Wynton Marsalis on marking 20 years of jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Hall

Legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, who made history with Grammy wins in both jazz and classical music, celebrates two decades of music, education, and performance at the venue known as "the house ...
CBS News - 4d
Reporter's Notebook: The day Abe Lincoln reframed his image

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CBS News - 4d
British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan

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The Guardian - Feb. 23
Poll: 70 Percent of Americans Believe In Climate Change

A new AP poll shows that Americans are catching on.
Inc. - 3d
Belmont takes down Murray State 70-60

Led by Carter Whitt's 18 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Murray State Racers 70-60
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How do I stay healthy in my 70s?

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The Guardian - 20h
Hamilton scores 24, Georgia State beats Old Dominion 76-70

Led by Jelani Hamilton's 24 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 76-70
ABC News - Feb. 22
Taliban confirm British couple in their 70s arrested in Afghanistan as family call for their release

The Taliban on Monday confirmed the arrest of a British couple in their 70s in Afghanistan after a plea from their children for their release.
NBC News - Feb. 25
Bethune-Cookman knocks off SWAC leader Southern, 70-69

Led by Trey Thomas' 20 points, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats knocked off SWAC leader Southern 70-69
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Crisis-stricken Stellantis sees revenue growth in 2025 after 70% drop in full-year profit

Crisis-stricken auto giant Stellantis on Wednesday said it sees return to revenue growth this year after a steep drop in 2024 earnings.
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Yahoo Sports - 3d
Shadow of its former Self: What's going on at Kansas?

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Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19
Former IRS worker on being fired by Trump administration

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CBS News - Feb. 24
Mourinho 'not a racist' - Drogba defends former boss

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Former Red Wings Defender Signs New Deal

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Yahoo Sports - 14h
‘I’m an endless honey pot’: My wife and I are in our 70s. We gave our son $40,000 for his L.A. wedding. Now he wants more.

“We have four sons. We financed three of them through college, so none of our kids have student loans.”
MarketWatch - 4h
A flight to a Toronto paramedics conference becomes a real emergency for a former EMT

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ABC News - Feb. 20
10 former prison guards charged in death of inmate Robert Brooks

Ten former prison guards have been indicted in the killing of Robert Brooks, a prisoner who was incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.
ABC News - Feb. 20
Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid

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The Hill - Feb. 21
Former 'Squad' members launching 'Bowman and Bush' YouTube show

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The Hill - Feb. 21
How Fallout 76 Went From A Disappointment To Delight For A Former Project Lead

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GameSpot - Feb. 21
Saints hiring former Eagles QBs coach Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator

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CBS Sports - Feb. 21
Saints hire former Chargers coach Brandon Staley to be their defensive coordinator

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Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested at US Capitol

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested at the United States Capitol on Friday.
ABC News - Feb. 21
Former surgeon on trial after being accused of raping or abusing children

Defendant Joël Le Scouarnec's chillingly detailed notebooks —which he used to document sexual violence that spanned decades — are central to the trial.
CBS News - Feb. 22
Current and Former Yankees React to New Facial Hair Policy: ‘It’s a Big Deal’

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The New York Times - Feb. 22
Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholds

Syria's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared to receive a hero's welcome in Latakia, once the stronghold of the Al-Assad family.
NBC News - Feb. 23
Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama

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The Guardian - Feb. 23
Report: Former Germany player Özil joins Erdogan's party board

Yahoo News - Feb. 23
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The Hill - Feb. 23
Former Jupiter star Ben Whitmore launches first fund at new venture

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Financial Times - Feb. 24