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Texas high school football legend known as 'The Sugar Land Express' dies at 89
Legendary Texas high school football player "The Sugar Land Express," who held national rushing record from 1953-2012, has died. Kenneth Hall was 89.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - 5d -
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 -
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 -
Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93
Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Family of three missing after leaving Grand Canyon vacation, authorities say
A family of three is missing after leaving the Grand Canyon and driving through a winter storm earlier this month, Arizona authorities said on Wednesday.NBC News - 2d -
Juan Soto says signing with Mets over Yankees was a 'family decision'
On the verge of his first season with the New York Mets, Juan Soto said his move last winter to sign with the Mets was a “family decision.”NBC News - 1h -
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 ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
'Harassed and humiliated' - family sues Boeing over whistleblower death
John Barnett's family say he was subjected to harassment and humiliation after he raised safety concerns.BBC News - 3d -
K-pop singer Wheesung found dead at home aged 43
Tributes have been paid to singer who had a string of hits in South Korea including a cover of Craig David’s Insomnia. The South Korean singer Wheesung has died aged 43, with police reportedly ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Woman who lived to age 117 had genes keeping her cells ‘younger’, study shows
Maria Branyas Morera, US-born supercentenarian who died in Spain last August, found to have microbiota of an infant. The US-born woman who was the world’s oldest living person before she died in ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Fred Stolle, Golden-Age Australian Tennis Star, Dies at 86
In addition to winning 19 Grand Slam titles, including two singles championships, he was a coach, a club pro and a television commentator.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
Former KGB double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies in Surrey aged 86
Soviet spy defected to Britain from Moscow under threat of exposure after supplying information to MI6 and MI5. Oleg Gordievsky obituary Oleg Gordievsky, the UK’s most significant cold war ...The Guardian - 2d -
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their homeABC News - Mar. 7 -
One of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets has died, says Friends of Big Bear Valley
Friends of Big Bear Valley says that one of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets that recently hatched has died.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Eddie George says divine intervention may have led him to Bowling Green
Eddie George details a text message from Urban Meyer that came at just the right time to lead him to Bowling Green.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - 3d -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - 3d -
Austria's new government is stopping family reunions immediately for migrants
The new Austrian government says it has decided to immediately stop family reunion procedures for migrants because the country is no longer able to absorb newcomers adequatelyABC News - Mar. 12 -
Kambosos Jr. vs. Wyllie: How to watch the boxing match from the U.S.
George Kambosos Jr. faces Jake Wyllie tomorrow morning in his super lightweight debut.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Belgian actor Émilie Dequenne dies at 43 of rare cancer, report says
The Belgian actor who won a top Cannes prize for her breakout role in “Rosetta,” Émilie Dequenne has died at 43ABC News - 6d -
The New Yorker Updates Its Style Guide for the Internet Age
An update to the magazine’s style guide did away with anachronisms like “Web site” and “in-box.” But it was limited to what the staff felt were “lasting” changes.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
KTLA taps Melvin Robert to take over 'Morning News' post of the late Sam Rubin
Journalist Melvin Robert says he is 'overjoyed and humbled' to join the KTLA family as he fills the post held by longtime anchor Sam Rubin, who died last year.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Bayern coach Kompany says Kane 'better with age'
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane earned praise from coach Vincent Kompany on Tuesday after scoring one goal and setting up another in a 2-0 victory at Bayer Leverkusen that saw them book their ...ESPN - Mar. 12 -
England match like Wales' World Cup final - George
England vice-captain Jamie George says the Six Nations finale in Cardiff will be like a "World Cup final" for Wales as they seek to end a 16-match losing streak.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Family of Boeing whistle blower sues company alleging harassment campaign led to suicide
The family of a Boeing whistle blower who had raised alarm over the company’s safety flaws and later died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging wrongful ...NBC News - 2d -
Doug Kiker, singing garbage man who wowed 'America Idol' judges, dies at 32
Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Former Yankees star Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son dies after unexpected illness on vacation
Former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner’s teenage son died unexpectedly after falling ill on vacation, the family said Sunday.NBC News - 18h -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - 1d -
'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 -
Ernie Johnson, Clark Kellogg Kick Off March Madness with Emotional Greg Gumbel Tribute: ‘He Was So Good at What He Did’
Gumbel, the renowned sports broadcaster, died at the age of 78 last DecemberYahoo Sports - 2d -
Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN
The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Welsh tourist held in US was chained like Hannibal Lecter, says family
Becky Burke's parents say her legs, waist and hands were secured by US immigration officers.BBC News - 4d -
Jury says Virginia campground must pay 2 families $750,000 for discrimination against Black camper
Two families have been awarded $750,000 after a jury ruled that the owner of a Virginia campground discriminated against them because one of the campers was a Black man.NBC News - 3d -
Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43
Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18.BBC News - Mar. 17
