M. Paul Friedberg, Landscape Architect Who Celebrated the City, Dies at 93
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Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Secret Service agent who rushed to first lady's side after JFK's assassination dies at 93
Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who shielded first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from gunfire during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, has died, the agency said Monday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Ex-Secret Service agent who leapt onto back of JFK limo in Dallas dies at 93
Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who leapt onto the back of former President Kennedy’s limousine in 1963 to shield the first lady from gunfire, died on Friday at his home. He was 93. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Clint Hill, Who Sprang to Kennedys’ Side as Shots Were Fired, Dies at 93
A Secret Service agent, he leaped onto the president’s limousine in Dallas in 1963 and was credited with saving the first lady’s life. But he was haunted by his inability to save her husband.The New York Times - 6d -
Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK's car during assassination dies at 93
Clint Hill spent decades blaming himself for Kennedy's death before re-evaluating his role.BBC News - 6d -
Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Who Is Paul Clement, the Lawyer Appointed to Help Judge in Adams Case?
A former solicitor general, Mr. Clement has argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court. Now he will present independent arguments as a judge decides whether to drop the charges against the mayor.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Bracketology: Tennessee faces Texas A&M in battle of No. 2 seeds who could move up if a top-line team falls
This weekend could see some movement in Jerry Palm's NCAA Tournament bracket projectionCBS Sports - Feb. 21
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Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen
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