Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle

The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."

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Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva dies after battle with cancer

Grijalva had served in the House since 2003 and was a former co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus.
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Democratic congressman Raúl Grijalva dies aged 77

Grijalva, who backed environmental causes during 12 terms in Congress, dies from cancer treatment complications. Democratic US representative Raúl M Grijalva of Arizona , who championed ...
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Liberals eulogize Grijalva: 'A real giant of the House'

Progressive Democrats wasted no time eulogizing the legacy of Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a progressive lion of the lower chamber who died on Thursday at the age of 77 after a battle with lung ...
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Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77

Longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., a leading progressive voice on the environment and climate change, died Thursday from “complications of his cancer treatment,” his office announced in a ...
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Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77

The 12-term Arizona Democrat had been under treatment for cancer.
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D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle

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Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77

Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a more than two-decade veteran of the House who rose to high levels of power in the Democratic Caucus, died on Thursday. He was 77. A fixture of progressive politics ...
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Democrats look to save face in shutdown battle

Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down on Saturday, despite growing pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers who want them to kill a GOP-crafted ...
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India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.
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Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’

Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”
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Democrats grill Trump ambassador nominees for Canada, Mexico amid trade battles

Democratic Senators grilled President Trump's ambassador nominees for Canada and Mexico during the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing Thursday over the administration's new trade ...
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Man dies after falling from Montana ski resort chairlift

A 37-year-old man visiting the Red Lodge Mountain ski resort in Montana has reportedly died after he fell from a chairlift.
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Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus

Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...
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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 home
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European football: Barcelona game called off after club doctor dies

Osasuna match postponed by death of Carles Miñarro Garcia Barcelona extend ‘heartfelt condolences’ to his family Barcelona called off their match against Osasuna on Saturday night after ...
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Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack

Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.
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Charvarius Ward, Colts reportedly agree on 3-year, $60M deal

Ward, who helped lead the team to Super Bowl LIII, had 54 total tackles in 12 games last season in San Francisco. He missed significant time after his daughter died after a long battle with heart ...
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Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs, inquest hears

The Hollyoaks and reality TV star died at the age of 46 at his home in Bristol on 16 January.
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder

Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.
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Popular mom blogger dies in car accident: ‘We are absolutely heartbroken’

Elise Caffee, a popular mom blogger in Utah, has died after being badly burned by hot asphalt in a car wreck in Mexico.
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Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study

Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...
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After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice

House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.
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Queen Camilla attends Cheltenham Festival, comforts girlfriend of jockey who died after recent fall

Queen Camilla has comforted the girlfriend of a jockey who recently died following a fall as the horse forever linked to his career won at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival
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Gavin Newsom splits with Democrats on transgender athletes

California's Democratic governor is already facing blowback from his own party after comments he made in the debut episode of his podcast "This is Gavin Newsom."
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Trump: Government shutdown would be 'purely on the Democrats'

President Trump said Democrats would be "purely to blame" for a government shutdown after House Republicans passed a funding bill that is uncertain to pass in the Senate.
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at 22 after years of struggling with the rare mitochondrial disease PolG, according to a statement issued by his parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie, on ...
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House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk

Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.
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Shutdown fight moves to Senate as Democrats weigh support for bill

Senate Democrats are considering the path forward after the House narrowly approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.
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Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some ...
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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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This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’

Jill and Bob became more like housemates than lovers during an illness-enforced break, but a delivery of sex toys brought back the fun How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...
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Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines

The mRNA technology behind coronavirus vaccines is now being used to create bespoke vaccines for cancer patients.
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Intuitive Machines Athena Moon Lander Dies After Toppling Over

The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines could not charge its batteries after ending up on its side. It largely failed to accomplish science and technology tasks for NASA and other customers.
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‘I cried about my breast cancer – but I didn’t throw a pity party’: Anastacia on hardship, hits and humour

Twenty-five years after her debut album, the star is still loving life as a ‘continual working girl’. She talks about menopause, mastectomy and her bizarre failure to crack her native America. ...
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GOP lawmaker abruptly ends hearing after misgendering Democratic representative

A House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday was abruptly adjourned by Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) after he misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware). See the moment.
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Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales

A 40-year-old woman dies at the scene after being found with serious injuries.
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12:30 Report — Democrats play few cards in shutdown fight

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! Today's forecast in DC: ☁️ 48° (Find your weather here) In this edition: White House abruptly yanks CDC nominee Senate Dems look for cover in funding battle ...
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2 more suspects arrested after student dies in alleged hazing incident

Two men were arrested this week on charges of criminal hazing, a felony, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.
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Man dies after falling from ski chairlift at Montana resort

Jeffrey Zinne, 37, was riding alone in a three-person chair that carries skiers up the mountain when he fell from an unspecified height.
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