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Shay Youngblood, Influential Black Author and Playwright, Dies at 64
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
D.W. Griffith stoked racism with 'Birth of a Nation.' A playwright imagines what happened next
"Unbroken Blossoms" at L.A.'s East West Players explores the complicated history of the film director's follow-up, including the hiring of Chinese consultants to help a white actor play a Chinese man. -
BBC News - Top stories
Chinatown and Mission: Impossible screenwriter Robert Towne dies
The Oscar-winning writer penned the scripts for films like Chinatown and Mission: Impossible. -
ABC News - World
A third Japanese climber has died on a mountain in Pakistan in less than a month
A Japanese climber has died while descending one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan, the third death of a Japanese on the mountain in less than a month -
The New York Times - Business
Soma Golden Behr, 84, Dies; Inspired Enterprising Journalism at The Times
The first woman to serve as the paper’s national editor, she focused on issues of race, class and poverty, drawing prizes, and rose to the newsroom’s top echelon. -
CBS News - Entertainment
Robert Towne, legendary Hollywood screenwriter of "Chinatown," dies at 89
Through his friendships with Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control. -
CBS News - Entertainment
Martin Mull, comedic actor known for "Roseanne" and "Arrested Development," dies at 80
Longtime comedy actor Martin Mull, who had many memorable roles in TV shows including "Fernwood Tonight," "Roseanne" and "Arrested Development," has died at the age of 80. -
The New York Times - Health
Mildred Thornton Stahlman, Pioneer in Neonatal Care, Dies at 101
She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new treatments. -
The New York Times - Health
Ann Lurie, Nurse Who Became a Prominent Philanthropist, Dies at 79
A former hippie who chafed at wealth, she married a Chicago real estate titan and, after his death, donated hundreds of millions in her adopted city and beyond. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Paul Theroux, Author of Almost 60 Books, Has Advice for Aspiring Writers
After 60 years and almost as many books, the novelist and travel writer, 83, will stop when he falls out of his chair. -
ABC News - Top stories
Authorities, churches identify 6 family members killed in Wisconsin house fire
Authorities and churches have identified the six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire
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Biden Tells Allies He Knows He Has Only Days to Salvage Candidacy
The president’s conversations are the first indication that he is seriously considering whether he can recover after a devastating debate performance. The White House said he had not spoken about leaving the race.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Tells Governors That He Is Staying in the Race
At a meeting with Democratic governors at the White House, the president was grilled about the path forward as he worked to solidify support from elected leaders.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Debate Hurt Biden, but the Real Shift Has Been Happening for Years
A 3-point move toward Trump in a new Times/Siena poll is not a fundamental change in the race, but it adds to longstanding concerns. -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.
The Labour Party is projected to sweep out the Conservatives after 14 years. But it would then inherit a “legacy of ashes.” -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Makes the U.K. Exit Poll So Trusted
The first indication of results on British election nights has earned an unusually high reputation. Those behind it say that’s because of a big decision 20 years ago.United Kingdom