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Art Schallock, Oldest Surviving Major Leaguer, Dies at 100
A pitcher, he played for the Yankees and the Orioles. When Mickey Mantle was sent to the minors in 1951, Schallock was called up.The New York Times - 5d -
Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.The New York Times - 5d -
Craig Wolfley, longtime Steelers offensive lineman, radio broadcaster, dies at 66
Wolfley played 10 seasons with the Steelers before moving into a broadcasting role with the team.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jessie Mahaffey, Survivor of Pearl Harbor Attack, Dies at 102
He was cleaning the deck of the U.S.S. Oklahoma when it capsized under Japanese torpedo fire. Less than a year later, he survived the sinking of another Navy ship in the Pacific.The New York Times - 4d -
Flo Fox, 79, Dies; Street Photographer Overcame Blindness and Paralysis
She was legally blind and used a motorized wheelchair, but she managed to capture what she called the “ironic reality” of New York City on film.The New York Times - 4d -
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.ABC News - 3d -
Stanley R. Jaffe, 84, Oscar-Winning Producer and Hollywood Power, Dies
His “Kramer vs. Kramer” won for best picture in 1980, one of many high points in a career that saw him in top jobs, twice, at Paramount.The New York Times - 3d -
Oliver Miller, nine-year NBA veteran and Arkansas star, dies at 54
Miller, known as "The Big O," helped Arkansas to the Final Four before becoming a first-round NBA draft pickCBS Sports - 1d -
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.BBC News - 1d -
Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93
Blacklisted at home but finding acclaim abroad, she sought to bridge East and West, the sacred and the secular, in vivid, colorful compositions.The New York Times - 1d -
Acclaimed sportswriter John Feinstein, author of 'A Season on the Brink,' dies at 69
Feinstein is perhaps best known for 1986's "A Season on the Brink," which followed Bob Knight and the 1985-86 Indiana men's basketball team.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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.CBS News - 1d -
David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91
A mainstay of England’s drag circuit, he performed for over five decades and encouraged other drag queens to flourish.The New York Times - 1d -
Ron Nessen, Ford’s White House Press Secretary, Dies at 90
He pledged a new era of openness in the wake of the Watergate scandal, but his relationship with the press corps proved rocky.The New York Times - 1d -
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.ABC News - 1d -
John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.The New York Times - 1d -
Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An angry mob set fire to the house where the rape is alleged to have taken place.BBC News - 20h -
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 - 14h -
Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.The New York Times - 10h -
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.The New York Times - 11h -
Herman Graf, Who Helped Sell ‘Tropic of Cancer,’ Dies at 91
A major figure in independent publishing, he promoted Henry Miller’s once-banned book and helped make “A Confederacy of Dunces” a best seller after the author’s death.The New York Times - 8h -
Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash
Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009.The New York Times - 7h -
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 - 7h -
Antonio di Salvo reveals Germany U21 squad for March international break
Following the senior team call-ups yesterday, it was time to learn which players would be representing Germany at the highest youth level on Friday. The day began with news that Germany U21 head ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Rep. Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona, a Democratic Progressive in the House, Dies at 77
The son of an immigrant, he represented a majority Hispanic district in Arizona for 12 terms but had lately been absent from Capitol Hill while being treated for cancer.The New York Times - 7h -
Selma Miriam, Founder of the Feminist Restaurant Bloodroot, Dies at 89
She and Noel Furie had just come out as lesbians when they opened an unusual gathering place for women in Connecticut. Nearly half a century later, it is still thriving.The New York Times - 7h -
Tre Johnson's 3 in double OT puts Texas ahead to stay in win over No. 14 Texas A&M at SEC Tourney
Tre Johnson made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:08 left in the second overtime and the Texas Longhorns extended their first visit to the Southeastern Conference Tournament by beating old foe No. 14 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes
Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP. With tears in their eyes, mothers of children who died in Brazil’s worst ...The Guardian - 1d -
Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm
At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.BBC News - 6d -
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.The New York Times - 6d -
Boy, 14, charged in connection with death of Glasgow teenager
A vigil has been held by friends of Amen Teklay, who died after an incident in Glasgow last Wednesday.BBC News - 5d -
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.BBC News - 5d -
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.BBC News - 4d -
'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 - 4d -
What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic
Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.ABC News - 3d -
Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs
Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.BBC News - 3d -
Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack
Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.BBC News - 2d -
Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed
Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person sprayed it with air freshener, the animal’s owner said.The New York Times - 1d -
Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know
Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.The New York Times - 5d -
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says leaders must stand up to bullies after being lashed by Donald Trump
US president’s late-night social media post came after Turnbull criticised Trump’s leadership as ‘chaotic’. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and updates Get our breaking news email ...The Guardian - 4d