William R. Lucas, Official Blamed in Challenger Tragedy, Dies at 102
The strong-willed director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, he failed to pass on warnings from engineers that the space shuttle launch was at risk.
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Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85
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Remembering Liberty German and Abby Williams
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Trump Falsely Suggests Ukraine Is to Blame for the War: What to Know
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Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator" after blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion
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Mali army opens an investigation into deaths of civilians blamed on soldiers
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Jumaane Williams Is Ready and Willing to Take Mayor Eric Adams’s Place
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Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
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Molly Jong-Fast is thinking about challenging Jerry Nadler
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Multiple lawsuits challenging DOGE's efforts to cut federal government's size
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Hawks' Young after loss: Officiating 'one-sided'
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Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says
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Nicolas Cage's ex is suing him and their son. She says Weston Cage beat her and dad shares blame
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Steve Martin blames 'SNL 50th COVID curse' after Martin Short and Maya Rudolph test positive
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Bass Removes Kristin Crowley, L.A. Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation
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Hornets' Mark Williams 'shocked' over failed Lakers trade as agent says he was 'ready and able to play'
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Mark Williams on Lakers rescinding trade, 'I don’t think it was solely because of my physical'
His agent echoed that saying the Lakers 'should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical.'Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mark Williams' agent disputes Lakers rescinding trade for Hornets center due to failed physical
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How Caleb Williams' rookie contract gives the Bears a window of opportunity | Inside Coverage
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2025 Ambetter Health 400 props, odds, bets, expert predictions: Use William Byron in NASCAR at Atlanta picks
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Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers
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Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
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Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”The New York Times - 23h -
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance
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With Truth Social, Trump Has Official Mouthpiece and a Channel for Revenue
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Top FDA official resigns, warns firings will backfire on RFK Jr.
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Ozempic and Wegovy officially moved off FDA's drug shortage list
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Associated Press sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
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A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban
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