Arts Nov 11 Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated screen and stage star, dies at age 84 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Nation Nov 09 Paul Tagliabue, who led an era of riches and expansion as NFL commissioner, dies at 84 Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday from heart failure. By Barry Wilner, Rob Maaddi, Associated Press
Nation Nov 07 James D. Watson, scientist who co-discovered DNA’s double-helix shape, dies at 97 The breakthrough — made when the brash, Chicago-born Watson was just 24 — turned him into a hallowed figure in the world of science for decades. But near the end of his life, he faced condemnation and professional censure for… By Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
Nation Nov 06 Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland found dead at 24 Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot. By Schuyler Dixon, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
Politics Nov 04 Watch 11:34 A look at Dick Cheney’s influential and polarizing legacy Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and polarizing vice presidents in American history, died at age 84. He served alongside President George W. Bush for two terms, a period that saw the 9/11 attacks and the start of two… By John Yang, Harry Zahn
Nov 04 Dick Cheney, one of America’s most powerful and polarizing vice presidents, dies at 84 By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family. Continue reading
Oct 26 Retired Jets center Nick Mangold dies at 41, less than 2 weeks after saying he had kidney disease By Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold, one of the franchise’s most popular and decorated players who helped lead the team to the AFC championship game twice, has died, the team announced Sunday. Continue reading
Oct 25 June Lockhart, beloved mother figure of ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space’ fame, dies at 100 By Bob Thomas, Beth Harris, Associated Press June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died. Continue reading
Oct 24 Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dies at age 93 By Denis D. Gray, Jintamas Saksornchai, Tian Macleod Ji, Associated Press Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, died on Friday. Continue reading
Oct 21 Daniel Naroditsky, child chess prodigy who became grandmaster, dies at 29 By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Naroditsky quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport. Continue reading