Mambo's Combo guitarist Billy Franze, who jammed with Prince and Jonny Lang, dies at 72
The veteran musician kept up his Bunkers gig for 32 years and was eager to return to the stage.
Astronaut Michael Collins dies; he flew Apollo 11 while crewmates walked on moon
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon alone while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their historic first steps on the lunar surface, died Wednesday. He was 90.
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Business
As virus engulfs India, diaspora watches with despair
Bad news, knowing no time zones, arrives in a jarring burst of messages, calls and posts informing millions of members of India's worldwide diaspora that yet another loved one has been sickened or lost to the coronavirus.
Sports
Sumo wrestler dies month after falling on head during bout
A Japanese sumo wrestler has died a month after falling on his head during a bout in a case that has raised questions about the sport's response to medical emergencies.
Politics
Texas special election poses test for anti-Trump Republicans
Adam Kinzinger came to Texas this week to hunt unicorns.
Nation
Anne Douglas, widow of late actor Kirk Douglas, dies at 102
Anne Douglas, the widow of Kirk Douglas and stepmother of Michael Douglas, died Thursday in California. She was 102.
Business
The Latest: Wash. state alters vaccine system as demand ebbs
Washington state is changing the way it allocates coronavirus vaccine as demand for the shots declines in some places.
World
Jordanian prince, brother of late King Hussein, dies at 80
Jordan's Prince Mohammad bin Talal, the younger bother of the late King Hussein who served as his crown prince for 10 years, died on Thursday at the age of 80, the royal palace said.
Nation
Jason Matthews, author of 'Red Sparrow' thrillers, dies
Jason Matthews, an award-winning spy novelist who drew upon his long career in espionage and his admiration for John le Carre among others in crafting his popular "Red Sparrow" thrillers, has died at age 69.
Nation
Al Schmitt, Grammy winning engineer and producer, dead at 91
Twenty-time Grammy winner Al Schmitt, whose extraordinary career as a recording engineer and producer included albums by Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and many other of the top performers of the past 60 years, has died at age 91.
Nation
The internet's security savior
In 2008, Daniel Kaminsky was widely hailed as a digital Paul Revere after he found a serious flaw in the internet's basic plumbing.
Sports
Geno Hayes, former NFL, Florida State linebacker, dies at 33
Geno Hayes, a former NFL linebacker who starred at Florida State, has died. He was 33.
Local
Willie Mae Wilson, St. Paul Urban League leader, dies at 79
For 55 years, Bill and Willie Mae Wilson shared a home and a commitment to public service that improved the lives of many in St.…
World
Vassos Lyssarides, respected Cypriot politician dies at 100
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Vassos Lyssarides, one of Cyprus' most respected politicians who was active in the ethnically divided island's politics since its 1960 independence from…
Nation
Mondale family plans memorials in fall in Minnesota, DC
Public memorial services for former Vice President Walter Mondale are planned for September in Minnesota and in Washington, D.C., his family said.
Nation
Mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig dies at 93
Christa Ludwig, a renowned interpreter of Wagner, Mozart and Strauss who starred on the world's great stages for four decades, died at her home in Klosterneuburg, Austria. She was 93.
Nation
Clayton Schenkelberg, believed to be nation's oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, dies at 103
SAN DIEGO – Clayton Schenkelberg, who experienced one of the most fateful days in modern U.S. history, the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor…
Variety
Israeli fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies at 59 of COVID-19
Israeli designer Alber Elbaz, best known for spending 14 years at the helm of France's Lanvin fashion house, has died at 59, the luxury conglomerate Richemont said Sunday.
Nation
DMX immortalized by family and close friends at memorial
DMX's legacy was immortalized as a man beloved by his family, honored for his strong faith and respected as one of hip-hop's greatest icons at his memorial service Saturday, with several heartfelt speeches from those who knew the rapper best.
Local
Penelope Laingen, 89, widow of Iranian hostage and Minnesotan L. Bruce Laingen, dies; her yellow ribbon rallied Americans
Her husband, L. Bruce Laingen, was held 444 days as a hostage in Iran.
Local
Rev. William Green Sr., advocate for educational opportunity, dies at 66
The Rev. William "Bill" E. Green Sr. spent his life encouraging others, determined to help people understand the opportunities available to them, regardless of the…
Variety
'Indominable': Milva, beloved Italian singer, dies at 81
Milva, one of Italy's most popular singers in the '60s and '70s who was also beloved by many fans abroad, died Saturday at her home in Milan. She was 81.
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