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Chicago White Sox, pitcher, Bobby Jenks
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Former White Sox, Red Sox Hurler, World Series Champion Stunningly Dies at Just 44

By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024 and previously worked at MLB.com, Wisconsin Sports Heroics and Heavy.com. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University. You can get in touch with Aaliyan by emailing a.mohammed@newsweek.com Aaliyan Mohammed Contributing Sports […]

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Vladimir Putin Andrei Badalov
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Top Russian Oil Executive Dies in Moscow Window Fall

By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]

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michael madsen
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‘Resevoir Dogs,’ ‘Kill Bill’ Actor Michael Madsen Dies at 67

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Michael Madsen, actor and frequent collaborator with writer/director Quentin Tarantino, has died at the age of 67. According to NBC Los Angeles, Madsen was found unresponsive Thursday morning at his home after a 911 call. He was declared dead at the scene. No foul play is […]

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Pittsburgh Pirates, Outfielder, Dave Parker
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Class of 2025 Hall of Famer and Seven-Time All-Star Dave Parker Dies

By Drew VonScio is a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, PA. His focus is on MLB content. Drew has been with Newsweek since December 2024 and also works full-time at WTOV, a TV station in Steubenville, Ohio. He is a 2023 graduate of Bethany College (WV) and a 2024 graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School […]

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Mick Ralphs
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Founding Guitarist of Cult ’70s Band Dies at 81—Set for Rock Hall of Fame

A legendary guitarist behind some of the most enduring hits of the 1970s has died, just months before his band is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Mick Ralphs, the British musician who co-founded Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, has died at the age of 81. His passing […]

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Orioles Infielder Luis Guevara Dies at 19 Years Old

By Noah Camras is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles. His focus is on sports content. Noah has been with Newsweek since March 2024 and previously worked at Sports Illustrated’s FanNation and Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Noah by emailing n.camras@newsweek.com Noah Camras Contributing Sports Writer […]

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MLB News: Johnny O’Brien, 2-Sport Star Whose Grandson Followed Him to Cardinals, Dies

Before Shohei Ohtani, there was Johnny O’Brien. A star baseball and basketball player in college, O’Brien was drafted into the NBA in 1953. He opted to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates instead, and played 283 of his 339 career MLB games with the Pirates — as both a pitcher and an infielder. More news: Former […]

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Tom Cotton to Chair Senate Intelligence Committee Under Trump: Report
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Victim in ‘No Kings’ Day Shooting in Utah Dies: What We Know

By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night […]

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Rihanna father Ronald Fenty Barbados
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Rihanna’s Father Dies, Barbadian PM Says: ‘Spirit of Our Nation’

By Peter Aitken is a Newsweek Politics Editor based in New York. His focus is domestic U.S. politics, but he has experience covering Foreign Affairs, Business and Technology. Peter joined Newsweek in 2024 from Fox News Digital and had previously freelanced at Business Insider. He has interviewed such notable figures as Benjamin Netanyahu, Gen. David […]

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Child Dies in Fall Off Parade Float
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Teenage Boy Dies After Falling Off Memorial Day Parade Float

A 13-year-old boy in Ohio died after falling off a trailer that was attached to a pickup truck during a Memorial Day parade on Monday, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said in a Facebook post. “Following the fall, the juvenile was struck by the dual tires of the trailer,” SCSO added. Newsweek has reached […]

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