8 h. ago Bill Atkinson, Who Made Computers Easier to Use, Is Dead at 74

A designer for Apple, he created software that made it possible to display shapes, images and text on the screen and present a simulated “desktop.”

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9 h. ago Death row inmate killed in California prison as guards deploy blast grenades to control violent mob attack

Kern Valley State Prison violence in California leaves death row inmate Julian Mendez dead in attack involving multiple inmates, prompting investigation by prison officials and district attorney.

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13 h. ago Third teen death in national forest raises alarm as two high schoolers found shot during camping trip

With the death of 18-year-old Pandora Kjolsrud and 17-year-old Evan Clark, three teenagers have been found dead in Arizona's Tonto National Forest since February.

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15 h. ago Paul Durcan, Irish Poet of Tortured and Tender Souls, Dies at 80

He survived electroshock treatments and the threat of lobotomy to become one of Ireland’s most popular poets. The Irish Times called him a “literary phenomenon.”

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24 h. ago Jillian Sackler, Philanthropist Who Defended Husband’s Legacy, Dies at 84

Though the Sackler name was tarnished over Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis, Arthur Sackler’s should not be, she insisted; a company leader, he died well before the trouble began.

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31 h. ago Sunny Jacobs, a Celebrity After Freed From Death Row, Dies at 77

Her story, fashioned into an Off Broadway play and television movies, was later questioned by an investigator in a 2021 book.

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36 h. ago Why wasn't an Amber Alert sent for the 3 sisters found dead in Washington?

Why wasn't an Amber Alert sent for the 3 sisters found dead in Washington?  USA Today

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38 h. ago Twin sister of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell dead at 18, police say

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell's twin sister died earlier this week, police in Tuscaloosa confirmed Thursday. She was 18.

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51 h. ago Seattle man found dead after falling from Mount McKinley, tallest peak in North America

Seattle man found dead after falling from Mount McKinley, tallest peak in North America  KOMO

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51 h. ago Dead Sea Scrolls could be even older than previously thought, according to new study

A new study reveals the Dead Sea Scrolls may be older than believed, with AI analysis of handwriting styles and radiocarbon dating pushing many manuscripts back to 200 B.C.

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52 h. ago Young offenders are often denied credit for "dead time" behind bars

Juvenile detention systems often deny young offenders credit for the time they spend waiting behind bars

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55 h. ago Second missing hiker found dead in Maine as authorities conclude massive search operation

Tim and Esther Keiderling were found dead this week after attempting to scale Mount Katahdin in Maine over the weekend, after a massive search party recovered their bodies.

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59 h. ago Manhunt Underway for Dad of 3 Missing Daughters Found Dead in Washington State

Manhunt Underway for Dad of 3 Missing Daughters Found Dead in Washington State  E! Online

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59 h. ago VIDEO: Last sighting of father Travis Decker before 3 girls found dead in Washington

VIDEO: Last sighting of father Travis Decker before 3 girls found dead in Washington  KOIN.com

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62 h. ago Authorities are searching for a Washington state father of 3 dead girls | AP

Authorities are searching for a Washington state father of 3 dead girls | AP  nbc4i.com

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63 h. ago Review & setlist: Lockhart, the Pops, and Dead devotees honor the Garcia songbook with brilliance

The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration at Symphony Hall fused improvisational energy with orchestral precision. The post Review & setlist: Lockhart, the Pops, and Dead devotees honor the Garcia songbook with brilliance appeared first on Boston.com.

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63 h. ago Doorbell camera shows wanted father days before his daughters were found dead

Doorbell camera shows wanted father days before his daughters were found dead  CNN

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63 h. ago Wanted Washington dad's young daughters were found dead with bags on heads, wrists bound: docs

Wanted Washington dad's young daughters were found dead with bags on heads, wrists bound: docs  Fox News

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64 h. ago In the Seattle area, demand for these homes is 'dead in the water'

In the Seattle area, demand for these homes is 'dead in the water'  The Seattle Times

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3 d. ago Orien McNeill, Artist Who Made Mischief on the Water, Dies at 46

He was the pied piper of a loose community of DIY artists homesteading on New York City’s waterways, which he used as his canvas and stage.

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