12 h. ago Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93

His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.

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12 h. ago Robbie Robinson, Castro barbershop owner and LGBTQ ‘unsung hero,’ dies at 89

Robbie Robinson, Castro barbershop owner and LGBTQ ‘unsung hero,’ dies at 89  San Francisco Chronicle

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14 h. ago Peter Jason, 'Karate Kid' and 'Deadwood' actor, dead at 80: He was 'truly loved'

"Karate Kid" and "Deadwood" star Peter Jason has died, Fox News Digital confirmed. The actor, prominent in Hollywood for five decades, was 80 years old.

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14 h. ago Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84

His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.

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15 h. ago Whitman County resident dies of hantavirus: First Washington state case and death in 2025

Whitman County resident dies of hantavirus: First Washington state case and death in 2025  KHQ Right Now

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17 h. ago Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres Game Story, Scores/Highlights

Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 02/21/2025  MLB.com

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19 h. ago New Hampshire artist whose ‘daily doodle’ pandemic project lasted 1,727 days dies at 92

The artist started most of his doodles with pencil sketches and finished them with ink, colored pencil and watercolor. Many showcased his fascination with science fiction, others featured whimsical animals and sly humor. The post New Hampshire artist whose ‘daily doodle’ pandemic project lasted 1,727 days dies at 92 appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago 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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22 h. ago Seattle Mariners to Roll with Several Starters in Spring Opener vs. San Diego Padres

Seattle Mariners to Roll with Several Starters in Spring Opener vs. San Diego Padres  Sports Illustrated

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22 h. ago Opinion | My dear friend died. Our love transcended politics.

Opinion | My dear friend died. Our love transcended politics.  The Washington Post

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28 h. ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

Test your knowledge of pizza preeminence, a Wahlberg win, and the marathon medal in this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

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29 h. ago Delta plane crash survivor thought he might die when aircraft flipped: 'This is it'

A Delta Air Lines passenger recalls the moment he thought he was going to die when the airplane went belly-up after crashing onto the runway at Toronto Pearson Airport.

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39 h. ago Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88

A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.

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39 h. ago Remembering urban planning professor Donald Shoup, who changed the way we park

UCLA urban planning professor Donald Shoup died this month at 86. Shoup was renowned for his work in land-use planning.

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43 h. ago David Boren, an Oklahoma Eminence as Governor and Senator, Dies at 83

A Democrat, he became a powerful voice on national intelligence in the Senate before leaving to become president of the University of Oklahoma.

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44 h. ago On a new episode of our podcast, our host geeks out over pizza dough

On a new episode of our podcast, our host geeks out over pizza dough  The Seattle Times

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44 h. ago Professor Anthony Sinskey, biologist, inventor, entrepreneur, and Center for Biomedical Innovation co

Colleagues remember the longtime MIT professor as a supportive, energetic collaborator who seemed to know everyone at the Institute.

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44 h. ago NPR host Adrian Ma remembers his girlfriend who died in D.C. plane crash

NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.

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44 h. ago Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

The UK's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. But transitioning to electric transport isn't just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on. It's a gargantuan energy generation challenge that could push the power grid to its limits.

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48 h. ago David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died

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