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University of Mississippi confirms names of two dead students
The University of Mississippi confirmed the names of the two students who died earlier this week in an email sent to the student body on Thursday, Sept. 24. The email confirmed the students as freshman Aidan Hamilton and junior Robert Strang. Hamilton was from Englewood, Colo.,…
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Published September 25Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93
NBA great Bob Pettit has died Wednesday at the age of 93.
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Published September 19Editor Rose Friedman, who helped shape NPR's cultural coverage, dies at 38
Friedman was in her early 20s when she landed her first position as an editorial assistant at NPR. She became an editor and reporter, and a co-creator of the annual Books We Love reading guide.
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Published September 16Annie Dillard, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, dies at 81
Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life.
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Published September 10Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest
Barbara Keating died aboard one of the planes that hijackers slammed into the World Trade Center. Her remains were finally identified last year, and her family is gathering for a long-delayed funeral.