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Jürgen Habermas Dies at 96; One of Postwar Germany’s Most Influential Thinkers

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:07:31 +0000

In dozens of books, he rejected postmodern cynicism about truth and reason, arguing that rational communication was the best way to redeem democratic society.

Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:30:46 +0000

After helping his family’s Rite-Aid drugstore empire flourish, he waged a surprisingly close but losing race as a Reagan Republican against Mario Cuomo in 1982.

John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:46:42 +0000

In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.