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Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:36:53 +0000

His 1968 book, “Chariots of the Gods,” sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but one critic called it a “warped parody of reasoning.”

Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:15:16 +0000

His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.

Richard Codey, Former New Jersey Governor, Dies at 79

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:33:44 +0000

He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.