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Australia's Hughes dies after being hit by ball

2014-11-27T11:05:03+0000

Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes dies in a Sydney hospital aged 25, two days after being struck by a ball. Yiming Woo reports.


Devastated Clarke breaks down in tears during Hughes tribute

2014-11-29T02:03:06+0000

Australian captain Michael Clarke breaks down in tears as he delivers a tribute to Australia's Phillip Hughes who died the day before. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


HAVANA CONFERENCE ENDS IN HARMONY; Leaders Acclaim Its Achievements as All Delegations Signthe Completed Record.HUGHES HAILS GOOD DONEHe Declares Pan-AmericanismAdvanced in Arbitration Planand Stronger Latin Union. Hughes Praises Work of Conference.

1928-02-21T05:00:00+0000

Hughes and L S Rowe on results; tribute by J Varela


Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies

2018-12-12T23:56:58+0000

As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.


William Hughes, Congressman and Ambassador, Dies at 87

2019-11-10T18:33:39+0000

He represented New Jersey’s Second District for 20 years, then was ambassador to Panama in a crucial period.


Harry Hughes, Governor Who Brought Change to Maryland, Dies at 92

2019-03-14T21:31:43+0000

Delivering a rebuke to his state’s culture of corruption, he promised voters an honest and understated administration — and largely delivered.


Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies

2018-12-12T23:56:58+0000

As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.


Notable Deaths 2017: Francine Hughes Wilson

2018-06-06T19:15:27+0000


Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, Dies

2017-04-01T00:35:43+0000

Her case, which was the subject of “The Burning Bed,” a book and a television movie, helped transform the public’s understanding of domestic abuse.


Australia bids farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown

2014-12-03T10:38:09+0000

Australians celebrate the life of cricketer Phillip Hughes at his funeral in his hometown of Macksville. Katie Sargent reports.



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