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With Flags, Crosses and Photos, Mourning 200,000 Dead
Those left behind must grieve in a country still firmly gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. Everywhere they turn, there is a reminder of their pain.
Ben Cross, Star of ‘Chariots of Fire,’ Dies at 72
A long acting career bridged generations. He was a British Olympic runner in a 1981 Oscar-winning film and Spock’s father in a 2009 “Star Trek” reboot.
AIDS Quilts for an Artist and His Partner, Sewn During a New Pandemic
Tom Rauffenbart had resolved to create a tribute to his partner, the artist David Wojnarowicz. A sewing circle of women took up the cause for both men, stitching through lockdown.
What Happened in the Chaotic Moments Before George Floyd Died
The episode began with a report of a $20 counterfeit bill. It ended in a fatal encounter with the police, which the authorities have described in detail for the first time.
Greg Zanis, Who Made Crosses for Mass Shooting Victims, Dies at 69
Mr. Zanis, a carpenter who traveled the country honoring the dead, made over 26,000 wooden memorials over the past two decades.
Colorado Paramedic Who Came to Help New York Dies From Covid-19
For three weeks, Paul Cary transported coronavirus patients to hospitals by ambulance. He had already signed up for a second 30-day deployment in New York when he started feeling sick.
Global Virus Death Toll Crosses 200,000; Italy to Ease Restrictions in May
Boris Johnson is back at Downing Street and will return to work Monday after recovering. Cuba is sending doctors around the world.
In U.S., Cases of Coronavirus Cross 500, and Deaths Rise to 22
A top U.S. health official says regional lockdowns are possible and warns the most vulnerable against travel as a 19th person dies in Washington State.
Larry Willis, Pianist Who Crossed Genres, Is Dead at 76
In a career that began in the early 1960s, he worked with a long and varied list of musicians and groups including Hugh Masekela, Carla Bley and Blood, Sweat and Tears.
Red Cross to World’s Cities: Here’s How to Prevent Heat Wave Deaths
The disaster relief agency issued new guidelines to help city leaders cope with rising global temperatures.
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Mark Mellman, 70, Dies; Helped Democrats Understand Their Voters
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Ward Landrigan, Jeweler to the Stars, Dies at 84
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Robert L. Stirm, Returning P.O.W. in Pulitzer-Winning Photo, Dies at 92
The image immortalized a Vietnam veteran’s joyous homecoming to his beaming family, but it hid the truth about his unraveling marriage.
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