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Korey Cunningham, a former NFL lineman, found dead in his New Jersey home. He was 28

CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Korey Cunningham, an offensive lineman who played for three NFL teams during a five-year career, has died. He was 28. Police said Cunningham was found dead Thursday in his Clifton, New Jersey, home.

Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half-century, dies at 90

TORONTO (AP) — Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half century who served as the soundtrack for some of the national sport's biggest moments, has died. He was 90.
Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies

Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney Jack Wagoner, who helped successfully challenge Arkansas' ban on same-sex marriage before state and federal courts, has died. He was 62.
Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life

Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life

Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Cole died Wednesday night in St. John's, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC. Born June 24, 1933, the St.
Francisco 'Morochito' Rodríguez, boxer who won Venezuela's first Olympic gold medal, dies at 78

Francisco 'Morochito' Rodríguez, boxer who won Venezuela's first Olympic gold medal, dies at 78

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Francisco “Morochito” Rodríguez, the boxer who won Venezuela's first Olympic gold medal, died Tuesday at age 78.
100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

100-year-old British D-Day veteran dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

LONDON (AP) — British army veteran Bill Gladden, who survived a glider landing on D-Day and a bullet that tore through his ankle a few days later, wanted to return to France for the 80th anniversary of the invasion so he could honor the men who didn’
US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack

US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He was 65. In a statement, Gov.
Pioneering giraffe expert Anne Innis Dagg always fought for what was right: daughter

Pioneering giraffe expert Anne Innis Dagg always fought for what was right: daughter

For decades, Anne Innis Dagg was the world’s leading expert on giraffes and a staunch advocate for gender equality in the face of sexist attitudes that derailed her academic career.
Brian Tobin, former president of the International Tennis Federation, dies at age 93

Brian Tobin, former president of the International Tennis Federation, dies at age 93

LONDON (AP) — Brian Tobin, the former president of the International Tennis Federation, has died, the sport's governing body said. The ITF said Tobin died on Monday at the age of 93.
The Rev. Cecil Williams, who turned San Francisco's Glide Church into a refuge for many, has died

The Rev. Cecil Williams, who turned San Francisco's Glide Church into a refuge for many, has died

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Rev. Cecil Williams, who with his late wife turned Glide Church in San Francisco into a world-renowned haven for people suffering from poverty and homelessness and living on the margins, has died. He was 94.
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