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Souter was appointed to the Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. He retired in 2009.
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Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesCivil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades. -
PixabayCharlotte residents are mourning the death of Pope Francis, including Bishop Michael Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte, who was appointed by Francis himself.
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Paul Silas — who touched the game as a player, coach and president of the National Basketball Players Association — died, his family announced Sunday. He coached teams including the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Bobcats. -
Dorothy Pitman Hughes, a pioneering Black feminist, child welfare advocate and lifelong community activist who toured the country speaking with Gloria Steinem in the 1970s, has died. -
Diehl represented a number of well-known clients including NASCAR team owner and car dealer Rick Hendrick, former Charlotte Hornets owner George Shinn and speedway track owner Bruton Smith. -
Like the Velvet Underground before them, Kilgour and The Clean inspired tons of musicians to embrace impulsive creativity. -
Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children True and Lillie Parker said in a post on Twitter. The Emmy-winning actress was known for roles including Rebecca Howe on "Cheers". -
For a band famous for its interpersonal drama, McVie extolled the virtues of true love. -
McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family. -
The Academy Award-winner and activist was known as the "godmother of American independent documentaries." She saw herself as a feminist and the curator of Midwestern stories. -
The British-born vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday. -
Dave Phillips, 80, was a businessman, former North Carolina state Cabinet secretary and U.S. ambassador. Phillips was also chairman of the successful effort to bring the Special Olympics World Games to North Carolina in 1999.
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Martin Luther King Jr. called civil rights pioneer, the Rev. James Lawson, the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence. -
One of the first astronauts to go to the moon has died. Bill Anders was on Apollo 8 when it entered lunar orbit in 1968. He also took the 'earthrise' photo, one of the most famous space images ever.
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The announcement of the death of the Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer and 11-time Pro Bowl player triggered emotional reactions from Allen's former teammates. -
Marian Robinson, mother to Michelle Obama and grandmother to Sasha and Malia, has died. She was 86 years old.
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Robinson was a widow and lifelong Chicago resident when she moved to the White House in 2009 to help care for granddaughters Malia and Sasha. -
Nash began her career in 1957 when flight attendants handed out cigarettes and got weighed before shifts. She earned her Guinness World Record after 64 years of service in 2022 — then kept working. -
Basketball legend Bill Walton died after a prolonged fight with cancer. The 71-year-old was a prolific player who transitioned to a successful broadcasting career.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the Chief Creative Officer of the Disney Theatrical Group, Thomas Schumacher, about the legacy of Disney songwriter Richard Sherman.
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Walton starred for the UCLA Bruins before an influential but injury-derailed NBA career in Portland, San Diego and Boston. Afterward, he became one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting. -
Richard Sherman, along with his brother Robert became Disney Studios' first ever in-house songwriters. We have a remembrance of the Oscar-winning songwriter, who has died at the age of 95.
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Murray, a Raleigh native, pulled out of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth a day before his death. He spoke openly about his battle with mental health and excessive alcohol use. -
Sherman and his brother Robert became Disney Studios' first-ever in-house songwriters. They won two Oscars for their songs and score to "Mary Poppins" and composed the classic "It's a Small World."
