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Cat at Northeast's highest peak dies after 12 years on duty

The Associated Press
Nov 09, 2020 6:00 am - NORTH CONWAY, N.H. (AP) - A cat who patrolled the highest peak in the northeast U.S. for a dozen years as its weather observatory's mascot has died. Marty, a black Maine...
Norm Crosby, comic mangler of language, dies at 93

The Associated Press
Nov 08, 2020 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Norm Crosby, the deadpan mangler of the English language who thrived in the 1960s, '70s and '80s as a television, nightclub and casino comedian, has d...
"Warmest human spirit": UK's former chief rabbi Sacks dies

The Associated Press
Nov 08, 2020 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Jonathan Sacks, the former chief rabbi in the U.K. who reached beyond the Jewish community with his regular broadcasts on radio, has died at 72. A statemen...
Many pay tribute to late 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek

By The Associated Press
Nov 08, 2020 6:00 am - Notable reactions to the death of 'œJeopardy!'ť host Alex Trebek: 'œAlex wasn't just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deeply decent man, and I'm g...
Renowned world correspondent Seymour Topping dead at 98

By JOHN DANISZEWSKI
Nov 08, 2020 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Seymour Topping, among the most accomplished foreign correspondents of his generation for The Associated Press and the New York Times and later a top edi...
Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host

By LYNN ELBER
Nov 08, 2020 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the 'œJeopardy!" host became an inspiration and solace to Americans who otherwise are at odds...
Alex Trebek, long-running '~Jeopardy!'ˆ host, dies at 80

By LYNN ELBER
Nov 08, 2020 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show 'œJeopardy!'ť for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, di...
Obituary: Jill J. Brdecka, 76, of Northbrook

Nov 05, 2020 12:00 am - Jill J. Brdecka (nee Jorgensen), 76 of Northbrook, Il passed away peacefully at Elevate Care of Riverwoods. Jill was born November 12, 1943 to Robert and Dorothy (nee Me...
Don Talbot, Australia's swim coaching great, dies at 87

By JOHN PYE
Nov 04, 2020 6:00 am - BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Firm but fair, old-school yet ahead of his time, Don Talbot leaves a lasting legacy as one of Australia's greatest coaches. Talbot, the founda...
Obituary: Warren G. Armstrong, 98, of formerly of Northbrook

Nov 04, 2020 12:00 am - Warren G. Armstrong, age 98 of Wheeling, formerly of Northbrook. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Armstrong nee Curran. Loving father of James (Peggy) Armstrong, Pat...

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