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American Nobel laureate Richard Heck is buried in Manila

The Associated Press
Oct 13, 2015 7:00 am - MANILA, Philippines (AP) - American Nobel laureate for chemistry Richard Heck, who designed a method of building complex molecules that has helped fight cancer, protect ...
Sybil Stockdale, who fought to end torture of POWs, dies

By JULIE WATSON
Oct 13, 2015 7:00 am - CORONADO, Calif. (AP) - Sybil Bailey Stockdale, a Navy wife who fought to end the torture of U.S. prisoners of war in Vietnam, has died. Stockdale's son, Sid Stockdale, ...
James Taylor's mother dies at Martha's Vineyard home at 92

The Associated Press
Oct 12, 2015 7:00 am - CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) - The mother of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor has died at age 92. Gertrude Woodard Taylor died over the weekend surrounded by ...
Sandra Spuzich, 1966 US Women's Open golf winner, dies

The Associated Press
Oct 12, 2015 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Sandra Spuzich, the 1966 U.S. Women's Open champion who won six other LPGA Tour titles, has died. She was 78. Conkle Funeral Homes and the U.S. Golf ...
Former UK Treasury chief Geoffrey Howe dies at 88

By GREGORY KATZ
Oct 10, 2015 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Former British Treasury chief Geoffrey Howe, a prominent figure in Margaret Thatcher's government who helped bring about her downfall after they parted way...
Memphis rapper Robert "Koopsta Knicca" Phillips dead at 40

The Associated Press
Oct 10, 2015 7:00 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The manager for Three 6 Mafia founding member Robert "Koopsta Knicca" Phillips says the Memphis rapper has died. Joe Robbins says Phillips suffered...
Secret Service agent who saved Reagan after shooting dies

The Associated Press
Oct 10, 2015 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Secret Service agent credited with saving President Ronald Reagan's life on the day he was shot outside a Washington hotel has died. The retired ag...
Notable deaths: Chef brought Cajun cooking to rest of America

Oct 10, 2015 1:00 am - • At his New Orleans restaurant, legendary chef Paul Prudhomme proudly showed off dishes and ingredients from his upbringing in Louisiana's rural Cajun country: blackene...
Chef Paul Prudhomme, who popularized Cajun fare, dies at 75

By JANET MCCONNAUGHEY and REBECCA SANTANA
Oct 09, 2015 7:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - At his New Orleans restaurant, legendary chef Paul Prudhomme proudly showed off dishes and ingredients from his upbringing in Louisiana's rural Cajun ...
Jazz producer Larry Rosen, co-founder of GRP label, dies

By CHARLES J. GANS
Oct 09, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Larry Rosen, one of the most influential and tech-savvy modern jazz producers who co-founded GRP Records with pianist Dave Grusin, died Friday, his publi...

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