Obituaries
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Sister Patricia Daly, 66, Dies; Took On Corporate Giants on Social Justice
A leader in the field of socially responsible investing, she used shareholder actions and private meetings to pressure big corporations,…
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Tshala Muana, Congolese Singer With Danceable Messages, Dies at 64
A superstar in Africa, she sang in the language of her tribe and often addressed social concerns, insisting on women’s…
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Charlene Mitchell, 92, Dies; First Black Woman to Run for President
She was the Communist Party candidate in 1968 and later led the campaign to free Angela Davis. But she eventually…
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Alberto Zamperla, Amusement Park Impresario, Is Dead at 71
His family-friendly company revived historic Luna Park in Coney Island and built attractions for Disney and Six Flags.
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Mimi Kilgore, Arts Patron and de Kooning Muse, Dies at 87
A well-connected Texan, she made a significant mark supporting the visual arts and theater, and a lasting one on a…
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Bubbles (What Else?) to Ring In the New Year
These 13 bottles, whether Champagne or not, are excellent selections, not only for the festivities but with a wide variety…
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Our Best Air-Fryer Recipes
Did you happen to get one for the holidays? Here are recipes for pork chops, chicken breasts, broccoli and more.
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Barry Feinstein, Once a Labor Union Power in New York, Dies at 87
He used a small Teamsters local in the city to amass broad political influence over 25 years, only to be…
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Mike Hodges, Director Acclaimed for ‘Get Carter,’ Dies at 90
He was best known for complex crime dramas like “Croupier.” But he also made the big-budget 1980 science-fiction yarn “Flash…
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Xi Xi, Whose Writing Defined a Changing Hong Kong, Dies at 85
Her work captured the unease of Hong Kong’s transition to Chinese rule, gave voice to the city’s children and working-class…