WASHINGTON — From religious leaders and politicians to activists and scientists, the world said goodbye to a number of notable figures this year. Among the newsmakers who died in 2025 were Pope ...

Paquita la del Barrio, 77. The Mexican musical legend was known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women. Feb. 17. James Harrison, 88. He was credited with saving 2.4 million babies through ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and ...

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative ...

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative ...

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative ...

Joel F. Habener, a Harvard University academic whose research paved the way for revolutionary weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Mounjaro and others, which analysts forecast will be the biggest blockbusters ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Former Anchor and News Director Charles "Chuck" L. Kelly passed away at his home on December 26, 2025, at the age of 88. Officials with Roller Chenal Funeral Home stated Chuck was ...

Joseph “Joe” Buggs, whose exploits as an athlete and coach landed him in six area halls of fame, died on Friday after a lengthy illness. He was 88. Buggs was a star in the 1950s in football, ...

A former state Supreme Court justice who paved the way for other women attorneys has died. Rhoda Billings was 88. She passed away Monday, the state court system announced on Wednesday. Other WRAL Top ...