death of
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The death of Franklin’s young son, Frances, from smallpox was a prime factor in his ardent support of inoculation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Offering its condolences, the state department in Washington confirmed the death of an American in Zanzibar adding that the administration "has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona begins Tuesday a year after a scandal involving a judge caused the first trial to collapse.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Families have also sued technology companies including OpenAI and Google, alleging in lawsuits that their chatbots contributed to the death of their loved ones.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
“Not so far—happen three mile. He had been called away by the sudden death of his father: he was at Marsh End now, and would very likely stay there a fortnight longer.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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