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Douglas Lenat, Who Tried to Make A.I. More Human, Dies at 72
He spent decades working on artificial intelligence, striving to create computers that could replicate common sense.
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Bill Richardson, Champion of Americans Held Overseas, Dies at 75
After serving in Congress and as governor of New Mexico, he practiced quasi-public and freelance diplomacy, often with considerable success.
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Mohamed al-Fayed, Tycoon Whose Son Died With Diana, Is Dead at 94
An Egyptian businessman, he built an empire of trophy properties in London, Paris and elsewhere, but it was all overshadowed…
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Bob Barker, Longtime Host of ‘The Price Is Right,’ Dies at 99
The winner of numerous Emmy Awards, he was almost as well known for his advocacy of animal rights as he…
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He Fled China’s Repression. But China’s Long Arm Got Him in Another Country.
Beijing has become more aggressive in its pursuit of dissidents overseas, as highlighted by the arrest of a Chinese rights…
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Brian Harman Romps to British Open Victory at Royal Liverpool
Harman, a 36-year-old American, came close to winning the 2017 U.S. Open, but his triumph on Sunday gave him his…
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Spanish Soccer Chief Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss
Luis Rubiales was denounced for his behavior toward Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the winning Spanish women’s soccer team, at…
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Phillies Starter Goes the Distance in 124-Pitch No-Hitter
Michael Lorenzen dominated Washington in his second start for Philadelphia after being acquired at the trading deadline.
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Hoping to Stay in the Shohei Ohtani Business
The day after slugging his 40th home run of the season — and leaving his pitching duties early because of…
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How Multiple Warnings About a Killer Nurse Went Unheeded
Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture…
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