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Jesse Helms Dead at 86 Jul. 4, 2008

Former Sen. Jesse Helms, the North Carolina Republican, has died on the Fourth of July — just like Jefferson and Adams, although the similarities end there:
Former U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms, a North Carolina Republican who became an icon to conservatives, died Friday at the age of 86, a senior congressional source said.
The Heritage Foundation, […]

Topics: North Carolina, Obituary |

Tim Russert Dies of Heart Attack Jun. 13, 2008

First on the New York Post and confirmed by CNN and NBC.
Updated at 3:36 p.m.
Tim Russert, NBC journalist and political heavyweight host of “Meet the Press,” has died after collapsing at NBC’s Washington news bureau, a source said. He was 58 years old.
Russert, who rose from the inside world of politics where he was […]

Topics: Obituary, Television, Politics |

James Brown Dance Lesson Dec. 26, 2007

It’s been a year and a day since the Godfather of Soul shuffled off his mortal coil, but thanks to YouTube, he’s still shuffling in this ’70s-vintage dance demo tape.

Topics: Obituary, Humor |

Sen. Craig Thomas Dies at 74 Jun. 5, 2007

Sen. Craig Thomas
Sen. Craig Thomas (R-Wyoming) died yesterday. The cause of death was acute myeloid leukemia. Thomas was 74.
Even though Wyoming’s governor is a Democrat, state law provides that when a senator is replaced, his party retains the seat. The Wyoming Republican Party will submit the names of three nominees to Gov. David Freudenthal, who […]

Topics: Obituary, Republicans |

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