Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne Dies at 74
#DirkKempthorne #ObituaryFormer Idaho governor and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at 74. He served under President George W. Bush, championed polar bear protections, and led evacuations from Afghanistan. His family remembered his kindness and public service. read more
AP Journalist Bill Mann, Global Reporter, Dies at 83
#Journalism #ObituaryBill Mann, a longtime AP reporter and editor, has died at 83. He covered global hotspots like the Philippines and Cairo over a 50-year career, remembered for his journalistic integrity and kindness. His favorite interview was Muhammad Ali. read more
Veteran AP Journalist Daniela Petroff Dies at 80
#Journalism #ObituaryDaniela Petroff, the Associated Press fashion and Vatican reporter, has died in Rome at 80. She shaped AP's coverage for nearly four decades with style and wit, launching its Milan fashion report and authoritatively covering designers and the Vatican. read more
Lee Hamilton, 9/11 Commission Co-Chair, Dies at 94
#USPolitics #ObituaryLee Hamilton, longtime Indiana congressman and co-chair of the 9/11 Commission, has died at 94. A leading voice on foreign affairs, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015 for his bipartisan service. read more
#MarianRobinson #Obituary
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother and a former White House resident, passes away at 86. She was a supportive figure through historic moments, choosing to temporarily move to the White House to be with her granddaughters. read more