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40 Chickens in 40 Days: How a Philadelphia Man Cheered His City

Alexander Tominsky was on an epic quest to give Philadelphia something to celebrate, but he said he felt relieved to be done with the challenge....

Sacheen Littlefeather, Activist Who Rejected Brando’s Oscar, Dies at 75

The actress was booed at the Academy Awards in 1973 after she refused the best actor award on Marlon Brando’s behalf in protest of Hollywood’s...

Former M.L.B. Pitcher Turned Police Officer Killed in Car Crash

Anthony Varvaro, 37, was driving to a Sept. 11 commemoration in Manhattan when he was in a crash with a person driving the wrong way,...

Judge Dismisses Suit Over Naked Baby Image on Nirvana Album Cover

Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the cover of “Nevermind,” argued in his lawsuit that the grunge rock group had engaged in...

John Visentin, Xerox C.E.O., Dies at 59

The photocopying and printing company said that Mr. Visentin died of “complications from an ongoing illness.”

Judge Halts Auction of ‘Wizard of Oz’ Dress Amid Ownership Battle

A blue-and-white dress worn by Judy Garland is the subject of a dispute between Catholic University and the family of its former drama chairman.

A Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage Is Getting Worse

After Abbott Nutrition issued voluntary recalls of its popular baby formulas, retailers have limited purchases, leaving desperate parents searching for solutions.

Dean Baquet Will Lead Local Investigative Fellowship Program for The Times

After he steps down as executive editor, he’ll head an effort to cultivate watchdog reporting to help counter a “crisis in local news.”

Bad Behavior Drove a Referee Shortage. Covid Made It Worse.

For years, unruly parents have turned youth sporting events into a toxic environment. The cancellation of games and entire seasons over the last two years...

Wind Energy Company to Pay $8 Million in Killings of 150 Eagles

ESI Energy pleaded guilty based on the documented “blunt force trauma” deaths of golden eagles struck by fast-moving turbine blades, prosecutors said.