Tony award-winning U.S. playwright Neil Simon dies at 91
(This August 26 story corrects in 25th paragraph to say Marsha Mason was nominated for “Goodbye Girl” Oscar but did not win.)
Tony award-winning U.S. playwright Neil Simon dies at 91: NYT
U.S. playwright Neil Simon, who became one of Broadway’s most prolific and popular playwrights as he combined humor, drama and introspection in works such as “The Odd Couple,” “The Goodbye Girl” and “Lost in Yonkers,” died on Sunday at the age of 91, t…
Facts about U.S. playwright Neil Simon
U.S. playwright Neil Simon, who reigned on Broadway through five decades and made an impact on Hollywood as well, died on Sunday at the age of 91, his representatives said.
U.S. playwright Neil Simon dies at 91: New York Times
U.S. playwright Neil Simon, who became one of Broadway’s most prolific and popular playwrights as he combined humor, drama and introspection in works such as “The Odd Couple,” “The Goodbye Girl” and “Lost in Yonkers,” died on Sunday at the age of 91, t…
Eight die in Chicago fire, including six children
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More floods threaten Hawaii as tropical Storm Lane drifts away
Tropical Storm Lane, greatly diminished from the major hurricane it once was, drifted away from the Hawaiian coast on Saturday, but lingering showers threatened to trigger more flooding and landslides.
Tropical Storm Lane threatens more Hawaii floods as it turns away
Tropical Storm Lane, greatly diminished from the major hurricane it once was, drifted away from the Hawaiian coast on Saturday as lingering showers spread across the island chain, threatening to trigger more flooding and landslides.
All tropical storm warnings and watches lifted for Hawaii: NWS
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Seven arrested at Confederate statue protest in North Carolina
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U.S. judge rejects Trump directives easing ability to fire federal workers
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