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Writer goes in search of how his father truly died

Feb. 19: When writer Michael Hainey was a child, he was told that his father died of a heart attack after working the late shift at his Chicago newspaper job. But something about that story didn't sit right with Hainey, who spent 10 years talking with family and his father's friends about what really happened to his father. When writer Michael Hainey was a child, he was told that his father died of a heart attack after working the late shift at his Chicago newspaper job. But something about that story didn't sit right with Hainey, who spent 10 years talking with family and his father's friends about what really happened to his father. (Morning Joe)

Mindy McCready: 'I don't know' how boyfriend died

Jan. 29: The country singer, who says she found her boyfriend David Wilson dead of an apparent suicide on their front porch, is facing suspicion over his death amid rumors he was having an affair. She speaks with NBC's Andrea Canning about their relationship, calling him her The country singer, who says she found her boyfriend David Wilson dead of an apparent suicide on their front porch, is facing suspicion over his death amid rumors he was having an affair. She speaks with NBC's Andrea Canning about their relationship, calling him her "soul mate." (TODAY)

More than 2,000 have died in flu epidemic

Jan. 11: With over 40 states reporting cases of the flu, Americans are in the midst of a long and tough flu season. Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on what is now being called an epidemic, offering tips on how to avoid getting sick.  With over 40 states reporting cases of the flu, Americans are in the midst of a long and tough flu season. Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on what is now being called an epidemic, offering tips on how to avoid getting sick. (TODAY)

Navy SEAL who died in doctor rescue ID'd

Dec. 11: The Navy SEAL who lost his life rescuing a fellow American kidnapped in Afghanistan has been identified as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque. The seasoned combat veteran took a single bullet and later died of his wound. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports.  The Navy SEAL who lost his life rescuing a fellow American kidnapped in Afghanistan has been identified as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque. The seasoned combat veteran took a single bullet and later died of his wound. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (TODAY)

Sally Ride, first American woman in space, has died

July 23: After a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, trailblazer Sally Ride has died. In 1978 she was one of six women chosen by NASA from among 8,000 applicants to join the astronaut corps. She went on to inspire women around the world in her roles as a physicist, science writer and the president of Sally Ride Science. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.  (Nightly News)After a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, trailblazer Sally Ride has died. In 1978 she was one of six women chosen by NASA from among 8,000 applicants to join the astronaut corps. She went on to inspire women around the world in her roles as a physicist, science writer and the president of Sally Ride Science. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)

Woman saved by boyfriend who died: 'He's a hero'

July 21: Jansen Young survived the Colorado shooting thanks to the heroic act of her military boyfriend Jon Blunk, who sacrificed his own life by laying on top of her, shielding her from the bullets flying around the theater Jansen Young survived the Colorado shooting thanks to the heroic act of her military boyfriend Jon Blunk, who sacrificed his own life by laying on top of her, shielding her from the bullets flying around the theater (TODAY)

Woman saved by boyfriend who died: 'He's a hero'

July 21: Jansen Young survived the Colorado shooting thanks to the heroic act of her military boyfriend Jon Blunk, who sacrificed his own life by laying on top of her, shielding her from the bullets flying around the theater Jansen Young survived the Colorado shooting thanks to the heroic act of her military boyfriend Jon Blunk, who sacrificed his own life by laying on top of her, shielding her from the bullets flying around the theater (TODAY)

Author Ray Bradbury has died

June 6: The visionary who sold more than 8 million books and helped move science fiction into the mainstream, has died at the age of 91. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)The visionary who sold more than 8 million books and helped move science fiction into the mainstream, has died at the age of 91. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Newt Gingrich aide and columnist has died

Jan. 9: Tony Blankley died of stomach cancer. He was 63 years old. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Tony Blankley died of stomach cancer. He was 63 years old. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)

Mom eulogizes girls who died in fire

Jan. 6: Hundreds of mourners attended Thursday's funeral of three young sisters who died in a tragic Christmas morning house fire in Connecticut. NBC's Matt Lauer reports. Hundreds of mourners attended Thursday's funeral of three young sisters who died in a tragic Christmas morning house fire in Connecticut. NBC's Matt Lauer reports. (TODAY)

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