dead

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Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed, and 19 Israeli service members have been reported dead in a five-week-old war that has triggered growing unease stateside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On Wednesday, a volunteer firefighter was found dead from suspected exhaustion linked to heat and underlying health conditions, officials told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"When it came out that we were on the show and that's where I had been, one of my friends said they were just genuinely glad that I wasn't dead," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Eating properly cooked fish poses little risk because the worms are already dead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The dead man had worn his long brown hair loose, except for a single lock at the temple, matted with red ochre.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver