Do Animals Understand Death? The Latest Science Might Surprise You

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James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and 'Lion King,' 'Field of Dreams' star, dead at 93

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James Earl Jones at the 71st annual Tony Awards, where he received a Lifetime Achievement award in theater.

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When my son died from an overdose, my husband and I grieved differently. But we were determined to keep our marriage intact.

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The author, right, and her husband lost their son to addiction.

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A woman died after getting trapped in a baggage carousel at Chicago O'Hare Airport

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A woman was killed after getting trapped in an airport conveyer belt (not pictured).

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Cats Grieve When a Fellow Pet Dies, Study Finds

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When my sister died, I focused on improving my work life. It helped me stay present and deal with my grief.

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The author struggled with grief after his sister's death.

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The DOJ says a man with Iranian ties in New York tried to hire hitmen, a female spy, and a fake protest mob to assassinate US officials

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The US Department of Justice accused Asif Raza Merchant of plotting the assassinations of US officials.

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I became a widow at 49 and found online dating soul-crushing. So I did something about it.

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Widow Nicky Wake set up a dating app for bereaved people like her.

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Whoopi Goldberg said she spread her mother's ashes while on a Disneyland ride: 'Don't do it'

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Whoopi Goldberg said she scattered her mother's ashes at Disneyland.

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead after helicopter crash

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash.

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