slain

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The children of Grammy-nominated rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle have reportedly received their share of his estate, more than seven years after he was slain in South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei, the slain supreme leader’s son and successor, wasn’t expected to attend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Khamenei will lie in state for three days, and the bodies of his slain relatives will also be present.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

On Saturday, Iranian state television announced the slain leader will be buried on July 9 in his hometown of Mashhad, after the service was postponed due to the war.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

The knights of his house lay slain about him, or else mastered by the madness of their steeds were borne far away.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien