tragedies

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His segments, including with the winner, Emmanuel Gregoire, dug into personal relationships and family tragedies.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Like all tragedies, Cuba’s is haunted by unanswered questions, fatal mistakes and sliding-doors alternative possibilities.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Altman said he was committed to finding ways to prevent such tragedies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Even given the grim mortality statistics of their day, some of the Founders suffered disproportionately from family health challenges, and these personal tragedies likely made them receptive to medical innovations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The personal tragedies and controversies in Thomas Jefferson’s life played out as America entered a new era of nationhood.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis