The endangered Lakota language has lost one of its greatest supporters. Albert White Hat, who died in South Dakota on 11 June at the age of 74 of prostate cancer, was instrumental in teaching and preserving the American Indian language and translated the Hollywood film Dances with Wolves into Lakota for its actors.
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Saturday 15 June 2013
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Michelle Obama and daughters plan private visit to Dublin during G8 summit
Saturday 15 June 2013
US President Barack Obama's wife Michelle and their daughters will tour Dublin during the G8 summit.
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Saturday 15 June 2013
Donald and Rose could end 43-year wait for an English winner
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Saturday 15 June 2013
One in two family doctors believes that they “can no longer guarantee safe care to their patients” as pressures on GP practices countrywide continue to mount.
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Friday 14 June 2013
Presenter, activist and star of long-running TV series among more than 1,000 people named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list
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Friday 14 June 2013
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Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower, studied for a Masters degree in Computer Security at the University of Liverpool
Friday 14 June 2013
It is believed that the former CIA technical assistant learned many skills here which informed his work for the US government
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Friday 14 June 2013
Stephen Tompkinson is getting another run as DCI Banks as the show has been recommissioned.
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Friday 14 June 2013
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Friday 14 June 2013
Some 60 students sat the original test, leading to suggestions on social media that it was notably easier
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Friday 14 June 2013
This former industrial base is on the rise again, says Harriet O'Brien
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Friday 14 June 2013
World's best player is defended by his former club president as he prepares to face allegations of €4m tax fraud along with his father Jorge
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Friday 14 June 2013
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Roman Abramovich's senior adviser, Marina Granovskaia, joins Chelsea hierarchy
Friday 14 June 2013
Granovskaia has been involved in the club since 2010
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