Longtime Kansas City Royals infielder U.L. Washington, who helped lead the franchise to its first AL pennant and is perhaps best known for his trademark toothpick, died Sunday, the team announced.

Former major league middle infielder UL Washington, who was known for his time playing in Kansas City and his trademark toothpick, died over the weekend after a reported battle with cancer.

Thomas L. Hughes, a prominent voice in U.S. foreign policy for decades ... died Jan. 2 at a hospital in Washington. He was 97. His wife, Jane Casey Hughes, confirmed his death but did not cite ...