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The Iron Sheik, a WWE Hall of Famer and one of professional wrestling’s best villains for decades, has died at age 81.

Obituaries

Iron Sheik, WWE Hall of Famer, dies at 81

Sheik, whose birth name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, was born in Damghan, Iran, and was thrust into the spotlight during the heyday of the WWE in the 1980’s with his backstory and his style on the microphone making his promos must-watch television.

By USA Today Sports

FILE - Former Vice President Mike Pence talks with local residents during a meet and greet on May 23, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa on June 7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ORG XMIT: WX112

Columnists

Mike Pence has no chance of winning in 2024

Pence, who just announced he will run for president, has nothing good to show for his four years of loyal service to Trump.

By S. E. Cupp

Events

The Environmental Justice Exchange: An Air Pollution Fight in Pilsen

Environmental reporter Brett Chase was joined by community experts Mary Gonzales, Tanya Lozano, Theresa McNamara and Olga Bautista for a conversation about air pollution and a scrap-metal operation in Pilsen.

By Sun-Times staff

Events

Social Justice in Chicago: The new wave of immigrants

Event moderator and Sun-Times social justice and wage gap reporter, Elvia Malagón, was joined by special guests Dr. Evelyn Figueroa, Frank Sandoval and Karina Ayala-Bermejo on April 26 at the Coleman Public Library.

By Sun-Times Marketing

One oddsmaker doubts Corey Crawford will be voted into the Hall of Fame this year.

Blackhawks

Corey Crawford a Hall of Famer? Odds say no

One oddsmaking website gives the former Blackhawks goalie just a 22% chance of being enshrined.

By Sun-Times staff