Child reporter who interviewed Obama at White House dies at 23
15 May, 2021 11:32 PM
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In this 2009 file photo, Damon Weaver, 10, walks in a park near his home. Photo / AP
In this 2009 file photo, Damon Weaver, 10, walks in a park near his home. Photo / AP
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The student reporter who gained national acclaim when he interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009 has died of natural causes, his family says.
Damon Weaver was 23 when he died on May 1, his sister, Candace Hardy, told the Palm Beach Post. Further details were not released. He had been studying communications at Albany State University in Georgia.
Gearóid Hegarty and David Power the winners at Gaelic Writers awards
The Hurler of the Year and Tipperary’s history-making manager have another piece of crystal for their cabinets. By The42 Team Friday 14 May 2021, 10:40 AM 6 hours ago 2,540 Views 0 Comments
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LIMERICK’S GEARÓID HEGARTY and Tipperary football manager David Power have won the respective Sky Sports Gaelic Writers’ Association Hurling and Football Personality of the Year awards for 2020.
Hegarty scorched a trail across the 2020 All-Ireland hurling final, scoring seven points from play as Limerick won their second title in three years. The Writers’ award represents his latest accolade, following an All-Star and the Hurler of the Year award.