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From Italy’s ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi to rock queen Tina Turner and former European Commission President Jacques Delors, here are some of 2023’s most notable deaths. January – 07: RUSSELL BANKS, 82, US novelist who charted the lives of marginalised people

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack — his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK. Chung was among

Maine disqualifies Trump from presidential primary ballot, citing insurrection clause  The Guardian US Donald Trump removed from Maine primary ballot by secretary of state  The Washington Post Two States Ruled Trump Off the Ballot. Will It Help or Hurt Him?  The New York

Former Trump officials warn of a White House return  ABC News

The August wildfires on the Hawaiian island erased troves of irreplaceable items — photographs, urns and mementos. One local jewelry store has been trying to help recover what the fires destroyed. (Image credit: Shelly Romo)

Flovent — a common asthma inhaler — will be discontinued in 2024. There will be a generic version available, but the change could make it hard for some patients to get their medication. (Image credit: Mariia Siurtukova/Getty Images)

The state’s commission may use some of its opioid-settlement money to study the drug

Texas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes  CNN Mayor Adams’s Effort to Limit Migrant Buses Faces Obstacles  The New York Times 2 migrant buses arrive in NYC early Friday

Maine secretary of state who opted to keep Trump off primary ballot is facing threat of impeachment  PBS NewsHour Maine GOP state lawmaker moves to impeach state secretary over Trump ballot removal  Fox News Two States Ruled Trump Off the Ballot. Will

Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.