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Conducted under the umbrella of Project Gunrunner, intended to stem the flow of firearms to Mexico, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) ran a series of “gun walking” sting operations, including Operations Wide Receiver and Operation Fast & Furious. The government allowed licensed gun dealers to sell weapons to illegal straw buyers so that they could continue to track the firearms as they were transferred to higher-level traffickers and key figures in Mexican cartels.

"An 'Artist with a Basketball' at Columbia" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Zach Schonbrun and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Prisma Adds an Artist's Touch to Photos" is from the August 04, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Kit Eaton and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

The world-renowned scholar and author of Vermeer’s Hat does for China what Mary Beard did for Rome in SPQR: Timothy Brook analyzes the last eight centuries of China’s relationship with the world in this magnificent history that brings together accounts from civil servants, horse traders...

"Artist behind Trump Gravestone in Central Park Steps Forward" is from the May 10, 2016 Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Melena Ryzik and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"A Physician-Turned-Artist Offers a Diagnosis for Islam's Holiest City" is from the December 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Hubbard and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"François Morellet, French Abstract Artist, Dies at 90" is from the May 16, 2016 Art section of The New York Times. It was written by Hannah Olivennes and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Russian Court Frees Artist Known for Needling Putin Government" is from the June 08, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew E. Kramer and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Oakland Fire Leads Cities to Scrutinize Artists’ Spaces" is from the December 08, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Conor Dougherty and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Wong died Friday at 106. A Hollywood studio artist, painter, printmaker, calligrapher, greeting-card illustrator and, in later years, maker of fantastical kites, he was one of the most celebrated Chinese-American artists of the 20th century.

"Tyrus Wong, 'Bambi' Artist and Disney Legend Thwarted by Racial Bias, Dies at 106" is from the December 31, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Margalit Fox and narrated by Mike DelGaudio.

"In Hong Kong, a Quiet Artist's Work Creates a Big Noise" is from the September 18, 2016, Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Joyce Lau and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"The Obscure Artist Behind the Selfie Rat, and Other Viral Internet Hoaxes" is from the March 28, 2016, Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Andy Newman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Comic Book Artists Create Publication to Honor Orlando Victims" is from the August 20, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by George Gene Gustines and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Seeking Lower Rent, Chinese Artists Cut Path for Themselves outside Beijing" is from the October 30, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Emily Feng and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Prince, an Artist Who Defied Genre, Is Dead at 57" is from the April 21, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jon Pareles and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

As it turned out, Hong was one of thousands of artists reportedly blacklisted by the government of Park, whose powers have been suspended as she faces an impeachment trial on charges of corruption and abuse of power. The blacklist is just one element in the sprawling case that have infuriated the public and prompted national introspection about South Korea’s young democracy and its authoritarian past.

"South Korea’s Blacklist of Artists Adds to Outrage Over Presidential Scandal" is from the January 12, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Choe Sang Hun and narrated by Jenny Hoops.

For decades, government pundits have dismissed these "coincidental" deaths, even regarding them as "myths" as "urban legends." Like most people, Richard and David were initially unsure about what to make of these 'coincidences'. After all, events don't "consult the odds" prior to happening; they simply happen. Then someone comes along later and figures out what the odds of it happening were. Some of the deaths seemed purely coincidental; heart attacks, hunting accidents.