Sep 10 The one Robert Frank photo that might best capture America By Alison Thoet In highlighting the daily lives of 20th-century Americans, Swiss-born photographer Robert Frank, also helped articulate an American counter-narrative of racism and inequality. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 2:33 Remembering the 7 lives lost in the Odessa mass shooting The seven people killed in a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, over the Labor Day weekend ranged in age from 15 to 57. They were parents and siblings, a truck driver, a mail carrier and an Army veteran, and they… Continue watching
Aug 16 Peter Fonda dead at 79 By Lindsey Bahr, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The son of a Hollywood legend who became a movie star in his own right after both writing and starring in the counter-culture classic "Easy Rider" died Friday morning at his home in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Aug 06 Lessons we can learn from Toni Morrison By Joshua Barajas The American novelist wasn’t afraid to speak publicly about the themes in her novels and to challenge journalists on their questions. Here are several lessons to remember about Morrison’s career as a writer. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Justice Stevens remembered while lying in repose at the Supreme Court By Associated Press Members of the public can pay their respects from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., following a private ceremony in the court's Great Hall. Continue reading
Jul 09 Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88 By Bob Thomas, Associated Press Torn was a free-spirited Texan who overcame his quirky name to become a distinguished actor who won an Emmy late in his career for his comedy turn on TV’s “The Larry Sanders Show.”… Continue reading
Jun 06 Dr. John, funky New Orleans musician, dies at 77 By Kevin McGill, Cain Burdeau, Associated Press Born Mac Rebennack, the musician died "toward the break of day" of a heart attack, his family said in a statement. Continue reading
Jun 04 Former Sen. Cochran draws bipartisan praise at funeral By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Two U.S. senators from opposing parties praised their former colleague, Republican Thad Cochran of Mississippi, as one of their closest friends and as a gentleman who cared about the people of his state and worked across party lines. Continue reading
May 27 Bill Buckner, baseball player remembered for World Series error, dies at 69 By Associated Press Buckner, a star hitter who became known for making one of the most infamous plays in major league history, died Monday. Continue reading
May 17 Internet sensation Grumpy Cat has died at age 7 By Associated Press Her owners say Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss demeanor became an internet sensation, has died at age 7. Continue reading