Nov 06 Before his death, Utah mayor serving in Afghanistan urged Americans to vote By Associated Press Maj. Brent Taylor, 39, the mayor of North Ogden, Utah, was shot to death Saturday by an Afghan commando he was training. In his last Facebook post, Taylor urged Americans to exercise their "precious right to vote."… Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 3:28 Remembering the lives lost in the Tree of Life massacre A doctor known for compassionate care of HIV patients early in the AIDS crisis. A “vivacious” 97-year-old. Brothers who “looked out for one another.” A new grandfather. A youth baseball coach. A dentist who volunteered at free clinics. For Pittsburgh’s… Continue watching
Oct 15 Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, dies at 65 By Associated Press Allen and childhood friend Bill Gates founded Microsoft Corp. in 1975. Earlier this month, Allen said the cancer he was treated for in 2009, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, had returned. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 2:56 Remembering Burt Reynolds, movie star with swagger With his trademark grin and signature mustache, Burt Reynolds was one of Hollywood's biggest box office stars in the late 1970s and early '80s. While the critics rarely took him seriously, the actor made his mark in popular favorites, as… Continue watching
Sep 06 Actor Burt Reynolds dead at 82 By Associated Press Reynolds starred in films including "Deliverance" and "Boogie Nights."… Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 3:13 Washington pays tribute to McCain: ‘He would fight tooth and nail for his vision of the common good’ Washington pays tribute to John McCain at the Capitol Blurb: At a ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda Friday, Sen. John McCain's family gathered as lawmakers paid final respects, and top Republicans testified to his independent streak. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 6:43 John McCain held on to hope that the world could be better, close aide says By PBS News Hour At the nation's Capitol, leaders from both parties spoke fondly of their colleague, Sen. John McCain. But few in Washington were closer to him than his longtime aide, Mark Salter. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the outpouring of appreciation… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 5:34 Mourners say farewell to Aretha Franklin, star who touched souls It was a final send-off fit for a queen. Aretha Franklin was remembered in a day-long service Friday by family, friends, fellow artists and even a former president. Jeffrey Brown captures some of the emotional and inspiring moments. Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 4:07 John McCain remembered as a fighter for American ideals Friends and family, ordinary citizens and VIPs alike gathered Thursday in Phoenix to honor the life and legacy of Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died last Saturday at the age of 81. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 3:47 What made Paul Taylor one of the most influential creators in modern dance Hailed as a towering figure of modern dance, Paul Taylor's choreography was often complex and always human. A virtuosic performer who sometimes pushed the boundaries of what was considered dance, his success grew from his unique eye for observation. Taylor… Continue watching