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
May 16 PHOTOS: Remembering famed architect I.M. Pei, dead at 102 By Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Pei, the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the spirit of rebellion at the multi-shaped Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at age 102. Continue reading
Apr 30 Ellen Tauscher, former congresswoman and finance trailblazer, dies at 67 By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press Tauscher, who served in Congress for more than a decade before joining the Obama administration, died of complications from pneumonia, her family said Tuesday. Continue reading
Apr 29 John Singleton, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, dies at 51 By Jake Coyle, Hillel Italie, Associated Press Singleton, the director of "Boyz N the Hood," made movies that probed the lives of black communities in his native Los Angeles and beyond. Continue reading