Nation Sep 03 Remembering Gloria Steinem and her trailblazing fight for women's rights By Jeffrey Brown, Jackson Hudgins, Mary Fecteau
Nation Sep 03 Watch 7:17 Steinem stayed true to herself despite intense pressure, Julie Taymor says To discuss the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem, Amna Nawaz spoke with Julie Taymor. She's the director of the 2020 film “The Glorias,” a biopic that spans eight decades of Steinem’s life. By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz
Politics Sep 03 Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92 Steinem was a celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life. By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press
Nation Aug 26 Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot iconic photo of soldier returning from Vietnam, dies at age 99 The famous photo shows Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm reuniting with his family in March 1973 at Travis Air Force Base after being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. By Kathleen Ronayne, Janie Har, Associated Press
Arts Aug 26 Tim Curry, iconic character actor and star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80 “I like playing the more curious corners of the human mind and human behavior, partly because they’re a tad more interesting,” Curry told The Associated Press in 1993. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Aug 25 Watch 8:53 Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary… Continue watching
Aug 25 Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. Continue reading
Aug 18 ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 By Associated Press ESPN debuted in 1979, but the Rasmussens didn't stick around long – they were forced out after only a year by ESPN majority owner Getty Oil. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 3:15 Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere By Jeffrey Brown, Azhar Merchant Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress and Golden Globe nominee. Emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest before she was pronounced dead at a home in… Continue watching
Aug 17 Hayden Panettiere, who started her career as a child actor before starring in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36 By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The television star, who would have turned 37 on Friday, had been open about her struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, including after the birth of her daughter in 2014. Continue reading