Remembering Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne about the life of Major League Baseball player Tim Wakefield, who was known for throwing a knuckleball.
Obituaries
Retired Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dies at 57
His role in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry of the early 2000s turned Wakefield into a fan favorite whose impact went far beyond his numbers.
San Francisco residents pay tribute to Dianne Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein is being remembered in San Francisco by her constituents who say even as a senator with powerful committee assignments, she focused on the needs of her district.
The career and legacy of Senator Diane Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein, who was first elected to the Senate from California in 1992, has died. She was 90 years old. Her most enduring legacy may be opening more doors for women in politics.
Dianne Feinstein, longest serving woman in the Senate, has died at 90
Feinstein suddenly became the mayor of San Francisco when two other officials were assassinated. Later she was elected to the U.S. Senate after male senators grilled Anita Hill in public hearings.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies after 31 record-setting years in Congress
The California Democratic Senator has died at 90 years old. She was the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history and had planned to retire at the end of her term.
Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter,' dies at 82
Gambon was best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potter movies. The Irish-born actor got his start on stage and worked under Laurence Olivier.
Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 82
British-Irish actor Sir Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. He was best known for his role as Dumbledore in the blockbuster franchise 'Harry Potter.'
David McCallum, Actor and NCIS Icon, dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, known for his role as the eccentric medical examiner on NCIS, died this week. He was 90.
Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame Orioles third baseman, dies at 86
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.