Remembering trailblazing economist William Spriggs
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Valerie Wilson of the Economic Policy Institute about the legacy of influential economist William Spriggs. Spriggs died last week.
Obituaries
Ted Kaczynski, known as the 'Unabomber,' has died in prison at age 81
Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
James Watt, sharp-tongued interior secretary under Reagan, dies at 85
The Reagan administration's sharp-tongued, pro-development interior secretary was beloved by conservatives but ran afoul of environmentalists. Watt even managed to offend Beach Boys fans.
Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63
NPR has lost one of its singular and most recognizable voices. Morning Edition remembers correspondent Wade Goodwyn, who died of cancer. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on June 8, 2023.)
Controversial televangelist Pat Robertson has died at age 93
Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and former Republican presidential hopeful, has died. Robertson founded Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63
Wade Goodwyn had one of public radio's most recognizable voices, but it was his rich writing and keen observations that made him a listener favorite over decades at NPR.
Pat Robertson, televangelist and a leader of the religious right, dies at 93
Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also hosted The 700 Club and drew controversy for comments that were often seen as anti-gay and racially insensitive.
Televangelist Pat Robertson dies at 93
Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and a leader of the religious right, has died. He was 93.
George Winston, pianist of pastoral scenes, has died at 73
Winston's successful albums for Windham Hill Records made him one of the first stars of new age music.
Astrud Gilberto, 'The Girl from Ipanema' singer, dies at 83
One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.