Masatoshi Ito, who brought 7-Eleven convenience stores to Japan, has died
Convenience stores known as konbini have become a consumer staple in Japan. The country had more than 20,000 7-Eleven stores as of 2018.
Obituaries
Remembering Pat Schroeder, who spent 12 terms in Congress fighting for women's rights
Pat Schroeder is being remembered as a feminist icon. Her 12 terms in Congress as a Colorado Democrat resulted in big strides for women's rights, including passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82
Schroeder took on the powerful elite with her rapier wit and antics for 24 years — shaking up stodgy government institutions by forcing them to acknowledge that women had a role in government.
Japan's Kenzaburo Oe, a Nobel-winning author of poetic fiction, dies at 88
Oe's works, including The Catch and A Personal Matter, were built from his childhood memories during Japan's postwar occupation and from being the parent of a disabled son.
Peterson Zah, revered former leader of the Navajo Nation, has died
Peterson Zah, president of the Navajo Nation during tumultuous times in the 1980s has died. He's being remembered for helping secure long-term benefits for the nation from energy development.
Actor Topol, who appeared in 'Fiddler on the Roof' hundreds of times, has died
Topol — the actor who went by a single name and who appeared on stage as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof hundreds of times — has died.
Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor known for Tevye of Fiddler on the Roof, has died
Chaim Topol, who has died at 87, was beloved for his portrayal of Tevye, Fiddler's long-suffering and charismatic milkman. Topol long has ranked among Israel's most decorated actors.
Remembering Joseph Zucchero, a pioneer of the Italian beef sandwich
Joseph Zucchero, the owner of the Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef, has died. Since 1979, his restaurant has dished out beloved Italian beef sandwiches.
'Olivia' creator and stage designer Ian Falconer dies at 63
Best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved children's book series about a spry and smart young pig, Falconer was also a theatrical set and costume designer.
Remembering Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophonist and visionary composer
Shorter, who died March 2, was inspired by film and literature, as much as by sounds. One of the great musical minds of our time, he had a profound influence on the course of jazz.