Opera Singer Jessye Norman Dies At 74
Norman was one of the leading African American opera figures in a time when there were fewer than now. The soprano won four Grammys and the National Medal of Arts.
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José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71
In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José, who died Saturday in Miami. His career spanned decades and his records sold in the millions.
Barber Anthony Mancinelli, Who Cut Hair For 96 Years, Dies At 108
Anthony Mancinelli of New Windsor, N.Y., died Sept. 19th at age 108. He cut hair for 96 years. He insisted on working full-time almost until the end of his life.
Joseph Wilson, Former Diplomat Who Challenged Basis Of The Iraq War, Dies At 69
In 2003, Wilson disputed President George W. Bush's claim that Iraq was buying uranium to build nuclear weapons. His comments led to the outing of his wife, Valerie Plame, as a CIA operative.
Former French President Jaques Chirac Dies At 86
Chirac served two terms as president — from 1995-2007. He was mayor of Paris for nearly 20 years. Chirac had been hospitalized with a lung infection.
Family, Friends And Colleagues Remember Pioneering Journalist Cokie Roberts
A funeral mass took place on Saturday in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the life of Cokie Roberts. Click the audio link to listen to a special broadcast honoring one of the "founding mothers" of NPR.
Robert Hunter's Words Helped Bring Life To The Grateful Dead
Robert Hunter was more than another gear spinning within the perpetual motion machine of the Grateful Dead — his songwriting helped define the group's narratives and bloom its philosophies.
Friends, Family Say Cokie Roberts' Passing Is 'A Great Loss For America'
The veteran journalist, who died on Tuesday at 75, was one of NPR's "Founding Mothers." Roberts' funeral was held Saturday morning at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C.
Creator Of Theatre On Film And Tape Archive Dies At 98
Betty Corwin, creator of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, has died at 98. Her project preserves theatrical performances for theater professionals, scholars and New York library card holders.
Remembering Cokie Roberts, Who Forged A Path For Female Journalists
Cokie Roberts was a pioneering journalist, who helped other women find prominent roles in the industry. Roberts, who died Tuesday at age 75, is remembered by her colleagues and friends.