Donald Hall, Former Poet Laureate, Dies At 89
Hall, the author of more than 40 books, died on Saturday at his family farm in the town of Wilmot, N.H.
Remembrances
Conservative Columnist Charles Krauthammer Dies At 68
Charles Krauthammer, a prominent conservative columnist for The Washington Post and commentator for Fox News, has died of cancer at 68.
Koko The Gorilla Dies; Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication
Koko fascinated and elated millions of people with her facility for language and her ability to interact with humans. She also gave people a glimpse of her emotions.
Remembering D.J. Fontana, The Drummer For Elvis Presley's Band
Fontana, who died Wednesday, played on some of Presley's biggest hits, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Hound Dog" and "All Shook Up." Originally broadcast in 1987.
Remembering War Photographer David Douglas Duncan
Duncan, who died at 102, was a Marine officer and combat photographer during World War II. Later he photographed the wars in Korea and Vietnam. Originally broadcast in 1990.
Remembering Jill Ker Conway, The First Female President Of Smith College
The women's history scholar, who died June 1, grew up on a remote Australian sheep farm and later went on to write three memoirs, including True North. Conway spoke to Fresh Air in 1989, '94 and '98.
Stephen Hawking's Voice Is Being Broadcast Into Space
The late scientist's voice will be "beamed toward the nearest black hole," his daughter tells the British press. Hawking is being interred at Westminster Abbey on Friday.
Anne Donovan, A Basketball Legend As A Player And Coach, Dies At 56
At 6'8", Donovan won Olympic gold medals as a player and coach, and a WNBA title coaching the Seattle Storm. She's being mourned by basketball greats from Tamika Catchings to Dawn Staley.
Trump Wins Pledge From Kim To Return Remains Of Americans From Korean War
One of the four key points agreed between President Trump and Kim Jong Un is to help repatriate the remains of Americans killed in action during the Korean War.
Douglas J. Bennet, Jr., Who Pulled NPR Out Of Financial Trouble, Dies At 79
Bennet became president of a financially troubled organization in 1983 and led it to growth and stability for a decade. He also held leadership roles with the State Department and Wesleyan University.