Detroit Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin
Detroit says goodbye to Aretha Franklin at her funeral today. Services will be live-streamed, in the culmination of a week-long tribute to the singer whose voice and soul touched millions.
Remembrances
Paul Taylor, Giant Of Modern Dance, Has Died
Among the most prolific and influential choreographers of 20th century movement, his movements were often inspired by everyday people doing everyday things. He died Wednesday at age 88.
Leader Of Russian Pro-Democracy Movement Remembers His Friend, John McCain
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Vladimir Kara-Murza, who Sen. John McCain selected as one of his pallbearers. Kara-Murza is a Russian dissident, whose work was supported by McCain.
Mikheil Saakashvili On McCain's Legacy In Countering Russia
Since John McCain's death, NPR has been reflecting on his life and legacy. NPR's David Greene speaks to one friend, Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of the country of Georgia.
Pink Cadillacs Will Line Up For Aretha Franklin's Funeral
Dozens of pink Cadillacs will be part of the tribute to Franklin, whose funeral is Friday in Detroit. The Queen of Soul's hit "Freeway of Love" motivated the motorcade.
Playwright Neil Simon Explains Why He 'Just Always Wanted To Write'
Simon, who died Sunday, spoke to Fresh Air in 1996 about finding balance between his desire for leisure time and his need to write: "They were at odds," he says. "I'm my own odd couple."
Memorial And Remembrances Take Shape For Sen. John McCain
Arizona Sen. John McCain and former GOP presidential nominee died Saturday at the age of 81, following a year-long battle with brain cancer. He will lie in state at the Arizona and U.S. Capitols.
Political Adviser On McCain: A Principled Model For Future Public Servants
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Mark McKinnon, a former political media adviser for John McCain, on his personal and working relationship with the senator.
Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott Remembers John McCain
David Greene talks to former Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi about times when he and his colleague Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday, went head-to-head on issues.
Sen. John McCain's Enduring Impact On The U.S. Military
McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81, believed the U.S. had a moral responsibility to advance the global cause of freedom, and he worked to ensure it had the military power to do so.