Gwen Ifill, Host Of 'Washington Week' And 'PBS NewsHour,' Dies
Ifill was a veteran Washington journalist who covered seven presidential campaigns and moderated the vice presidential debates in 2004 and 2008.
Remembrances
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Legend Leon Russell Dies At 74
Russell was one of the best-known musicians of the1960s and 70s — a member of the famed "Wrecking Crew" studio musicians. His career was revived by Eton John in 2010.
Leon Russell Dies; Southern Rock Legend Was 74
A native of Oklahoma, Russell's talents gave him the unique ability to span country and gospel, blues and rock.
The Enduring Legacy Of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'
The late Leonard Cohen's best known song, "Hallelujah," took more than a decade to find its audience. Alan Light, author of the "The Holy or the Broken," talks about the unlikely ascent of the song.
Influential Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen Dies At 82
The Canadian-born artist is remembered for his influence on other musicians, as much as for his own creations. His latest album came out less than a month ago.
Janet Reno, First Female U.S. Attorney General, Dies At 78
Reno's tenure was marked by tragedy and controversy. But she left office widely respected for her independence and accomplishments.
Renowned Authority On Climate Change Science, Ralph Cicerone Dies At 73
Up until he retired as head of the National Academy of Sciences, the soft-spoken atmospheric scientist spent his career diligently directing a skeptical public to the human causes of climate change.
Remembering Sheri S. Tepper, Eco-Feminist Sci-Fi Firebrand
Tepper wrote several classics of '80s sci-fi, but she's curiously unknown today. Her work is didactic and often uncomfortable, mixing eco-feminist politics with gripping characters and world-building.
Children's Book Author Natalie Babbitt Dies At 84
Natalie Babbitt died Monday at her home in Connecticut at age 84. She was a writer who never talked down to the children she wrote for. That included covering big concepts like death.
Remembering Singer-Songwriter Bobby Vee, The Teen Idol Of The '60s
Vee, who died Monday, had 38 hit singles including, "Take Good Care of My Baby." During a 1999 Fresh Air interview, Vee explained how the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly got him started in music.