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Joann Meyer, Longtime Editor of a Besieged Newspaper, Dies at 98
She collapsed a day after the police raided her home and the offices of The Marion County Record, a weekly paper in Kansas.
Charles J. Ogletree Jr., 70, Dies; at Harvard Law, a Voice for Equal Justice
A mentor to the Obamas and many others, he was renowned for his work in both the classroom and the courtroom, taking cases on behalf...
Stella Stevens, Hollywood Bombshell Who Yearned for More, Dies at 84
She starred alongside the likes of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lewis. But she wanted to direct and write, and she felt held back by industry...
Stella Stevens, Hollywood Bombshell Who Yearned for More, Dies at 84
She starred alongside the likes of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lewis. But she wanted to direct and write, and she felt held back by industry...
Bob Born, Who Brought Marshmallow Peeps to the Masses, Dies at 98
By mechanizing and greatly expanding production, he made the gooey yellow chicks an Easter favorite and a pop-culture phenomenon.
These Women Distillers Are Rising With the American Whiskey Boom
Before Dry January hits, Andrea Wilson of Michter’s and Nicole Austin of Cascade Hollow discuss how the expansion has affected them, particularly as women in...
Dorothy Pitman Hughes Dies at 84; Brought Black Issues to Feminism
A close friend of Gloria Steinem, she toured with her and spoke widely about the need for women to confront racism and classism in their...
Michael J. Gerson, Presidential Speechwriter and Columnist, Dies at 58
He composed many of George W. Bush’s signature addresses, and later, as a writer for The Washington Post, took a stand against Donald J. Trump.
Budd Friedman, Who Built an Empire of Comedy Clubs, Dies at 90
Starting with the original Improv in Midtown Manhattan, he gave Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin and countless other comedians a launching pad to fame.
Ashton B. Carter, Defense Secretary Under Obama, Dies at 68
Trained as a physicist, he opened the U.S. military to transgender service members and removed barriers to women in combat roles.
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