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.
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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.
Cokie Roberts Was Devoted To Her Roman Catholic Faith
In addition to her work as a journalist and author, Cokie Roberts was well known as a prominent Catholic. It was part of her public persona, and she didn't hesitate to criticize the church she loved.
Former ABC Broadcaster Sam Donaldson Remembers Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts has died after an influential career covering Washington politics for NPR and ABC. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Roberts' former This Week co-anchor Sam Donaldson about her legacy.
'The Personification Of Human Decency': Nina Totenberg Remembers Cokie Roberts
Journalist Cokie Roberts died on Tuesday. Fellow NPR "Founding Mother" Nina Totenberg says Roberts was an "always polite political reporter, willing to ask the impolitic question if necessary."
Journalist Cokie Roberts Pursued Her Ambitions With Integrity
Cokie Robert's storied career at National Public Radio and ABC News took her to the heights of her profession. But her values put family and relationships above all else.