Obituaries
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'What a talent': Celebrities react to death of Lagerfeld
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - Some reaction to the death of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. "His humor, wit, love and passion for fashion will live on forever. Thank you for the inspiration that you...
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The Latest: Casino company to complete Macao Lagerfeld hotel
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - The Latest on the death of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (all times local): 7 p.m. Macao casino company SJM, which is building a hotel in the Chinese casi...
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Designer Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's global icon, dies in Paris
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic couturier whose designs at Chanel and Fendi had an unprecedented impact on the entire fashion industry, died Tuesday in Paris, pr...
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Lagerfeld's legacy: Youthful designs, elaborate showmanship
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Karl Lagerfeld once created a Walmart-sized "Chanel Shopping Center" to show off his ready-to-wear collection. It featured aisle upon aisle of luxury foods ...
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Designer Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's global icon, dies in Paris
Feb 19, 2019 12:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic couturier whose designs at Chanel and Fendi had an unprecedented impact on the entire fashion industry, died Tuesday in Paris, pr...
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Scientist who popularized term "global warming" dies at 87
Feb 18, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A scientist who raised early alarms about climate change and popularized the term "global warming" has died. Wallace Smith Broecker was 87. The longtime ...
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W.E.B. Griffin, prolific military novelist, dead at age 89
Feb 18, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - W.E.B. Griffin, the prolific and best-selling author of military novels, has died at age 89. Griffin, whose real name was William E. Butterworth III, die...
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Sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95
Feb 18, 2019 6:00 am - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II died Sunday. George Mendonsa was 95. Mendonsa fell ...
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Lee Radziwill, stylish sister of Jackie Kennedy, dies at 85
Feb 17, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Lee Radziwill, the stylish jet setter and socialite who found friends, lovers and other adventures worldwide while bonding and competing with her sister ...
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Patrick Caddell, pollster to Jimmy Carter, dies at 68
Feb 17, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Patrick Caddell, the pollster who helped propel Jimmy Carter in his longshot bid to win the presidency and later distanced himself from Democrats, has ...