Obituaries
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William F. Pepper, 86, Dies; Claimed the Government Killed Dr. King
He represented James Earl Ray in his unsuccessful legal efforts to prove that the civil rights leader was the victim…
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Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, Dies at 82
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was a fantasy and evolution…
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The Ingredient Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Are Missing
Rich piloncillo, used in place of brown sugar, adds unparalleled depth to baked goods and even savory dishes.
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Beverly LaHaye, Soldier of the Christian Right, Dies at 94
A pastor’s wife, she formed Concerned Women for America to oppose the Equal Rights Amendment. Ronald Reagan called her “one…
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The Humble Item That’s Become a Restaurant Status Symbol
On a recent spring day in the West Village of Manhattan, as employees balancing trays of tagliatelle and Gran Classico…
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Can a Brewery Make Good Wine? These Beer Makers Say Yes.
In an effort to reach an increasingly diverse customer base, brewers are turning over some of their equipment to producing…
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Three Vegetarian Dinner Party Ideas for Every Effort Level
Keep it easy with an asparagus tart and blueberry crisp, or go all-out with tapas and tangerine flan.
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Dinh Q. Le, Artist Who Weighed War and Memory, Dies at 56
His most famous work — collages of Vietnam War photographs, popular film stills and Western imagery — focused on a…
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Dickey Betts, Fiery Guitarist With Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
He traded licks with Duane Allman and proved to be a worthy sparring partner. He also wrote, and sang, the…
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Barbara Joans, Anthropologist Who Studied Biker Culture, Dies at 89
In her 60s, she hit the open road on a hulking Harley-Davidson and found a new area of academic research:…