Obituaries
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Peter Shapiro, Political Groundbreaker in New Jersey, Dies at 71
He bucked the Democratic machine to become the youngest member of the state’s General Assembly and reformed government as the…
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Neeli Cherkovski, Poet Who Chronicled the Beat Generation, Dies at 78
His biographies of Charles Bukowski and Lawrence Ferlinghetti came to overshadow his own work. “I would love an interview,” he…
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Daniel A. Moore, Founder of an African American Museum, Dies at 88
To tell the full story of the American Black experience, he created an Atlanta institution in 1978 and later moved…
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3 Festive Main Dishes for Any Spring Party
Whether for a casual cookout or an elegant dinner party, these impressive recipes are easy to pull off.
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It’s Time for Honey Baked Ham
Not for you? There’s always carrot maqluba, or a no-recipe recipe for kielbasa with pierogies.
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Eleanor Collins, Canada’s ‘First Lady of Jazz,’ Dies at 104
A singer known for her mastery of standards, she found stardom in Canada on TV and in nightclubs. But she…
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Searching for the Ideal Fish Taco
Cabbage, crema, pico de gallo and a spritz of lime, please?
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Louis Gossett Jr., 87, Dies; ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Roots’ Actor
His portrayal of a drill instructor earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor. He was the first Black performer…
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10 Red Wines to Drink Now: Austria Edition
Don’t underestimate these wines, mostly made from the blaufränkisch or zweigelt grapes. They range from juicy and refreshing to complex…
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Robert Moskowitz, Abstract Painter of New York’s Skyscrapers, Dies at 88
He depicted the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building and, most indelibly, the World Trade Center. Those paintings took on…