Obituaries
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Alice Munro, Nobel Laureate and Master of the Short Story, Dies at 92
Her stories were widely considered to be without equal, a mixture of ordinary people and extraordinary themes.
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David Sanborn, Saxophonist Who Defied Pigeonholing, Dies at 78
He was best known as a jazz musician, but his shimmering sound was also heard on classic albums by David…
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Christopher Edley Jr., Civil Rights Expert Heard by Presidents, Dies at 71
He pivoted between serving as an adviser to the Carter, Clinton and Obama White Houses and teaching at Harvard and…
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This Easy Pasta Doubles Up on Eggs
Speedy, savory and pantry-friendly, this dish celebrates buttery egg noodles by topping them with sour cream, scallions and runny eggs.
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Mid-May Means Maximalist Asparagus
My recipe for seared asparagus with cashews is just the thing when you want a pan full of punchy, crunchy…
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Susan Backlinie, Swimmer Who Was First Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77
Ms. Backlinie, a stunt woman, appeared in the terrifying opening scene of the 1975 blockbuster in which a great white…
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Fast Food Forever: How McHaters Lost the Culture War
The camera zooms in on a large woman, sitting on a cooler at the beach. It cuts to a shirtless…
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Artichoke Carbonara, Slow-Roasted Salmon With Salsa Verde
Simply stunning dinners for a springtime Sunday.
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Alex Hassilev, the Last of the Original Limeliters, Dies at 91
The trio’s witty, urbane arrangements made it one of the top acts of the early-1960s folk music revival. His gift…
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Roger Corman, 98, Dies; Prolific Master of Low-Budget Cinema
He had hundreds of horror, science fiction and crime films to his credit. He also helped start the careers of…