Richard Ben Cramer’s Unerring Ear

by John Avlon Jan 8, 2013 4:45 AM EST

John Avlon pays tribute to the masterful writer, whose style was a bracing balance of intimacy and... MORE

Norman Schwarzkopf Dies

Dec 27, 2012 9:00 PM EST

Retired general led command in first Gulf War. MORE

Writers Who Left Us in 2012

by The Daily Beast Dec 27, 2012 4:45 AM EST

We look back and remember the many authors who died this year, from Gore Vidal to Nora Ephron. MORE

Actor Charles Durning Dies

Dec 25, 2012 9:19 AM EST

Two-time Oscar nominee was 89. MORE

Actor Jack Klugman Dies

Dec 24, 2012 6:30 PM EST

Was best known as one half of ‘The Odd Couple.’ MORE

Gay Activist Richard Adams Dies

Dec 23, 2012 4:10 PM EST

Filed the first lawsuit for gay marriage recognition. MORE

SEAL Team 4 Commander Dies In Afghanistan

Dec 23, 2012 3:57 PM EST

Sustained noncombat injury. MORE

Robert Bork Dies at 85

Dec 19, 2012 9:49 AM EST

Supreme Court nomination was famously rejected MORE

Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye Dies

Dec 17, 2012 5:55 PM EST

His last word was ‘Aloha.’ MORE

Ravi Shankar Dead at 92

Dec 11, 2012 11:17 PM EST

Brought Indian traditional music to the world. MORE

Dr. Mona Ackerman Dies

Dec 6, 2012 12:36 PM EST

Advice columnist was 66. MORE

Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck Dies

Dec 5, 2012 12:20 PM EST

He was 91. MORE