Nov 3rd, 2008 · A stalwart of the outlaw country movement in the 1970s, Jennings bucked the conventions of Nashville with a tough sound and attitude. He died in 2002, but his son Shooter, now an outlaw country star in his own right, has just released a collection of songs he made with his dad in the mid-'90s — the last recordings Waylon Jennings ever made.
Jun 13th, 2008 · NBC newsman Tim Russert died suddenly today of a heart attack. Russert, who was 58, hosted Meet the Press since 1991. He was known as a dogged interviewer and a well-sourced Washington insider. Under his leadership, the show became an essential stop for politicians and officials at the highest levels.
May 20th, 2008 · Every few weeks during the spring, stalwarts of the Internet economy — companies like Google, Apple, Facebook and Yahoo — meet on an open field to shout out their brand loyalties and throw things at each other. It's not the downturn in the economy that has blood pressures high. It's ultimate Frisbee.
Feb 4th, 2008 · African Americans have always been among Hillary Clinton's most reliable constituents, but support from black leaders is split. Although Clinton has won the support of political stalwarts like Rep. Charles Rangel and others in Harlem, Barack Obama is gaining traction in Brooklyn and beyond.
Jun 19th, 2007 · Yahoo CEO Terry Semel announced his departure from the Internet stalwart. He had been under fire for the company's flagging stock price and a pay package last year that topped $71 million. Yahoo appointed company co-founder Jerry Yang as its new CEO and named Susan Decker as its president.
May 14th, 2007 · The Republican presidential candidates are preparing for their second debate on Tuesday night, meanwhile, dissatisfaction is growing among Republican stalwarts.
Dec 19th, 2006 · WBGO hosts Gary Walker, Rhonda Hamilton and Michael Bourne pick their favorite jazz albums of 2006 in a lively roundtable discussion. The list they assembled was extensive: everything from industry stalwarts to younger musicians exploring new directions in jazz, as well as some blues for good measure.
Oct 15th, 2006 · Abby Travis, a stalwart bass player for several groups, is out with her third solo CD. The musical style on Glitter Mouth has been dubbed "cabaret pop." The cover art is as striking as the music, with dramatic photos by Rocky Schenck.