John Stewart, Who Wrote Monkees Hit, Dies at 68
Mr. Stewart wrote the Monkees hit Daydream Believer and helped create the style that came to be called Americana.
Terrence Elkes, 73, President of Viacom in 80s, Dies
Mr. Elkes rose to become president of Viacom and oversaw some major acquisitions, which began the transformation of Viacom into a major entertainment company.
Lew Spence, a Songwriter for Sinatra, Dies at 87
His best-known song was Nice n Easy, the title tune of a Frank Sinatra album and later a staple of Sinatra s repertory.
Manhattan Exec Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run
The chief executive of a Manhattan computer firm was charged Friday with running over a pedestrian and then leaving the scene of the fatal accident.
Richard G. Darman, 64, Aide for 5 Presidents, Dies
Mr. Darman guided policy and deal making in four Republican administrations, including the reversal of the first President Bush s campaign pledge not to raise taxes.
Luxury retailer finds staffers are real jewels
Turnover is a fact of life at retailers, and though luxury-goods stores like Michael C. Fina tend to pay more, competition for qualified staff is fierce.
Rudolph R. Spr ngli, Heir to the Lindt Chocolate Empire, Is Dead at 88
Mr. Spr ngli was the heir to a Swiss chocolate empire and head of the world-renowned Lindt & Spr ngli business for more than two decades.
2 Officers Save Baby In Manhattan
Two police officers are being hailed as heros after they saved the life of a baby Saturday night.
H. Bradford Westerfield, Influential Yale Professor, Is Dead at 79
Dr. Westerfield was a Yale political scientist whose courses attracted 10,000 students, mostly undergraduates, among them President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.
Report: Union County Wants To Fire 5 Officers Over Jail Escape
Union County officials want to fire five officers in charge of a high security unit over a Hollywood-style escape from jail last month, according to a published report.
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January 29th, 2008 at 12:42 am
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