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Rachel Martin talks to Jeff Guinn, author of Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson, about the cult leader's death. Manson has been in prison for orchestrating a series of murders in 1969.

The longtime columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for Fox News wrote earlier this month that he had "no regrets." He was 68.

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is wanted by a war-crimes tribunal in Sierra Leone. Taylor was forced into in Nigeria two years ago on the condition he stay out of regional affairs. But that's precisely what many claim Taylor is doing.

Singer Ray Charles has passed away. The 12-time Grammy-winning artist produced many soulful classics, including "I Got a Woman," "Unchain My Heart," "Georgia on My Mind" and "Ruby." Charles was was born in Albany, Ga. He was 73.

A new film explores the affair between Dickens and a young actress for whom he left his wife, but who for years never showed up in biographies of Dickens. It's the second film directed by Ralph Fiennes, who also plays Dickens.

Friends, family and fans of musician Ray Charles, who died last week after a long battle with liver disease, gather in Los Angeles Friday to remember his life and music with testimonies, sermons and performances by B.B. King, Stevie Wonder and other music legends. Hear NPR coverage.

Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars, has died.

This is the second botched execution in a row for the state. Clayton Lockett died of a heart attack last year after a phlebotomist misplaced an IV line.

Charles Lindbergh became an instant hero when he flew across the Atlantic. But that wasn't his only moment of fame. He also created a hugely popular political movement — the America First Committee.

The king's visit is being seen in Canada as an opportunity for the nation to bolster its sovereignty amid threats by President Trump to turn the United States' northern neighbor into the 51st state.