The byline of Robert D. McFadden, who retired on Sunday, has been one of the most distinguished in the history of The Times. Here is a sampler of his artful obituaries.
Category: New York Times
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George Clooney Talks About Biden and ‘Wolfs’ With Brad Pitt
He also addressed the release plan for his new movie, “Wolfs,” co-starring Brad Pitt.
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Russia Bars Numerous U.S. Journalists From the Country
The list of barred journalists includes the top editor of The Wall Street Journal. Dozens of other Americans are also forbidden to enter Russia, which said the move was in response to sanctions against it.
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Sarah Palin Is Granted New Libel Trial Against The New York Times
A federal appeals court said that the judge overseeing the original trial, which Ms. Palin lost, had wrongly excluded evidence and might have swayed jurors as they were deliberating.
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The New York Times Will Stop Endorsing Candidates in New York Races
The paper’s editorial board will continue to endorse presidential candidates, as it has for more than 160 years.
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New York Times Reports 13.6% Jump in Profit
The publisher added about 300,000 digital subscribers in the latest quarter, and now has more than 10.8 million subscribers.
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Scotland Yard to Review Email Deletions in News Corp Hacking Case
A preliminary inquiry threatens to reopen a tumultuous chapter in U.K. news media history. It could entangle The Washington Post’s publisher and other former News Corp figures.
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E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts
The court ruled that the European Commission wrongly withheld information, casting a shadow on its leader, Ursula von der Leyen, before a crucial vote on her future.
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Soma Golden Behr, Longtime Senior Editor at The Times, Dies at 84
She was the first woman to serve as the paper’s national editor. She rose to assistant managing editor, generating ideas for prizewinning articles.
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Inside a Writer’s First Ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World
When Walt Disney World replaced a ride that was based on a racist film with a new attraction, Brooks Barnes, who covers entertainment, was first in line.