William Yardley
Recent and archived news articles by William Yardley of The New York Times.
Articles
Sam Simon, 59, Dies; Guided ‘The Simpsons,’ Then Shared His Profits
Mr. Simon left the show after its fourth season in a lucrative arrangement that allowed him to spend much of the rest of his life giving his money away.
March 10, 2015, Tuesday
Irene Dalis, Opera Singer and Company Founder, Dies at 89
Ms. Dalis was a mezzo-soprano who starred at the Metropolitan Opera for two decades before building a second career as the founder and director of Opera San José.
December 22, 2014, Monday
Neil Reshen, 75, Dies; Manager Won ‘Outlaw’ Singers’ Freedom
Mr. Reshen, who started out doing music executives’ taxes, made deals for Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and others.
December 15, 2014, Monday
Nathaniel Branden, a Partner in Love and Business With Ayn Rand, Dies at 84
Mr. Branden, a devotee of the author Ayn Rand, became her lover and business associate, before going on to write a series of books about self-esteem.
December 12, 2014, Friday
Dollree Mapp, Who Defied Police Search in Landmark Case, Is Dead
When officers in Cleveland could not prove they had a warrant, Ms. Mapp’s objections led to a 1961 Supreme Court ruling that extended limits on police power and evidence.
December 10, 2014, Wednesday
Kent Haruf, Acclaimed Novelist of Small-Town Life, Is Dead at 71
Mr. Haruf’s breakthrough novel was “Plainsong,” which was nominated for the National Book Award.
December 5, 2014, Friday
Allan Kornblum, Independent Publisher, Dies at 65; Sought the Undiscovered
Mr. Kornblum started Coffee House Press, an independent publisher known for finding and nurturing new authors.
December 3, 2014, Wednesday
Sabah, Enduring Star in Arab World Entertainment, Dies at 87
Her fame in the Arab world as an entertainer endured for six decades.
November 30, 2014, Sunday
Viktor Tikhonov Dies at 84: Soviet Hockey Coach in ‘Miracle on Ice’
Tikhonov was the domineering coach of the powerful Soviet national hockey team that won three Olympic gold medals and one devastating silver — when the Soviets lost to the United States in the 1980 Lake Placid Games.
November 25, 2014, Tuesday
Ray Sadecki, Who Helped Cardinals Win World Series, Dies at 73
Sadecki, a left-handed pitcher, won 135 games in his 18 seasons in the major leagues, finishing his career with the Mets.
November 24, 2014, Monday
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Multimedia
Going Down the Road
Audio, photos and maps of William Yardley’s trip along the North Cascades Highway, following the 1941 Washington State guide produced by the Works Progress Administration.
A Moving Target
Hunters in Missouri discuss the impact of climate change on the annual duck migration.
A Village Relocation
William Yardley reports on how global warming is forcing a tiny Alaskan village to relocate.
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