Dominick Dunne

NEW YORK –- Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous through his magazine articles and best-selling novels such as "The Two Mrs. Grenvilles," died Wednesday in his home at age 83.

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Don Hewitt

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY -- Don Hewitt, who changed the course of broadcast news by creating the television magazine “60 Minutes,” fusing journalism and show business as never before, died Wednesday at his home in Bridgehampton, N.Y.

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Robert Novak

CHICAGO -- Conservative columnist and former CNN "Crossfire" host Robert Novak has died at age 78 of cancer, his family says.

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Les Paul

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Les Paul, whose innovations with the electric guitar and studio technology made him one of the most important figures in recorded music, has died, according to a statement from his publicists. Paul was 94.

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John Hughes

NEW YORK –- A spokeswoman for John Hughes says the director of 1980s coming-of-age films like "Sixteen Candles" and "The Breakfast Club" has died in Manhattan.

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