Dec. 12, 1948 - June 4, 2009
The original iron man of basketball, Randolph "Randy" Smith, 60, set the then National Basketball Association record for consecutive games played with 906 straight games from 1972-1982
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Blogging the Beltway: Obama's new compromise won't please everyone, but some Catholic and women's groups are on board.
Journal-isms update: Pundit won't be appearing on the air "for the time being"; GLAAD responds.
Audrey Smaltz heads a company that handles all the details to ensure a successful runway show.
The event was a major distraction from the positive work being done by worshippers of all faiths.
From a Super Bowl song to a pre-fame variety show visit, here are the late legend's best.
Watching the late singer's public fall from grace was painful, but her talent transcended all.
The biannual New York event started with a fashion-art expo and a talk about black women's images.
