WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of mourners — including first lady Michelle Obama — remembered and celebrated veteran Washington journalist Gwen Ifill on Saturday, recalling her as a standard bearer, cherished friend, devoted mentor and woman of abiding faith. Michelle Obama as she greets the family of Gwen Ifill at funeral services held at the historic […]
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Pioneering PBS journalist & Co-Anchor Gwen Ifill Dies of Cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — Gwen Ifill, the veteran journalist and co-anchor of PBS’ “NewsHour” with Judy Woodruff, died on Monday of cancer, the network said. FILE – In this Nov. 5, 2015 file photo, “NewsHour” co-anchor Gwen Ifill attends The Women’s Media Center 2015 Women’s Media Awards in New York. PBS announced last week that […]