Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' dies at 76
Aretha Franklin was a musical force who earned herself the title of Queen of Soul by belting out anthems like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools."
Subscribe to Breaking News emails
You have successfully subscribed to the Breaking News email.
Subscribe today to be the first to to know about breaking news and special reports.
Top Stories
Latest
Fred A. Sabine / NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Gallery
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul's life in pictures
Look back at the best images from the life and career of the musical icon.
Joseph Prezioso / Getty Images
'it must end'
Newspapers across U.S. denounce Trump's media attacks
The widespread effort comes as the president's attacks on the press continue — but some are worried the editorials could backfire.
NASA/Bill Ingalls / AP
parker solar probe
The big pull that will make this new probe the fastest human-made object
NASA's new spacecraft will hit 430,000 miles an hour as it nears the sun.
Editors' picks
Top Videos
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin passes away at age 76'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin passes away at age 76'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin passes away at age 76
05:54
Pennsylvania abuse victim demands answers from VaticanPennsylvania abuse victim demands answers from VaticanPennsylvania abuse victim demands answers from Vatican
01:27
14-year-old boy is ‘proud’ of campaign despite loss running for governor of Vermont14-year-old boy is ‘proud’ of campaign despite loss running for govern...14-year-old boy is ‘proud’ of campaign despite loss running for governor of Vermont
00:39
New video shows moments before Miami bridge collapsedNew video shows moments before Miami bridge collapsedNew video shows moments before Miami bridge collapsed
00:42
Exclusive: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey addresses Alex Jones ‘timeout’ decisionExclusive: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey addresses Alex Jones ‘timeout’ deci...Exclusive: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey addresses Alex Jones ‘timeout’ decision
03:53
unknown
Local news around you
- We apologize, we were unable to find your local news. Please try another location.
