Whitney Houston: 1963 - 2012

Remembering the pop queen

Last Recorded Whitney Houston Track Released

One of Whitney Houston's final songs, recorded days before her death, made its debut Monday.

Cocaine Linked to Houston Death

Legendary singer Whitney Houston died of an accidental drowning partially to blame on atherosclerotic heart disease, cocaine and metabolites, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner.

Remembering Whitney Houston

As the world remembers superstar Whitney Houston, take a look at her life in photos.

Houston Funeral Home Gets Threats

The Newark, N.J., funeral home that handled the arrangements for Whitney Houston's funeral says it has received threats and hateful emails after a photo of the superstar in her casket appeared in the...

Whitney Houston Cemetery Shut Down to Fans

The New Jersey cemetery where Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday was shut down to fans Monday afternoon after cemetery officials became concerned about growing crowds.

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Monday, Feb 20, 2012 at 07:52 AM CST

Whitney's Dress, Earrings up for Auction

A dress Whitney Houston wore in the movie "The Bodyguard" is already ready to be auctioned off.

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Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 09:14 AM CST

Whitney Houston Laid to Rest at NJ Burial

Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star's family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss...

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Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 at 09:36 PM CST

Fans Kept From Funeral Mourn Houston in NJ Streets

About 100 people crowded together at Jay and Sussex streets about three blocks from the church, a rundown enclave in urban Newark.

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Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 at 06:43 PM CST

Loss Amid Normalcy at Hotel Where Whitney Died

Lined with black-and-white photos of Hollywood stars, the hallway on the fourth floor where Houston died was empty and silent, and without security. Only housekeeping staff could be seen going room to room.

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Sunday, Feb 19, 2012 at 07:28 AM CST

Bobby Brown Leaves Whitney's Funeral Early

Whitney Houston’s ex-husband, Bobby Brown, was among the 1,500 mourners who filed into the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., for Saturday’s funeral for the deceased pop legend, but he didn’t stay...

Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 at 11:57 AM CST

Whitney Houston on "Tonight Show" (1999)

In this archive clip from Jan. 13, 1999, singer Whitney Houston appears alongside Jay Leno. Clip provided courtesy of "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

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Amtrak Train Derails Near Union Station

An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans to Chicago derailed Sunday with at least 197 passengers on board, according to officials.

Riders Begin to Feel Effects of CTA Red Line Construction

Are you ready? Nine Red Line stops will close for five months as part of the Red Line South Track Renewal Project.

18 Shot in Spate of Weekend Violence Across Chicago

Three people were fatally shot in the head and another shot dead in the chest in weekend violence that wounded at least 14 others across Chicago, according to police.

Navy Pier Worker Sets New Ferris Wheel World Record

The world record for longest ride on a Ferris wheel was broken over the weekend at Chicago's Navy Pier, according to NBC Chicago. On Friday at 2:30 pm, operations manager Clinton Shepherd hopped on the...

Cutler, Cavallari to Host 80s Dance Party

Have you ever wondered what a dance party with Jay Cutler would be like? Well, the wondering days are over. Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari are hosting an 80s dance party at Joe’s on Weed, 940 W. Weed St.

Lazy, Undisciplined Plays Highlight Poor Hawks Effort

Daniel Carcillo and Dave Bolland both committed silly penalties for the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday, but they were far from alone in the costly mistakes department.

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