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Fats Domino, a founding father of rock-and-roll, has died at age 89. His daughter said that he died Tuesday of natural causes.

Two Libyan detainees were transferred to Senegal on Monday, the first Guantanamo prisoners accepted by that country. Of the 89 detainees still at Guantanamo, 35 have been cleared for release.

Sports announcer Keith Jackson, most famous for calling college football games, has died at the age of 89.

Saul Bellow, the award-winning author of books including Humboldt's Gift and The Adventures of Augie March, died Tuesday at his home in Brookline, Mass. He was 89.

George Barris, who created the Batmobile through his work customizing cars, has died.

A heart attack claims the legendary Boston Celtics coach and GM. He built a sports dynasty in Boston Garden, leading the Celtics to 16 titles.

Sherm Poppen didn't become wealthy off of his invention, the Snurfer. But Poppen, who died recently at 89, is widely considered the grandfather of the multi-billion dollar snowboard industry.

Screenwriter and actor Buck Henry has died at age 89 after suffering a heart attack. Among his many credits, he co-wrote the screenplay for The Graduate and hosted Saturday Night Live 10 times.

Stanley was one of the early leaders of bluegrass music, and enjoyed an unexpectedly broad following after he sang "O, Death" in the film O, Brother, Where Art Thou.

Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley has died at the age of 89. He was perhaps most famous for his rendition of "O Death" on the soundtrack to the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?