Ivan Boesky, who partly inspired the Gordon Gekko character in the movie Wall Street, has died at the age of 87. The former financier was a central figure in insider trading scandals of the 1980s. Working undercover, Boesky secretly taped three conversations with Michael Milken, the so-called "junk bond king".
She first appeared in 1975
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up their biggest free agent in coach Rod Brind'Amour. The work ahead could prove more challenging for president and general manager Don Waddell. The Hurricanes have had six straight playoff trips, including at least one series win every time and two trips to the Eastern Conference final. But it's still a team looking for a breakthrough toward its goal of winning the Stanley Cup after losing in the second round to the Presidents' Trophy-win