moment of silence for Ben Ali

Ben Ali, founder of Ben's Chili Bowl in DC, dies

(AP) – 43 minutes ago

WASHINGTON — Ben Ali, the founder of Washington's famous Ben's Chili Bowl restaurant, has died. He was 82.

Restaurant manager Maurice Harcum says Ali died of natural causes Wednesday night at his home.

The restaurant was founded in 1958 on U Street, then known as "Black Broadway" for drawing performers including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole.

rip Bill Davidson, Pistons owner

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson, a noted philanthropist who was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame last year, has died. He was 86.

First owner in sports to dedicate a private plane for team travel.

He privately funded the Palace, one of the best venues in any sport.

First owner to win a Stanley Cup and NBA Title in same year(2004).

Thanks for all you did in Detroit Mr. Davidson.