Why Kobe Bryant gave himself the nickname ‘Black Mamba’
Kobe Bryant was on top of the world in 2003 as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to win after win. But that all came crashing down after the star was…
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Ninth inmate dies at Mississippi’s Parchman prison since the start of the year
A ninth inmate has died at Mississippi State Penitentiary, also known as Parchman, the county coroner said on Sunday. The prisoner Joshua Norman,…
Continue Reading The mother and stepfather of 2 missing children were found in Hawaii after fleeing their Idaho home months ago
The mother of two missing Idaho children has until Thursday to physically produce them to authorities, according to a court order served by police on…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot was given clearance to fly under worse-than-normal conditions, audio reveals
LOS ANGELES, California — Millions of people never met him, but the sudden death of Kobe Bryant and eight others has left a country in…
Continue Reading Delta employee shot to death at Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson Airport parking lot
A Delta Airlines worker died after being found shot in an Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport employee parking lot Sunday night, the…
Continue Reading Assistant girls basketball coach Christina Mauser among the victims of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
Christina Mauser, an assistant girls basketball coach at a K-8 Orange County private school, was one of the nine people killed Sunday morning when a…
Continue Reading Artifact found at Civil War site may be a ‘witch bottle’ used to ward off evil spirits. Really
Never heard of a “witch bottle”? Step right in, friend, sit a spell (not the evil kind) and we’ll tell you why archaeologists…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant saw his daughter Gianna as the heir to his legacy
News that NBA superstar Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday was made more tragic by what came next — confirmation…
Continue Reading College baseball coach John Altobelli among the victims of helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant
John Altobelli, the head Orange Coast College baseball coach, was one of the nine people killed Sunday morning when a helicopter crashed into a…
Continue Reading China goes into emergency mode as number of confirmed Wuhan coronavirus cases reaches 2,700
The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus now stands at 80, with almost 2,800 cases confirmed across China, as the country initiates emergency…
Continue Reading A Colorado high school student wrote a worrisome message on a restroom wall. Classmates are responding with a growing display of support.
An anonymous cry for help scribbled on a bathroom wall inspired a flurry of encouraging messages in a Denver high school. Now the responses have…
Continue Reading A teen raised $10K to install a community baby box. Less than a year later, a newborn was found inside
An Indiana teenager is being honored after a distressed parent left a newborn child in a baby drop-off box he raised money to install. Hunter Wart,…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a whole week in Italy, the country where he grew up
Italy, where Kobe Bryant grew up, will mourn the basketball player’s death for a full week. Every professional team in all levels of basketball…
Continue Reading A Florida man was arrested for pointing lasers at planes landing at an airport
A Florida man was arrested on Wednesday night for pointing lasers at planes trying to land at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Charlie James…
Continue Reading What happens next if the Senate acquits Trump?
Some time in the next few days, the Senate is likely to give Donald Trump what he most craves — an acquittal in his impeachment trial. A late…
Continue Reading An Iranian passenger plane skidded off the runway onto a city road — and nobody was hurt
An Iranian passenger plane with 135 people on board has skidded off the runway and onto a road with its wheels still retracted — and,…
Continue Reading Virginia teachers are about to swarm the state capitol, demanding more school funding and raises
At this rate, Christine Melendez isn’t sure how long she’ll be able to keep teaching. In the past seven years, she’s already taught…
Continue Reading The story behind the German Jewish war hero honored on both sides of the Atlantic, decades apart
A Jewish shopkeeper standing proudly outside his store, a wry smile on his face and an Iron Cross pinned to his lapel. Just a meter away is a Nazi…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 27: Impeachment, Kobe Bryant, coronavirus, Iraq, North Korea
It’s National News Literacy Week, a time to think critically about the news you read, and learn how to spot the signs of misinformation.…
Continue Reading The country is paying tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant
As the country tries to come to terms with the crash that claimed the life of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, fans and cities across the country…
Continue Reading China’s unprecedented reaction to the Wuhan virus probably couldn’t be pulled off in any other country
As the world watches the developing crisis around the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, it’s difficult to know how worried to be. One thing is clear,…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, among 9 killed in a helicopter crash in California
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters were among nine people killed Sunday morning when a helicopter crashed into a hillside in…
Continue Reading ‘Forever one of us’: Kobe Bryant’s global roots
Kobe Bryant was one of those superstars who transcend their sport, and become known simply by a single name. At his peak, the graceful NBA legend…
Continue Reading Kim Jong Un’s aunt seen in public for first time since her husband was executed in 2013
The aunt of Kim Jong Un has made a surprise appearance with the North Korean leader — the first time she’s been seen in public since her…
Continue Reading In the camp world of K-pop, it’s hard for stars to be gay
On a brightly lit stage, two male K-pop stars with glowing skin and perfectly coiffed hair are nibbling either end of the same long, chocolate stick.…
Continue Reading NASA wants to bring Martian samples back to Earth — and they need someone to lead the mission
NASA is planning to bring Martian samples back to Earth — and they’re looking for someone to lead the mission. The Mars Sample Return…
Continue Reading In his last social media posts, Kobe Bryant celebrated LeBron James for passing him on NBA’s all-time scoring list
Kobe Bryant was a trailblazer — on and off the court. He finished his high school career as the highest scoring player in the history of…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant on leadership, failure, critics and more, in his own words
On Sunday, the world lost Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend who was indisputably so much more, and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Over the years…
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New York Times: Bolton draft book manuscript says Trump tied Ukraine aid freeze to political investigations
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump in August told his then-national security adviser John Bolton that he wanted to continue holding…
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