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Lawyers for widow Vanessa Bryant allege in the suit that photos of his remains and daughter Gianna's from the helicopter crash site where they died were found on numerous Sheriff's Dept. and firefighter devices.
Plaintiffs in the suit included Vanessa Bryant and her three surviving daughters, John James and Alexis Altobelli, Christopher Chester and his two surviving children and Matthew Mauser and his three children.
"You're not just an MVP, you're an all-time great," she said in a moving speech.
The four L.A. County Sheriff's Department deputies allegedly shared graphic photos of the crash site with people who had no connection to the investigation.
Rapper says he's since apologize to the late basketball great's widow.
The helicopter crashed in January last year amid heavy fog.
"I miss my baby girl and Kob-Kob so much, too," Bryant wrote. "I will never understand why/how this tragedy could've happened to such beautiful, kind and amazing human beings."
LeBron James posted a message dedicated to Bryant on Instagram with his ring: "Love and miss you my brother!"
Bryant donated it to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2017.
The Sports Academy, previously led by the Lakers legend, said its mission to athletes "remains unchanged."
She said wanted to wait for her birthday to open the letter: "It gave me something to look forward to today."
The mural depicts a well-known photo of Gianna and her dad, but the artist added a special tribute: a halo positioned between them.
Sabrina Ionescu became the first NCAA Division I player — man or woman — to reach 2,000 points, 1,000 assists and 1,000 rebounds in her career
"When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died," Jordan said. "As I look in this arena and across the globe, a piece of you died."
"Babe, you take care of our Gigi," Vanessa Bryant said during her emotional tribute to her husband and daughter.
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant said the pilot was careless and negligent by flying in cloudy conditions and should have aborted the flight.
Vanessa Bryant honored her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna at the public memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday. She shared stories and spoke about how much Kobe loved coaching their daughter. Watch her remarks.
Thousands attended the "celebration of life" for Bryant and others killed in a helicopter crash last month.
Odes to Bryant were on full display during the All-Star Game in Chicago.
"#2, #24 #20 years as a Laker, " the bereaved wife and mother wrote on Instagram.
"Not gonna lie. Seems to me that karma caught up with a rapist today," Dr. Liza Sejkora wrote on Facebook soon after the helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend, his teen daughter and seven others.
Through art, flowers and other tributes, fans worldwide are showing their love for the late basketball star.
Bryant helped grant more than 200 wishes during his time with the Lakers.
"He will be missed but he will not be forgotten, that's for sure," said the WNBA legend.
Before the game began, each team lined up at the 24-yard line for a moment of silence, an homage to the number Bryant wore during his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
Nineteen states and Washington, D.C., could set or tie existing high temperature records.
No Republicans supported the bill, which suggests it's likely to fail in the Senate.
Former FBI general counsel James Baker takes the stand in the trial of Michael Sussmann, who is accused of lying to investigators.
Colorado woman faced massive surprise bill after a hospital employee misread her insurance card.
Democrats have accused Republicans of leading "reconnaissance tours" of people who breached the Capitol on January 6.
"It's true! Thank you all for the well wishes," she wrote on Twitter.
Financial services firms and coffee chain latest to add coverage before expected high court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Fashion retailer illegally kept million of dollars that belonged to customers, alleges New York attorney general.
The anti-abortion rights movement is preparing to shift the fight from the nation's highest court to state houses across the country.
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
California drivers are already paying $6 a gallon — that could soon become the new normal around the U.S., JPMorgan says.
Texas restaurateur bought dozens of cases of formula from food distributor and handed it out to parents in need.
Fierce inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical tremors threaten to halt the economy in its tracks, experts say.
High inflation, rising interest rates and disappointing corporate earnings are souring Wall Street's outlook.
The Michigan automaker says it doesn't know what's causing fires in 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators.
A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Plainfield, Indiana is set to include 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three types of baby formula, a White House official told CBS News.
No Republicans supported the bill, which suggests it's likely to fail in the Senate.
Former FBI general counsel James Baker takes the stand in the trial of Michael Sussmann, who is accused of lying to investigators.
The committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson told "Face the Nation" in January that they had conversations with Barr.
Democrats have accused Republicans of leading "reconnaissance tours" of people who breached the Capitol on January 6.
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
"In the long term, not having the formula would result in permanent brain damage," one child's mother told CBS News.
Oklahoma lawmakers passed an anti-abortion bill outlawing abortion from the moment of fertilization. The legislation prohibits abortion at any point in pregnancy, except to save a woman's life or in cases of rape or incest. Jan Crawford has more details.
Vangelis wrote music for dozens of other movies, including Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" in 1982.
A Ukrainian medic recorded her time in Mariupol on a tiny data card, which was smuggled out to the world in a tampon.
The 86 to 11 vote sends the bill to President Biden's desk for his signature.
The military has identified a soldier's rifle that may have killed Shireen Abu Akleh, but says it can't be certain unless Palestinians turn over the bullet.
"I am proud to assure them that they have the full, total, complete backing of the United States of America," the president said.
10 films, along with discussions featuring filmmakers and activists, will be presented May 20-26, both in-person in New York City and nationwide via streaming.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Vangelis wrote music for dozens of other movies, including Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" in 1982.
Amanda Kloots is embracing the idea of living her life to the fullest after her husband, Nick Cordero, died from COVID-19.
Johnny Depp has testified he never struck ex-wife Amber Heard.
Retailer unveils two versions of its affordable Fire 7, which can be preordered ahead of June debut in stores.
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Former President Trump's Truth Social site has yet to generate any ad revenue, according to a new regulatory filing for the business. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
Twenty million years ago, Switzerland's low-lying parts were covered in an ocean teeming with fish, sharks and dolphins.
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
The horrors of Russia's ruthless assault on Mariupol were captured in vivid detail on a body camera worn by a Ukrainian medic, who recorded her team's efforts to save lives. She had the footage smuggled out of Mariupol and given to the Associated Press before she was captured by Russian forces. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
The suspect accused of killing 10 people and wounding three others at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, appeared in court Thursday. Authorities are weighing the possibility of adding hate crime and terrorism charges. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
As the suspect was led out, someone shouted "you're a coward!" from the courtroom gallery.
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
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For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
U.S. Senate passes $40B Ukraine aid package; Rise in U.S. unemployment claims
A Tennessee couple wakes up to a mysterious dog in their bed and solve the mystery of how she got there. Dozens of strangers attend the funeral of a WWII veteran. An 85-year-old woman, who says she's cared for 700 foster kids over the years, is honored. Plus, our most heartwarming videos of the week.
Massachusetts has reported a case of the rare disease monkeypox, which does not easily spread among humans. These are the symptoms.
Nina Jankowicz, the head of the Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security, has resigned. This comes after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas paused the program amid criticism from Republicans. Jankowicz joins Jamie Yuccas on CBS News to discuss her decision to step down from the board.