Nelson Mandela's youngest daughter Zindzi dies in South Africa at 59
Like her parents, Zindzi Mandela was involved in the fight against apartheid. The cause of her death was not immediately revealed.
Nelson Mandela
Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela remembers her grandfather, Nelson Mandela
She says her family, even from a young age, was acutely aware of his significance in the world and his fight for freedom
Foundation: Footage from Mandela's first known TV interview discovered
Nelson Mandela Foundation says it has discovered what is thought to be the first known television interview with Mandela, decades before he became South Africa’s first black president
Feb. 11th, 1990: Nelson Mandela released from prison
On this day in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years behind bars; CBS News' Bob Simon was there
Who did Mandela leave his $4.1M estate to?
3rd wife Graca Machel may take nothing and turf wars over rights to the Mandela brand are expected, but no early contestation of South African icon's will
Giant Mandela statue has quirk that angers South Africans
The government is demanding a change to the nearly 30-foot tall monument to the late South African leader in the country’s capital
Sharpeville massacre marked turning point in South Africa's history
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In era of apartheid, footage of oppression biggest threat to regime
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South Africans "put a stamp on it" for Mandela
Temporary ink tattoos of the late South African leader become the rage as a way to honor his passing
The township of Mandela's youth still struggles with squalor
Governments have changed since Nelson Mandela ran his resistance movement in Alexandra, South Africa; but open sewers, over-crowding endure
South Africa still haunted by AIDS stigma
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S. Africa probes phony interpreter from Mandela memorial
Government investigating sign-language interpreter after reports surface that he once faced murder charge, other criminal charges
Secret Service faces questions over Mandela service interpreter
South African interpreter's admission to having violent outbursts raises serious security concerns after he stood on stage with Obama
Mandela memorial interpreter for deaf: I'm schizophrenic
Accused of using fake sign language during speeches, says he may have had schizophrenic episode on stage, but defends his performance
Expert says Mandela service interpreter for deaf was "making it up"
Deaf Federation of South Africa says his signs had no meaning; He signed during tribute by Obama, among others
“Mandela taught us that trust is possible,” Biden says
During a memorial service at the National Cathedral, the vice president urges to the world to learn Nelson Mandela’s lessons
Mandela's body lies in state as thousands view casket
Dignitaries, celebrities and thousands of South Africans file past flag-draped casket containing the body of anti-apartheid icon
Nelson Mandela Memorial at Soweto Stadium
Joyous, singing South Africans and dozens of foreign dignitaries gathered Tuesday to honor Nelson Mandela at massive memorial service that drew some 100 heads of state and other luminaries
Rain-soaked masses gather to remember Mandela
Thousands throng to Soweto stadium to celebrate life of "Tata Madiba," lauded by President Obama as "a giant of history"
Nelson Mandela, great reconciler, even in death
Mandela insider says part of late South African leader's legacy is his continued ability to bring people together
Bono, Charlize Theron attend Nelson Mandela memorial
The U2 frontman and actress sat together at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa
Tuesday morning the world looked on during the moving the memorial for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela
Tuesday morning the world looked on during the moving the memorial for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
President Obama addressed the massive crowd of mourners assembled to honor Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium in Soweto
President Obama addressed the massive crowd of mourners assembled to honor Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium in Soweto. Obama remembered the former South African president as a pioneer against racism, and an instrument of positive change.
Obama: Mandela's struggle "woke me up to my responsibilities"
At a memorial service for the late South African president Nelson Mandela, Obama called himself a beneficiary of Mandela's struggle
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela features tributes by some of the anti-apartheid icon's family members and foreign leaders
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela features tributes by some of the anti-apartheid icon's family members and foreign leaders, including President Obama, Cuban President Raul Castro, and the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports from inside the memorial at FNB stadium in Soweto Township near Johannesburg.
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Biden rescinds Trump's pandemic-era ban on certain immigrant visas
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Free-diver breaks world record for longest swim under ice
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Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
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NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
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Chinese man ordered to pay ex-wife $8,000 for unpaid housework
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Iran takes a new, very cautious step away from nuclear deal
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Russian tanker cuts previously impossible path through warming Arctic
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Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet virtually
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Facebook to lift Australia news ban, pay media companies for content
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Syrian secret police official convicted in landmark torture case
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Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
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NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
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Kamala Harris plans to prioritize cybersecurity and global health in foreign policy platform
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Lawmakers argue over potential commission to study Capitol riot
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Biden rescinds Trump's pandemic-era ban on certain immigrant visas
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Lawmakers argue over potential commission to study Capitol riot
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Biden rescinds Trump's pandemic-era ban on certain immigrant visas
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Military needs "honest reckoning" over racism in its ranks
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Biden announces 3 nominees to Postal Service board
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DWI charges dropped against Bruce Springsteen
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Tiger Woods recovering after surgery for injuries in rollover crash
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Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
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Photographer Neil Leifer's legendary career
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Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
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Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
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Fry's, the funky electronics chain, is closing its doors
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Federal judge rules California can enforce net neutrality law
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Bitcoin millionaires top 100,000 for first time
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Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says
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NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
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Rescue animals offer comfort to children with disabilities
Children with disabilities are finding unconditional love from animals with disabilities.
Military families increasingly turning to food banks
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Businesses oppose N. Dakota bill that would ban mask mandates
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CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
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Cuts to nursing staff and higher use of antipsychotic medications may harm patient care, researchers find.
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says
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Child care workers earn poverty-level wages in 40 states
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CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
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Women who lost jobs due to COVID turn to food delivery platforms
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275 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
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No charges for officers in Daniel Prude's death
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Oath Keepers member accused of "crime of terrorism" at Capitol
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Wife of drug kingpin "El Chapo" ordered to stay in U.S. jail
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Assad and his regime's war crimes
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Judges ask for better protection
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Study reveals demographics of those at Capitol riot
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