Poet, Author Maya Angelou Dies At 86
Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she had served as a professor of American Studies since 1982.
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Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she had served as a professor of American Studies since 1982.
The NBA is trying to force Clippers owner Don Sterling to sell the team after a racial rant to his gal pal V. Stiviano was leaked to the press. He's digging in his heels. Sterling is despicable – but as far as owners go - the team could do worse. Here's a list.
Oprah Winfrey plans on making sure that if Michael Sam makes even more history, you'll be able to see it as it happens.
The 10-member committee will have a conference call two days after Commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling for life from the league and fined him $2.5 million for making racist comments.
Oprah is the latest to hop on board, CBS News confirms. Other household names have publicly declared interest in a stake, including rapper Dr. Dre and actor Matt Damon.
According to Lindsay Lohan, the sixth time is the charm. In an interview that aired Sunday with Oprah Winfrey, the trouble-prone actress declared that this, her sixth stint in rehab, has put her on a path of recovery.
The wife of Republican New Jersey U.S. Senate candidate Steve Lonegan would like Oprah Winfrey – a major supporter of Democratic rival Cory Booker – to get to know her husband and his story.
The athletic legend, whose controversial career included a prison stint and biting off a chunk of a competitor's ear, is coming out in support of his friend Lance.
"If he really loves his sport and wants to regain at least some credibility," said Thomas Bach, "then he should tell the whole truth and cooperate with the relevant sports bodies."
WFAN Sports Radio host Marc "Moose" Malusis hit The Couch on Friday to dissect the cyclist's confession, what he called a "last ditch effort" to save his name.
Disgraced Tour de France cyclist and former Olympian Lance Armstrong has come clean, finally admitting what he's been vehemently and angrily denying for 13 years.
Thirteen years after he stood on the podium in Sydney, Lance Armstrong was stripped of his bronze medal from the 2000 Olympics because of doping.
Lance Armstrong said Wednesday that viewers can judge for themselves how candid he was in his interview with Oprah Winfrey.
It's amazing and disturbing to observe what lengths some individuals go to win at all costs. To cheat. To hurt others. To bully. To cover up. To lie.
The Livestrong charity that Lance Armstrong founded said that it expects the disgraced cyclist to be "completely truthful and forthcoming" in his interview with Oprah Winfrey.
It all depends on how fast, and how well, Thomas can get that knee back into shape. It may never happen, despite his best efforts. But the hard-nosed Thomas will certainly give it his best shot. That's just part of his mental makeup.
The World Anti-Doping Agency said Lance Armstrong must confess under oath to seek a reduction in his lifetime ban from sports for doping during seven Tour de France victories.
"I would say he did not come clean in the manner that I expected," Oprah said Tuesday on "CBS This Morning." "I was surprised."
The False Claims Act lawsuit could result in Armstrong paying a substantial amount of money to the U.S. government.
Armstrong reportedly apologized to the staff at his Livestrong cancer foundation before heading to the interview with Winfrey.
Stripped last year of his seven Tour de France titles because of doping charges, Armstrong addressed the staff Monday and said, "I'm sorry." The person said the disgraced cyclist choked up and several employees cried during the session.
Lance Armstrong is 'ready to speak candidly' as he prepares to discuss doping allegations against him in his upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey.
There were whispers that a confession could be coming. We may not have to wait much longer.
Lance Armstrong has agreed to an interview with Oprah Winfrey in which he is to address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs during a career in which he won seven Tour de France titles.
During the current election campaign, for the first time in American history, President Barack Obama and the "left" have made success in America to be negative.
