Vanessa and Natalia post Kobe Bryant tributes on his birthday
"Happy Birthday to the best movie buddy I could have ever asked for," Bryant's daughter, Natalia, wrote.
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Kobe Bryant's pilot may have been disoriented, NTSB report says
The National Transportation Safety Board said the pilot may have "misperceived" the angles at which he was descending and banking moments before the crash that killed Bryant and seven others.
Kobe Bryant's life & legacy
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson joins CBSN with a look back at Kobe Bryant's life and legacy. Bryant, considered one of the greatest NBA players in history, was among five people killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in California.
Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers who is considered one of the greatest basketball players ever, died in a helicopter crash Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 41. CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Futterman joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Kobe Bryant remembered as family man
Jim Hill, CBS Los Angeles' sports director, has interviewed and personally gotten to know Kobe Bryant over the years. Hill describes how Bryant was such a "gifted" basketball player, a family man and someone who deeply cared for the community.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Kobe Bryant's death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar posted a video online where he offers his condolences to Kobe Bryant and his family. Bryant was among five people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California. NBA analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN with more on the worldwide reaction.
Ex-Lakers GM on Kobe Bryant's death
Jerry West, former Lakers general manager, speaks with CBS Los Angeles' sports director Jim Hill about the relationship he had with Kobe Bryant early in his career and the lasting legacy he will have on the sport.
Kobe Bryant among 9 dead in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant was among nine people who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday. Authorities held a press conference with the latest details. Watch here.
Magic Johnson remembers Kobe Bryant
Earvin "Magic" Johnson joins CBS Los Angeles' Jim Hill to discuss Kobe Bryant and how "nobody took more pride in putting on a Lakers jersey" than him.
Fans mourn Kobe Bryant at Staples Center
As worldwide reaction pours in after Kobe Bryant's death Sunday, fans have come to the Staples Center to mourn the Lakers superstar. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Clippers coach Doc Rivers mourns Kobe Bryant
Clippers coach Doc Rivers choked back tears as he recounted the devastating news about Kobe Bryant's death. "He means a lot to me," Rivers said. Watch his remarks here.
Los Angeles remembers Kobe Bryant
Fans, celebrities and those who knew Kobe Bryant best are devastated by the news he and his daughter were among nine people who were killed Sunday morning in a helicopter crash. CBS Los Angeles' Jeff Vaughn reports.
Kobe Bryant remembered as NBA legend & father
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed Sunday when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended basketball. CBS Los Angeles host Greg Wolf and sports director Jim Hill remember Bryant.
Fans stunned by loss of Kobe Bryant
NBA great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN to talk about the star's legacy.
Investigating crash that killed Kobe Bryant
Federal investigators are looking into what led to the helicopter crash that killed nine people Sunday, including Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the stunned reaction to Bryant's death, and Nichelle Medina joins CBSN from near the scene of the crash with the latest on investigation.
Where Kobe Bryant got his start
Kobe Bryant's basketball career spanned two decades. But he first made his name outside Philadelphia at Lower Merion High School, and then sprang onto the national scene at only 17-years-old. Jericka Duncan reports on how the community in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, is reacting to his death.
Kobe Bryant honored at Grammy Awards
The Staples Center, where Kobe Bryant celebrated some of his greatest victories with the Los Angeles Lakers, provided the stage for the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, where tributes to the fallen NBA star were front and center. "Entertainment Tonight" host Kevin Frazier joins CBSN with highlights.
Remembering NBA star Kobe Bryant
NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in California. CBS Sport writer James Herbert joins CBSN to discuss Kobe Bryant's lasting impact on the game and beyond.
Wally Szczerbiak on Kobe Bryant's legacy
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. Bryant's daughter Gianna and seven other people were also killed. Wally Szczerbiak, a CBS Sports analyst and former NBA player, joins CBSN to discuss Bryant's legacy.
No distress call before Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant was taking his 13-year-old daughter and her friends to a basketball tournament when the helicopter they were in crashed. They were flying in thick fog but received permission to fly. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, there was no distress call.
Fans and friends honor Kobe's legacy
Fans and former teammates of Kobe Bryant are mourning the loss of a basketball legend. He's being remembered as one of the greatest athletes, as well as a father. Dana Jacobson reports.
Feds look for answers at Bryant crash site
Before his fatal crash, Kobe Bryant had spoken about frequently choosing helicopter travel over cars due to Los Angeles traffic. Investigators are looking into why his last flight went wrong as many ask why the helicopter was allowed to fly in such dense fog. Kris Van Cleave reports on what investigators know so far and what they hope to learn.
High school coach remembers Kobe Bryant
Lower Merion High School's basketball coach, Gregg Downer, coached Bryant from 1992 to 1996, and spoke about his memories at a news conference two days after Bryant's death. Watch his remarks.
Investigation ongoing into deadly helicopter crash
Following the deadly helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, investigators are focused on retrieving key pieces of wreckage. But the helicopter did not have a black box. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
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Watch Live: Trump speaks on elections, alleging Chinese access to voter data
President Trump is giving a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
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U.S. launches another night of strikes as battle continues over Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in swath of U.S.
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At least 2 dead in Central Texas flooding as torrential rain slams region
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in Central Texas.
Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
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Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
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Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches
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Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
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Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
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Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
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Watch Live: Trump speaks on elections, alleging Chinese access to voter data
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
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Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
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Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
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"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
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Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Mississippi residents decry data center plant
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Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
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Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
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New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
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Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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FDA approves new cholesterol pill
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators at his confirmation hearing that the Justice Department will investigate any new leads related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses Blanche of stonewalling a live Epstein investigation right now, and he joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Bird strike possible cause of chopper crash
15 months after a sightseeing helicopter broke up in the air and crashed in New York City's Hudson River, investigators revealed what they believe brought down the chopper, killing the pilot and a family of five. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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