Kobe Bryant, retired Los Angeles Lakers superstar, died Sunday at the age of 41. In 2001, 60 Minutes spoke with Bryant about his childhood love of basketball. Source
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Shaquille O’Neal tweets heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
Shaq and Bryant were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2004 and won three championships together. Source
Grammys 2020: Complete list of winners
Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish are part of a new crop of young and diverse artists vying for Grammy gold Sunday night. Watch the ceremony live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Source
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts to 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. Source
Latest updates: Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in helicopter crash
Bryant is one of the all-time greatest NBA players. Source
“I felt like I lost a son”: Former Lakers General manager Jerry West 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. Source
“Kobe was a legend”: Former President Obama mourns Kobe Bryant
The former president said it was an “unthinkable day.” Source
CBS Los Angeles sports director reflects on Kobe Bryant’s career
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. Source
Trump’s legal team blasts Democrats over “no evidence,” defends Ukraine call
President Trump’s legal team kicked off their first round of arguments in the Senate impeachment trial on Saturday. His attorney’s blasted Democrats, accusing them of trying to reverse the 2016 election. They say President Trump did “nothing wrong” when he pressured Ukraine to dig up dirt on political rival Joe Biden. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Video appears to show Trump demanding former ambassador to Ukraine be fired
“Newly released video appears to show President Trump demanding the former ambassador to Ukraine be fired. The video was released by the attorney of Lev Parnas, a close associate of President Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. Parnas has previously claimed Mr. Trump personally directed an effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate one of his political rivals. Wieja Jiang reports. Source