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. Source

New details of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. Also, former national security adviser John Bolton reportedly says President Trump told him Ukraine would get no military aid without investigating Joe Biden and his son. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

The NBA legend was a teenager when he burst onto the world stage, becoming a global celebrity who helped popularize and expand the sport of basketball around the world Source

According to “The New York Times,” former national security adviser John Bolton says President Trump did tie Ukraine military aid to investigations into his political rival Joe Biden. Nancy Cordes reports on how the new information has reignited Democrats’ calls for Bolton to testify at the Senate impeachment trial. Source

Over his 20-season NBA career, Kobe Bryant became known as the league’s big shot taker. But after his retirement in 2016, he traded slam dunks for storytelling, launching a podcast, writing a series of young adult novels and creating an animated short film that earned him an Oscar. Dana Jacobson reports on why Bryant was hoping to accomplish with his production company, Granity Studios. Source

Kobe Bryant’s memory was in the hearts and minds of the artists at the Grammys Sunday night. But despite the news of his death, and the past 11 days of controversy surrounding the suspension of Grammy CEO Deborah Dugan, the focus was on celebrating the year’s best music. Billie Eilish was the night’s big winner. The 18-year-old is the youngest person ever to sweep the top four Grammys: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist. Kevin Frazier recaps the night’s highlights. Source

Ariana Afghan Airlines flatly denied reports that one of its jets had crashed south of the capital, and there was no indication of mass-casualties. Source

The New York Times reported Bolton accused the president of tying a delay in aid to Ukraine to politically motivated investigations. Source

The Oscar winner and longtime Los Angeles Lakers super-fan, in a rare interview, got emotional. Source

The report immediately added impetus to the push by Democrats to get the former national security adviser to testify in Trump impeachment trial. Source