Mandela's daughter reads letter rejecting conditional release
"Your freedom and mine cannot be separated," Nelson Mandela wrote in a 1985 letter read by his daughter Zindzi to a crowd of supporters
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Rick Stengel on meeting Mandela
The Time magazine editor explains why Mandela will always be regarded as one of history’s great world leaders
Elie Wiesel on Mandela’s Nobel Peace Prize
The award-winning author recalls the courage Nelson Mandela exhibited following his release from prison
1994: Nelson Mandela sworn in as President of South Africa
Mandela became the country's first black president after nearly three decades as political prisoner
1990: Nelson Mandela released from prison
The anti-apartheid leader had served nearly three decades in prison on treason charges
Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013
The South African leader who became a defining figure of our time has died at age 95
Francois Pienaar on his friendship with Mandela
The rugby star recalls how South Africa’s historic rugby World Cup win led to a life-long friendship with Nelson Mandela
Canadian envoy who hid Americans during Iran hostage crisis has died
Ken Taylor was Canada's ambassador to Iran and known for sheltering Americans at his residence during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis
Secret Service agent who saved Reagan after shooting dies at 85
Jerry Parr pushed Reagan inside presidential limo after John Hinckley Jr. shot him outside the Washington Hilton in 1981
Superstar chef Paul Prudhomme dies at 75
Famous New Orleans chef was known for popularizing Cajun and Creole cuisine internationally and setting off a cooking craze in the 1980s
Tony Award-winning playwright Brian Friel dies at 86
Friel wrote "Dancing at Lughnasa" and more than 30 other plays
"Gilligan's Island" star Russell Johnson dead at 89
The actor best known for his role as The Professor on the hit CBS series has died of natural causes
Passage: Remembering two masters of imagery
"Sunday Morning" looks back at two legends lost this week: Richard Matheson and Bert Stern
James Gandolfini: "Sopranos" star dead at 51
The actor best known for his role as mob boss Tony Soprano died while vactioning in Italy
Harold Ramis, “Ghostbusters” star, dead at 69
Harold Ramis, who died at the age of 69, also spent much of his career behind the camera writing and directing
60 Minutes announces Mike Wallace's death
Morley Safer announces the death of CBS News legend Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes, the news magazine show that Wallace helped rise to the top of the ratings to become the number-one program of all time. A tribute to Wallace will air on Sunday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Helen Burns Jackson, mother of civil rights leader dies at 92
Rev. Jesse Jackson said his mother passed away after a lengthy illness
Al Arbour, who coached Islanders to 4 Cup titles, dies at 82
Arbour transitioned from a successful 14-season NHL playing career to become one of the league's all-time best coaches
Ex-NBA star and dunk legend Darryl Dawkins dies at 58
Dawkins' backboard-shattering dunks earned him the moniker "Chocolate Thunder" and helped pave the way for breakaway rims
Actress Yvonne Craig, who played Batgirl, dies at 78
Family says she passed away from complications brought about from breast cancer that spread to her liver
Mich. woman believed to be oldest U.S. veteran dies
Emma Didlake, who signed up for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943, died in suburban Detroit at age 110
NASCAR's "Gentle Giant," Buddy Baker, dies at 74
Former Daytona 500 winner and NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee succumbs to lung cancer
Frank Gifford 1930-2015
The pro football Hall of Famer and "Monday Night Football" broadcaster has died at age 84
Lynn Anderson, singer of "Rose Garden," dies
The singer first garnered national attention as a young singer on "The Lawrence Welk Show" between 1967 and 1969
Bobbi Kristina Brown dead at 22
The daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown died in a hospice several months after being found unresponsive
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Senate reaches deal to end government shutdown, source says
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said earlier Sunday that "we plan to vote today."
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
BBC's director and head of news resign amid Trump speech edit controversy
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech President Trump made on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.