Nation Jul 31 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's…
Arts Jul 31 Bill Russell, NBA great who anchored Celtics dynasty, dies at 88 A Hall of Famer, five-time Most Valuable Player and 12-time All-Star, Russell in 1980 was voted the greatest player in the NBA history by basketball writers. He remains the sport’s most prolific winner and an archetype of selflessness who won… By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press
Politics Feb 15 Watch Poet, Basketball Legend, Former President Among Medal of Freedom Recipients The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, was awarded to 15 individuals Tuesday, including former President George H.W. Bush, billionaire investor Warren Buffett and poet Maya Angelou. Kwame Holman reports on the ceremony.
Nation Oct 30 Watch Basketball Legend, Red Auerbach Died Saturday at Age 89 Basketball legend, Red Auerbach, who was enshrined at the Basketball Hall of Fame died of a heart attack, Saturday at the age of 89. He had guided the Celtics to 16 championships- first as a coach and later as general…