Nation Mar 01 Kobe Bryant’s family settles lawsuit over photos shared following deadly helicopter crash By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Nation Aug 24 Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16 million in trial over crash photos The jurors who returned the verdict Wednesday agreed with Vanessa Bryant and her attorneys that her privacy was invaded when they took and shared photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
World Feb 09 Watch 6:20 News Wrap: Biden backs $1,400 stimulus payments for some Americans In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden endorsed making $1,400 stimulus payments to Americans earning up to $75,000, WHO experts concluded COVID-19 most likely did not come from a Chinese lab, at least 5 people were shot and wounded in…
Nation Feb 09 Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot was disoriented in clouds, safety investigators say U.S. safety investigators said the pilot flew through clouds last year in an apparent violation of federal standards and likely became disoriented just before the helicopter crashed, killing Bryant and eight others. By Stefanie Dazio, Brian Melley, Associated Press
Arts Aug 30 Chadwick Boseman’s death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020 The deaths of Chadwick Boseman, Rep. John Lewis and Kobe Bryant have left saddening marks in a year marred with deaths of popular Black icons. Their deaths have come at a time filled with racial tension and protests against the… By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press
Feb 24 Watch 4:11 At Los Angeles’ Staples Center, 20,000 gather to remember Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna By John Yang More than 20,000 people gathered Monday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center -- known by Lakers fans as “The House that Kobe Built” -- to honor NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who were killed in a January helicopter… Continue watching
Feb 24 Los Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorial By Greg Beacham, Associated Press Speaking at times through tears, Vanessa Bryant praised her husband's devotion as she addressed thousands of fans gathered at Staples Center. Continue reading
Feb 24 Kobe Bryant’s widow sues helicopter operator for deaths By Brian Melley, Associated Press The lawsuit was filed as a public memorial service for Kobe Bryant and his daughter was being held at the arena where Bryant played most of his career. … Continue reading
Feb 17 All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press This All-Star weekend was Michael Jordan's longtime home of Chicago, highlighted by a game where LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo served as captains — but it was, predictably and understandably, overshadowed by the mourning of Bryant. Continue reading
Feb 07 Oprah says Gayle King faces social media backlash following Kobe Bryant segment By Associated Press Oprah Winfrey says her friend Gayle King is facing death threats following a social media backlash caused by an interview with retired WNBA star Lisa Leslie that involved the late Kobe Bryant. Continue reading