Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven other people were killed Sunday when their helicopter crashed in California. Debris from the charred helicopter were scattered across the size of a football field. The helicopter was flying in fog that was so thick, the LAPD had grounded its helicopter fleet. Jonathan Vigliotti and Kris Van Cleave report on what we know about the crash investigation. Source
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Kobe Bryant cherished time with wife and four daughters
On top of being a basketball legend, Kobe Bryant was a businessman, an author, and a family man. He leaves behind his wife and three other daughters. Dana Jacobson reports on how proud Bryant was to be a dad and how he approached coaching his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and her youth basketball team. Source
Kobe Bryant got his start at Pennsylvania high school
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
All 9 victims in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash identified
Bryant’s helicopter plunged into a rugged hillside Sunday with an impact that scattered debris over an area the size of a football field and killed everyone aboard. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Players, fans remember Kobe Bryant
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Grammys honor Kobe Bryant at Staples Center
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
Wuhan citizens “freaking out” over coronavirus, American stranded in city says
The U.S. government is racing to evacuate Americans from Wuhan, China, where the deadly coronavirus outbreak began. The virus has now killed more than 81 people in China. Ramy Inocencio spoke with one American stranded in the city, who said citizens are “freaking out a little bit more than normal.” Source
Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands. Source
Plane goes down in Taliban-held territory in Afghanistan
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
Impeachment trial: Bolton revelations fuel new calls for testimony
The New York Times reported Bolton accused the president of tying a delay in aid to Ukraine to politically motivated investigations. Source