Dr. Todd Boyd joins CBSN to discuss Muhammad Ali’s impact on sports and his rise as a global icon. Source
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Taylor Swift crashes couple’s wedding, sings “Blank Space”
Taylor Swift crashed a wedding to perform a song that has a special meaning for the newlyweds. Source
The “Can you hear me now?” guy ditches Verizon for Sprint
Sprint’s newest ads feature a familiar face from the old Verizon ads. Source
Would-be surprise Kanye West show turns to chaos in NYC
Kanye West was going to put on a surprise show in New York City Sunday night, but the venue was bombarded by 3,000 more Kanye fans than capacity. The show was canceled, and fans were angry. Source
Brad Meltzer launching new series of thriller novels
Brad Meltzer is a TV host and best-selling author known for writing thrillers and mysteries. His novels have sold more than 11 million copies in the U.S. alone. Meltzer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “The House of Secrets,” the story of a fictional TV host secretly working for the U.S. government, and a daughter’s search to find the truth. Source
Muhammad Ali’s hometown mourns loss of favorite son
A memorial for Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, continued to grow even though it was raining. Everyone has a story about how Ali’s Louisville Lip changed history. Louisville is the only place in the country that offers a full look into the champ’s life in and out of the ring. Jericka Duncan has more. Source
Muhammad Ali surrounded by family in his last days
Muhammad Ali died as he lived, surrounded by people who loved him. But this time it was only close friends and family. Carter Evans reports on the three-time heavyweight champion’s last days. Source
Muhammad Ali dies at 74, leaving behind incredible legacy
No athlete has had as great of an impact outside his sport than Muhammad Ali. The boxing legend and civil rights activist died at a hospital near his home in Phoenix. He was 74. In his final days, Ali suffered from a respiratory ailment, a condition made worse by Parkinson’s disease, which he fought for more than 30 years. Reena Ninan has more. Source
“60 Minutes” looks back at Muhammad Ali in 1996 profile
In a 1996 interview with “60 Minutes,” Muhammad Ali opens up about his legendary career and how religion played a role in his life. Source
Snapchat users pay tribute to Muhammad Ali
All across the globe, Snapchat users are posting their tributes to Muhammad Ali on a Snapchat live button named “Ali: The Greatest.” The live button shows an outpouring of support from a variety of users like rappers Kanye West and Big Sean paying their respects onstage and Muslims praying in a mosque in honor of Ali. Source