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'Larger than life' Mutombo, 58, dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.9 minutes ago -
Sports - ESPN
NBA media day: Knicks, Wolves talk KAT trade; Embiid honors Mutombo
Here's what we learned from the 2024-25 NBA media day as players and coaches from across the league prepare for the season.23 minutes ago - NBA -
Entertainment - ABC News
Book Review: 'John Lewis: A Life' further humanizes a civil rights giant
David Greenberg writes about the life of the late Civil Rights icon and Georgia congressman John Lewis in “John Lewis: A Life.”27 minutes ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, dies at 58
Beloved finger-wagging Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball's most feared shot blockers and admired humanitarians, died after fighting brain cancer, officials said Monday.3 hours ago - NBA -
Sports - The New York Times
Calvin Johnson Is Back in Detroit, Where He Remains Larger Than Life
The Lions players who weren’t teammates with Johnson still understand what he means to local fans.3 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Integral part of Georgetown's legacy of big men was 'larger than life'
Along with Patrick Ewing before him and Alonzo Mourning after, Mutombo was part of a run of Hoya centers who dominated college basketball4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Kris Kristofferson: A Life in Pictures
After years as a struggling songwriter, he found his voice with a direct, evocative style that launched his decades-long career as a musician, actor and activist.4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Kris Kristofferson’s Stories Were Wonderfully Larger Than Life
The singer, songwriter and actor, who died on Saturday at 88, found his way into situations and tales that underscored his role as a conscience for country music.4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Dikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58
Coming late to basketball, he nevertheless found stardom, retiring with the second-most blocked shots in league history. He devoted much of his life to humanitarian causes.4 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Voters blame 'extreme' rhetoric for contributing to attempt on Trump's life
A majority of voters blame "extreme political rhetoric" from some politicians and media figures for contributing to the assassination attempt targeting Trump.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond
'That guy is a giant,' an emotional Urjiri said, 'an incredible person'5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
NBA legend Mutombo dies from brain cancer aged 58
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.5 hours ago - NBA -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy on and off the court
Sportswriter Marc Spears says the late legendary center was “more than just a basketball player.”6 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Hall of Famer, legendary NBA shot blocker battled brain cancer
Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year6 hours ago - NBA -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
'Just a great human being': Joel Embiid, Adam Silver, Pau Gasol and more react to death of Dikembe Mutombo
On Monday, the basketball world mourned the loss of Mutombo, a Hall of Famer and humanitarian known for his feats both on and off the court.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Kris Kristofferson: the soldier turned star made a tough life into tender poetry
No other musician could have landed a helicopter in Johnny Cash’s yard to deliver a new tune, or renounced a debut in praise of the Vietnam war with decades of activist songs. Kris Kristofferson, ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Patient reunites with nurse who helped save her life 35 years ago
CBS News contributor David Begnaud helped a woman find a nurse who cared for her while she battled an autoimmune condition decades ago.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian, dies at 58
Former NBA star’s diagnosis was revealed two years ago Center was known for charity work in US and Africa Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, whose towering presence dominated basketball ...8 hours ago - NBA -
Sports - ABC News
Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer
Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer8 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday after a battle with brain cancer, the league ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.8 hours ago - NBA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at 58
Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed.8 hours ago - NBA -
World - The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian man jailed for life after Russian nationalist injured in car bomb
Prosecutors claim the May 2023 bombing in the Nizhny Novogorod region was conducted at the direction of Ukraine’s security services. A single Russian ship, carrying Kalibr missiles, continues its ...9 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - ABC News
A man gets life in prison in Russia for a car bomb that wounded a writer
A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted over a car bombing that seriously wounded nationalist writer Zakhar Prilepin to life in prison9 hours ago - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Robinson, the real-life Clayton Bigsby, makes a mockery of Black conservatives
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor and Republican nominee for governor Mark Robinson has been accused of making racist comments and endorsing far-right ideas, leading to criticism from prominent ...10 hours ago -
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World - ABC News
A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted in the car bombing of a nationalist writer to life in prison
A Russian court has sentenced a man convicted in the car bombing of a nationalist writer to life in prison12 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Want to Live a Longer, Healthier, More Meaningful Life? Science Says People With Greater Resilience Enjoy Exceptional Longevity
Resilience, perseverance, and optimism make a huge difference not just in how long you live, but how healthy and happy your later years will be.15 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Young Lebanese girl left fighting for life after Israeli strikes
Noor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon.Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Testing Eric Adams’s Upgrade Life: Lie-Flat Seats and Chilled Champagne
The New York mayor is accused of accepting free luxury travel in exchange for political favors. How large was he living? A writer puts the experience to the test.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
7 Basic Facts of Business Life for Focus in Growing Your Own
Running a successful business takes more than good technology and a large market need.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL Week 4 scores: Falcons beat Saints on massive FG, Vikings stay undefeated vs. Packers
Week 4 of the NFL season is underway and the NFC North is the host of the marquee matchup of the early slate on Sunday.Yesterday - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Malcolm Gladwell's life has changed; he has not
The bestselling author's latest, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," builds on a familiar idea from his books: You may think you know how the world works, but you're wrong!Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Ina Garten on her memoir, and a life of reinvention
She was working an economic policy job at the White House when, at age 30, she bought a small specialty food store called the Barefoot Contessa. It started her on a career as an entrepreneur, ...Yesterday