Vanessa Bryant describes struggle to accept deaths of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna

Vanessa Bryant poured her heart out Monday, saying she is struggling to cope with the deaths of her husband -- Laker legend Kobe Bryant -- and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, but offering continued prayers for victims of the Calabasas helicopter crash that killed them and seven others.

Spike Lee wears Kobe Bryant tribute to Oscars

The Latest on the 92nd Academy Awards, which are being bestowed Sunday at the Dolby Theatre (all times local):

White shark named after Kobe Bryant

Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!

Preliminary report reveals no engine failure in deadly Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

Federal investigators say wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any evidence of engine failure, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board released Friday.

Report: Trump hotels bill Secret Service at rates as high as $650 per night

Those close to the Trump administration claim the U.S. Secret Service only pays minimal rates to use Trump Organization properties. But documents show the security force is being billed much higher, The Washington Post reported.

Staples Center to host public memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, 7 other helicopter crash victims

A public memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with the seven other victims who died in a helicopter crash on a mountainside in Calabasas, will be held at Staples Center on Feb. 24.

Vanessa Bryant remembers Kobe, Gigi in latest heartbreaking Instagram posts

Vanessa Bryant posted a tribute to her late daughter Gianna 'Gigi' and husband Kobe Bryant in a series of heartbreaking posts this week on Instagram.

Gayle King ‘very angry’ at CBS News over ‘out-of-context’ Kobe Bryant clip

“CBS This Morning” co-anchor Gayle King slammed her own network Thursday for distributing an "out-of-context" clip that enraged fans of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant -- and she plans to have a "very intense" conversation with CBS honchos.

Gov. Whitmer proposes $61.9B budget with boost in school funding

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a $61.9 billion state budget, including what she says would be the biggest increase for Michigan classroom operations in 20 years. 

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to file ethics charges against Pelosi for ripping up Trump's SOTU speech

House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said Wednesday he will be filing ethics charges against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., over what he called her "temper tantrum" following President Trump's State of the Union address the previous evening.

Gretchen Whitmer on Pelosi ripping up State of Union; says no interest in VP nomination

Whitmer took aim at President Trump's claims about unemployment rate in America. She says many of those people who are employed are working part-time and don't make enough to make ends meet. 

Whitmer plans to push Democratic vision in State of Union response

"My job is to make sure I offer a real Democratic vision for what we can be in this country and what we are doing here in Michigan and what other Democratic governors are doing across the country," she said.

National opponents take aim at Whitmer ahead of Democratic SOTU response

National GOP opponents are challenging Gov. Whitmer's credibility as she prepares to issue the Democratic response to the president's State of the Union address.

Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders leading Iowa Caucus with 62 percent of precincts reporting results

Clouded by doubts on a chaotic day-after, partial results of Iowa's kickoff presidential caucus showed former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg and fiery progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the opening contest in the Democratic Party's 2020 primary season.