2 Chicago men charged in shooting of NBA star Wade’s cousin
Two brothers have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade as she was walking to register her children for school,…
Celebrity deaths
‘The Voice’ singer Christina Grimmie dies after shooting
By NICKI MAYO and GREG SCHREIER A gunman opened fire at a Florida concert venue as a onetime star of “The Voice” signed autographs for fans after a show, killing…
Muhammad Ali makes his final journey through his hometown
By JENNA FRYER and BRUCE SCHREINER Muhammad Ali made his final journey through his hometown Friday — past the little pink house where he grew up and the museum that…
Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity
Thousands of fans, dignitaries and faithful from across the globe filled a Kentucky arena Thursday to honor Muhammad Ali at a traditional Muslim prayer service where he was remembered as…
Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as ‘The Greatest,’ dies
TIM DAHLBERG Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died. He was 74. Ali suffered for years from…
Dear Mama: Afeni Shakur, mother of rapper Tupac Shakur, dies
By KRISTIN J. BENDER Afeni Shakur, the former Black Panther who inspired the work of her son, rap icon Tupac Shakur, and then fostered his legacy for decades after he…
Medical examiner: Water, drugs led to Bobbi Kristina’s death
Bobbi Kristina Brown suffered brain damage when her face became immersed in water while she was intoxicated with marijuana, morphine and other drugs, but investigators could not determine if her…
Legendary musician David Bowie dies of cancer at 69
By MESFIN FEKADU David Bowie, the chameleon-like star who transformed the sound — and the look — of rock with his audacious creativity and his sexually ambiguous makeup and costumes,…