?People cried, people were stunned?: Sports journalist Bill Plaschke recalls
Despite being one of the most popular players in the NBA during the Showtime Lakers era, Bill Plaschke recalls how many turned on Earvin ?Magic? Johnson after he announced he was diagnosed with HIV and that he was retiring from the NBA. Plaschke said Johnson was subject to a lot of ridicule and shaming but the NBA superstar said he came forward hoping he could help someone.
Despite being one of the most popular players in the NBA during the Showtime Lakers era, Bill Plaschke recalls how many turned on Earvin ?Magic? Johnson after he announced he was diagnosed with HIV and that he was retiring from the NBA. Plaschke said Johnson was subject to a lot of ridicule and shaming but the NBA superstar said he came forward hoping he could help someone.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: ?The fact that it was Magic was something that was really different?
The nation?s top infectious disease expert weighs in the impact of Magic Johnson announcing he was HIV positive.
The nation?s top infectious disease expert weighs in the impact of Magic Johnson announcing he was HIV positive.
Donald Trump announces launch of media company, social media app
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching the Trump Media & Technology Group and its “TRUTH Social” app.
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching the Trump Media & Technology Group and its “TRUTH Social” app.
Bill Clinton 'glad to be back home' after non-COVID-19 hospitalization
“I'm really glad to be back home,” former President Bill Clinton said in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday.
“I'm really glad to be back home,” former President Bill Clinton said in a video posted on Twitter Wednesday.
Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
?We were just expecting to have a normal practice?: A.C. Green recalls
A.C. Green reflects on the moment he found out his teammate Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.
A.C. Green reflects on the moment he found out his teammate Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.
California Drought Emergency: Newsom urging residents double down on saving water
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to double down on their efforts to save water.
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to double down on their efforts to save water.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Trump sues to block release of documents to Jan. 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.
Harris to discuss drought, Biden climate change proposal at Lake Mead
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.
Former Lakers coach Pat Riley recalls the moment he found out star player Magic Johnson was HIV positive
Pat Riley, who coached the Showtime Lakers, looks back on the moment he found out star player Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.
Pat Riley, who coached the Showtime Lakers, looks back on the moment he found out star player Magic Johnson was diagnosed with HIV.
Kobe Bryant lawsuit: LA County demands Vanessa Bryant take psychiatric exam ahead of trial
Court documents show that the county is not only looking to force Kobe’s widow to undergo a psychiatric evaluation but also evaluations of the children and siblings of other crash victims, including a five-year-old.
Court documents show that the county is not only looking to force Kobe’s widow to undergo a psychiatric evaluation but also evaluations of the children and siblings of other crash victims, including a five-year-old.
WNBA star Candace Parker pays tribute to Kobe, Gigi Bryant after Sky's championship
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after she helped the team to the franchise’s first WNBA championship on Sunday.
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after she helped the team to the franchise’s first WNBA championship on Sunday.
Bill Clinton released from hospital in Orange County
Bill Clinton has been released from a Southern California hospital where he spent five nights battling an infection.
Bill Clinton has been released from a Southern California hospital where he spent five nights battling an infection.
LA mayoral candidate Karen Bass reiterates pledge to make solving homelessness top priority
"We can fix our city again. Forty-thousand people on the street is an emergency. Solving this emergency -- solving homelessness -- will be my overwhelming top priority as mayor," Rep. Karen Bass said.
"We can fix our city again. Forty-thousand people on the street is an emergency. Solving this emergency -- solving homelessness -- will be my overwhelming top priority as mayor," Rep. Karen Bass said.
?He serves as a wonderful role model?: Rep. Maxine Waters describes Magic Johnson?s influence
Rep. Maxine Waters speaks about Magic Johnson?s impact on the City of Los Angeles and beyond.
Rep. Maxine Waters speaks about Magic Johnson?s impact on the City of Los Angeles and beyond.
Former President Bill Clinton likely to be released from hospital Sunday
Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night in hospital for non-COVID-related infection
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
'We were just shooting free throws': Byron Scott reflects on the day teammate Magic Johnson shocked the world
Byron Scott, who was a key player for the Showtime Lakers, recalls the moment he found out his teammate Magic Johnson was HIV positive.
Byron Scott, who was a key player for the Showtime Lakers, recalls the moment he found out his teammate Magic Johnson was HIV positive.
Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill
President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.
President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.