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Detroit Hockey Legend Gordie Howe Dies At 88

Helene St. James, hockey reporter at the Detroit Free Press, remembers Red Wings legend Gordie Howe. Howe's five-decade professional hockey career earned him the nickname "Mr. Hockey."

American boxer and world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali throws a long right to British challenger Henry Cooper's injured left eye in the sixth round of their world heavyweight championship fight.

On Muhammad Ali's Complicated Contradictions, And How He Changed Boxing

"Ali was a black man who was not concerned with what white America thought of him."

Passengers walk across the tarmac at Jose Marti International Airport after arriving on a charter plane operated by American Airlines January 19, 2015, in Havana, Cuba. The Department of Transportation has approved scheduled flights from the U.S. to Cuba, including some operated by American — though no flights to Havana have yet been authorized.

Scheduled Flights To Cuba Approved For As Early As This Fall

The Department of Transportation has authorized six U.S. airlines to schedule round-trip flights from the U.S to some cities in Cuba. The DOT has not yet approved any flights to Havana.

Nick Denton, seen here during his legal battle with Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections for Gawker Media, the company he founded 13 years ago.

Gawker Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces $140 Million Court Penalty

In addition to its eponymous website, Gawker Media operates several other popular sites, including Deadspin, Jezebel and Gizmodo. The company will be sold to Ziff Davis.

Tracing Muhammad Ali's Rise To 'King Of The World'

Fresh Air remembers the boxing legend who dies last week with this archival interview with David Remnick, author of the Ali biography, of King of the World. Originally broadcast in 1998.

Steven Hernandez wipes a tear from his mother's eye after seeing her for the first time in 20 years in San Bernardino, Calif., on Thursday. Hernandez, 22, was abducted by his father in 1995 when he was 18 months old. Since that time, Maria Mancia, 42, had searched for her son to no avail.

After 21 Years, An Abducted Son and His Grieving Mother Are Reunited

DNA testing confirms that a 22-year-old law student in Mexico is the boy who was taken from his California home by his father more than two decades ago.

Billy Hazelwood waits in his apartment along the funeral procession route for Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Ky. The procession preceded a memorial service, giving the public an opportunity to honor the world heavyweight boxing champion.

Muhammad Ali Memorial Service: Louisville Buries A Beloved Son

A hometown hero is being laid to rest in Louisville, Ky., Friday, as Muhammad Ali, the boxer and humanitarian, is being buried. Fans from far and wide have come to the city to pay their respects.

Gawker Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces $140 Million Judgment

On Friday, a judge ruled that a $140 million judgment against Gawker Media will stand. After that, the company announced that it has filed for bankruptcy and will be put up for auction.

Oregon lawmakers will study several traffic congestion points in the Portland area, including along Interstates 5.

Oregon Lawmakers Hit The Road To Examine Roads

Oregon lawmakers are hitting the road Monday to get a first-hand look at the state's traffic chokepoints. It's part of an effort to develop a...

So You're Going To A Place With Zika? Here's What You Need To Know

The first question: Should you go at all? The next question: If you do go, how do you protect yourself?

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