South Africa: Mandela discharged from the hospital

Christopher Torchia, Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Former President Nelson Mandela was discharged from a hospital on Saturday after an improvement in his health following treatment for pneumonia, the South African presidency said...

Mandela making progress in 7th day in the hospital

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's government says Nelson Mandela "continues to make steady improvement" as he spends a 7th day in a hospital being treated for a recurring lung infection that developed into pneumonia.

Mandela improving, had restful day

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's government says former president Nelson Mandela had a restful day in the hospital today. A statement says he's improving after treatment for a recurrence of pneumonia...

Former lead singer of music group The Spinners dies

Associated Press

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — A former lead singer of the soul music group The Spinners has died in Orlando...

Bobby Womack diagnosed with early Alzheimer's disease

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

theGRIO REPORT - Bobby Womack, R&B legend, has been diagnosed with the early stages of alzheimer's disease, according to revelations he made to the BBC...