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On Feb. 10, 1985, Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi read a letter written by her father during his incarceration to a crowd of his supporters at Jabulani Stadium in Johannesburg. "Your freedom and mine more » On Feb. 10, 1985, Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi read a letter written by her father during his incarceration to a crowd of his supporters at Jabulani Stadium in Johannesburg. "Your freedom and mine cannot be separated," he wrote, explaining why he was rejecting an offer for his conditional release from prison.« less

Following his release from a 27-year prison sentence, Nelson Mandela addressed a large crowd of his supporters at a rally in Cape Town, Feb. 11, 1990. Following his release from a 27-year prison sentence, Nelson Mandela addressed a large crowd of his supporters at a rally in Cape Town, Feb. 11, 1990.« less

Nelson Mandela, the leader of the anti-apartheid movement, was released from prison on Feb. 11, 1990, after serving 27 years of a life sentence for treason. CBS News reported on reactions in South Afr more » Nelson Mandela, the leader of the anti-apartheid movement, was released from prison on Feb. 11, 1990, after serving 27 years of a life sentence for treason. CBS News reported on reactions in South Africa and around the world.« less

After spending 27 years as a political prisoner, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as South Africa's first black president. Bill Whitaker filed this report on May 10, 1994. After spending 27 years as a political prisoner, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as South Africa's first black president. Bill Whitaker filed this report on May 10, 1994.« less

The South African leader who became a defining figure of our time has died at age 95 Dek: Nelson Mandela, a political prisoner who became president of a racially equal South Africa and a defining figu more » The South African leader who became a defining figure of our time has died at age 95 Dek: Nelson Mandela, a political prisoner who became president of a racially equal South Africa and a defining figure of our time, has died at age 95. Scott Pelley reports.« less

An American chemistry teacher, Ronald Smith, was shot to death in Benghazi, Libya. He taught at the International School in Benghazi, and was gunned down while jogging. Nobody has claimed responsibili more » An American chemistry teacher, Ronald Smith, was shot to death in Benghazi, Libya. He taught at the International School in Benghazi, and was gunned down while jogging. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack. Tina Kraus reports.« less

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says the United States will keep a robust military presence in the Middle East as negotiations over Iran's nuclear program proceed. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says the United States will keep a robust military presence in the Middle East as negotiations over Iran's nuclear program proceed.« less

Looming storm clouds over Johannesburg couldn't dampen spirits as thousands of South Africans took to the streets to celebrate the life of a man who many will continue to see as the father of their na more » Looming storm clouds over Johannesburg couldn't dampen spirits as thousands of South Africans took to the streets to celebrate the life of a man who many will continue to see as the father of their nation. Debora Patta has the story from the city's Houghton area, where Mandela lived.« less

Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla and MK veterans, the former military wing of the African National Congress, paid tribute to the South African president and anti-apartheid icon on Sunday at his Hought more » Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla and MK veterans, the former military wing of the African National Congress, paid tribute to the South African president and anti-apartheid icon on Sunday at his Houghton home where he died.« less

The Melbourne Zoo just welcomed its newest and cutest resident. A baby elephant cheered up zookeepers and visitors after the tragic loss of a much-loved calf. The Melbourne Zoo just welcomed its newest and cutest resident. A baby elephant cheered up zookeepers and visitors after the tragic loss of a much-loved calf.« less