(Photo: AP Photo/Yves Herman, Pool)
In today’s news, by the thousands, South Africans come view the body of Nelson Mandela as it lies in state; the interpreter at Mandela’s memorial has been branded as a fake; and Mel Watt was confirmed to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Body of Nelson Mandela lies in state in South Africa. [Washington Post]
Interpreter at Mandela memorial branded as fake. [USA Today]
Mel Watt confirmed to head Federal Housing Finance Agency. [BET]
Tea partiers line up to tackle GOP senators. [Politico]
Clippers defeat Celtics 96-88 in Doc Rivers’ return to Boston. [LA Times]
Sales of Xbox One top 2 million. [USAToday]
Kanye West sounds off about Grammys “Yeezus” snub. [USA Today]
Charges against George Zimmerman are dropped. [NY Times]
UN forces launch new offensive in Democratic Republic of Congo. [BBC]
Black Republicans discuss feelings of isolation. [BET]
