Revolutionary, prisoner, free man, president, icon

Nelson Mandela, a revered statesman who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead South Africa out of its dark days of apartheid, has died. He was 95. FULL STORY | A LIFE IN PHOTOS

today, 2:16
Mandela’s Death Leaves South Africa Without Its Moral Center Mandela’s Death Leaves South Africa Without Its Moral Center

Mr. Mandela’s decades in prison and insistence on forgiveness over vengeance made him a potent symbol of the struggle to end his country’s system of racial domination.

today, 1:33
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s Liberator as Prisoner and President, Dies at 95 Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s Liberator as Prisoner and President, Dies at 95

Mr. Mandela’s quest for freedom in South Africa’s system of white rule took him from the court of tribal royalty to the liberation underground to a prison cell to the presidency.

yesterday, 23:07
Paul Walker remembered for diamond ring gift to Iraq war vet, wife Paul Walker remembered for diamond ring gift to Iraq war vet, wife

Many fans will remember the late actor Paul Walker for his "Fast & Furious" films, but one Iraq war veteran and his wife recall him for a different reason: The actor purchased a diamond ring for the couple.

yesterday, 14:54
Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013: An Icon of Freedom Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013: An Icon of Freedom

TIME's former managing editor writes about the man he knew -- a prisoner turned peacemaker who carried South Africa out of apartheid and changed the world

today, 2:35
'There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere'

"Many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires." Just as his life inspired, Nelson Mandela's words leave a legacy.

today, 2:44
Nelson Mandela Dead -- Ex-South African President Dies at 95 Nelson Mandela Dead -- Ex-South African President Dies at 95

Former South African President Nelson Mandela -- famous for his fight to end the racist policy of apartheid -- died today at the age of 95.Mandela's health had been in steep decline over the past few months -- he was hospitalized on June 8 for kidney and...

yesterday, 22:52
Nelson Mandela Dead at 95 Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

Nelson Mandela, former South African president and an icon of the anti-apartheid movement, has died at age 92. Mandela spent 27 years in prison and became a potent symbol of apartheid's injustices in South Africa. Upon his release from prison, Mandela was the first democratically elected president of South Africa, and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his lifelong struggle against apartheid.

today, 3:06
Winston not charged in sexual assault case Winston not charged in sexual assault case

Nearly one year after Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was accused of rape by a female FSU student, the state attorney has decided not to charge the Heisman Trophy favorite.

today, 2:18
Bob Barker -- I'm Turning 90 ... and I Could STILL Beat Adam Sandler's Ass!! Bob Barker -- I'm Turning 90 ... and I Could STILL Beat Adam Sandler's Ass!!

"Price is Right" legend Bob Barker is turning the big 9-0 next week ... but he tells TMZ, despite his age, he could still put a serious hurtin' on Adam Sandler. Barker went out to a pre-bday dinner at Antonio's Restaurant on Melrose last night and told...

yesterday, 15:45
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