The Bill Cosby story used to be about the groundbreaking TV stardom in “I Spy,” the Grammy-winning comedy albums, the “Fat Albert” animated series, educational programming and the commercials, and then an entirely new level of superstardom with “The Cosby Show.” In recent years, however, Cosby has been in the headlines not for his work,…
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Ten people were injured when a snow-covered bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed Friday morning, hours ahead of a previously scheduled visit to the city by President Joe Biden to discuss infrastructure. No fatalities have been reported, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said in a news conference at the scene in the area of Forbes and Braddock avenues.…
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The CIF-Southern Section dual meet championships begin with prelims Saturday and the finals Wednesday, Feb. 2. Champions will be crowned in six boys divisions and one girls division. San Clemente’s boys are the top-seeded team in Division 3. Western’s boys are the top-seeded team in Division 6. The boys dual meet championships preliminary rounds Saturday…
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By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Coast Guard said it suspended its rescue operations at sunset Thursday after announcing earlier that afternoon that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida. Homeland Security Investigations officials have said they were actively investigating…
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After shutting down the last two meetings over face mask disputes, the president of the Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board has called for a special session next week with only one agenda item: Should the board hold meetings online for the next month? Board President Carrie Buck put out a Tweet Wednesday saying she wants trustees…
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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio — Antonee Robinson broke through a freeze in the air and the U.S. offense, scoring a big goal in the 52nd minute that lifted the Americans over El Salvador, 1-0, on Thursday night and kept them on track for a return to the World Cup. The narrow…
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By JESSICA GRESKO and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement gives President Joe Biden a chance to make his first nomination to the high court. It’s also a chance for Biden to fulfill a campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to be a justice. Some things to know…
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The most likely coordinator candidate to potentially remain as a holdover on new Chicago Bears coach Matt Ebeflus’ staff is departing. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor has agreed to a three-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, meaning the Bears will have to adjust to continue the success they have enjoyed the last four seasons. Tabor’s…
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Brian Flores walked into Thursday’s interview with the Giants as a leading contender to be their next head coach, and he might have emerged as the favorite. The Giants can hire a coach at any time now, having fulfilled the Rooney Rule by interviewing an external minority candidate in person. Will Flores be their next…
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LA HABRA — The Sonora girls soccer team still needs a lot to happen for it to win the Freeway League title, but raising the rivalry “Clete” trophy after thoroughly dominating La Habra 5-1 on Thursday will certainly satisfy a lot of things, and may be just what it needs to go on a deep…
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