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Kobe Bryant and daughter die in helicopter crash

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Russ Roberts

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Ranky Tanky, a quintet that specializes in traditional Gullah music of the Southeastern U.S., won the award for Best Regional Roots Music album. Read more

Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter among 9 dead in California helicopter crash
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  • Updated 6:05 pm
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News of the charismatic superstar’s death rocketed around the sports and entertainment worlds, with many taking to Twitter to register their shock, disbelief and anguish. Read more

Warning signs posted at Makaha Beach Park after large shark sighting
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Shark warning signs have been posted at Makaha Beach Park this afternoon following the sighting of a large shark approximately 400 yards offshore. Read more

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Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with both his sublime skills and his unquenchable competitive fire. Read more

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Grammy Awards honor L.A. icons Nipsey Hussle, Kobe Bryant
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From the red carpet to the main stage, sadness loomed over music’s biggest night Sunday at the arena in downtown Los Angeles where Kobe Bryant played for 20 years for the city’s NBA team. Read more

Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Nipsey Hussle, J. Cole, Michelle Obama win first Grammys
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A mix of newcomers and well-known acts reached their goals of winning their first-ever Grammy Awards on Sunday, including Tanya Tucker, J. Cole, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus and late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Read more

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China on Monday expanded sweeping efforts to contain a viral disease by postponing the end of this week’s Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home and avoid spreading infection as the death toll rose to 80. Read more

Kobe Bryant remembered as AFC beats NFC again in Pro Bowl
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Virus death toll in China rises as U.S. prepares evacuation
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A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China, and the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens. Read more

Netanyahu hopes to ‘make history’ with White House visit
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to “make history” during his upcoming trip to the White House for the expected unveiling of President Donald Trump’s Mideast peace plan. Read more

Fighting rages as Libyan force pushes toward key western city
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Officials from Libya’s two rival governments said fighting erupted as the country’s east-based forces advanced toward the strategic western city of Misrata, further eroding a crumbling cease-fire agreement brokered earlier this month. Read more

No tsunami warning after 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Alaska
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The floor of the Senate now belongs to President Donald Trump’s lawyers as they push the Republican-led chamber for his impeachment acquittal on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress. Read more

Democratic candidates pour into Iowa for last-minute push
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Freed momentarily from the Senate’s impeachment trial, several presidential candidates high-tailed it to Iowa today for a last-minute blitz of campaigning before the state’s caucuses kick off the battle for the Democratic nomination. Read more

Walk raises over $160,000 for St. Francis Kupuna Village
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There were over 1,200 participants of St. Francis Healthcare System’s seventh Annual St. Marianne Cope Wellness Fair and Walk at Ala Moana Beach Park this morning. Read more

3 threatened at knife-point in Kunia, police say
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A 40-year-old man was arrested after threatening three people with a knife in Kunia, police said. Read more

Man shoves, then robs his date in Kalihi, police say
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Police arrested a 40-year-old man who they say robbed his girlfriend in Kalihi. Read more

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