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What is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Above the roaring fires devastating parts of Los Angeles is an incongruous sight: air tankers dropping gallons of bright red and Barbie-pink slurry over forest, homes, cars, and anything else that might lie in the blazes' path.
US charges nine in art, sports memorabilia theft conspiracy
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» NEW YORK - An Andy Warhol silkscreen, Jackson Pollock painting and World Series rings awarded to baseball legend Yogi Berra -- those were just a few of the high-value items US prosecutors charged nine people Thursday with stealing.
Taylor Townsend says fans confuse her with other black tennis players
AFP, Published on 08/06/2020
» LOS ANGELES - Taylor Townsend says at one time or another she has been mistaken for every other American female black tennis player, including Venus Williams.
Kobe Bryant chopper crash pilot had no drugs in system: autopsy
AFP, Published on 16/05/2020
» LOS ANGELES - The pilot of the helicopter that crashed while carrying Kobe Bryant and his daughter to a basketball tournament in California did not have alcohol or drugs in his system, according to the autopsy report released on Friday.
Kobe Bryant fans pay tribute to the late star
AFP, Published on 28/01/2020
» LOS ANGELES - An outpouring of grief over the death of Kobe Bryant continued on Monday as thousands of fans gathered by murals of the NBA legend's face and brought tributes of basketballs, sneakers and candles to the arena where he made his name.
Kobe's relentless spirit inspired NBA fans, players
AFP, Published on 27/01/2020
» WASHINGTON - Kobe Bryant used a ferocious competitiveness and uncanny shooting touch to become an NBA icon, leaving behind a legacy that has influenced the newest generation of league talent and fans worldwide.
Dominican Republic says Ortiz shooter arrested
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» SANTO DOMINGO - Police in the Dominican Republic said Wednesday they have arrested five people in connection with the shooting of retired baseball great David Ortiz, including a man who says he pulled the trigger.
Warriors rout Cavaliers to complete NBA Finals sweep
AFP, Published on 09/06/2018
» CLEVELAND - An overpowering Golden State Warriors squad captured a third NBA title in four seasons Friday, routing the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a sweep in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.