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School principal calls Kobe Bryant's death 'karma,' resigns from job

February 8, 2020

School principal calls Kobe Bryant's death 'karma,' resigns from job

A Washington state high school principal who called Kobe Bryant's death “karma” resigned Friday, according to school officials.

No sign of engine failure in helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, NTSB says

February 7, 2020

No sign of engine failure in helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, NTSB says

The wreckage of the helicopter that crashed in the hills of Southern California last month, killing basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven other people showed no outward sign of engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday.

Memorial for Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, other crash victims set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center: reports

February 6, 2020

Memorial for Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, other crash victims set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center: reports

A public memorial for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others who were killed last month in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles will be held in the coming weeks at the Staples Center where the NBA All-Star played most of his storied two-decade career for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bill Cosby: CBS 'used' Gayle King to 'tarnish' Kobe Bryant's image 'even in death'

February 6, 2020

Bill Cosby: CBS 'used' Gayle King to 'tarnish' Kobe Bryant's image 'even in death'

Imprisoned comedian Bill Cosby sounded off against CBS News on Thursday, claiming the network "used" anchor Gayle King to demean NBA legend Kobe Bryant, after a clip from a King interview sparked outrage.

CBS responds to Gayle King after anchor slammed network over Kobe Bryant clip: 'We are addressing the internal process'

February 6, 2020

CBS responds to Gayle King after anchor slammed network over Kobe Bryant clip: 'We are addressing the internal process'

CBS issued a response following the backlash the network received from one of its star anchors over a viral interview clip that sparked outrage among fans of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Oscars to ‘embrace’ Kobe Bryant during In Memoriam segment, producers say

February 6, 2020

Oscars to ‘embrace’ Kobe Bryant during In Memoriam segment, producers say

Kobe Bryant will be given a tribute at the 2020 Oscars.

CBS' 'The Talk' weighs in on Gayle King's beef with network over Kobe Bryant coverage

February 6, 2020

CBS' 'The Talk' weighs in on Gayle King's beef with network over Kobe Bryant coverage

The hosts of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk" expressed solidarity with "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Gayle King after she blasted the network for distributing an "out-of-context" clip that enraged fans of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant -- and she plans to have a "very intense" conversation with CBS honchos.

Jay-Z reveals Kobe Bryant's last words to him before NBA star's death

February 6, 2020

Jay-Z reveals Kobe Bryant's last words to him before NBA star's death

Jay-Z is opening up about the final conversation he had with Kobe Bryant just weeks before the NBA star's untimely death.

Gayle King ‘very angry’ at CBS News over ‘out-of-context’ Kobe Bryant clip

February 6, 2020

Gayle King ‘very angry’ at CBS News over ‘out-of-context’ Kobe Bryant clip

“CBS This Morning” co-anchor Gayle King slammed her own network for distributing what she called an out-of-context clip that enraged fans of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Feinstein demands mandatory safety system for helicopters in wake of crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others

February 5, 2020

Feinstein demands mandatory safety system for helicopters in wake of crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, is demanding that all commercial helicopters be equipped with terrain awareness and warning systems, after an investigation into the crash that killed NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven other passengers, revealed that the chopper had neither.