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BBC to cut an estimated 450 jobs in modernization plan

January 29, 2020

LONDON (AP) — The BBC said Wednesday that plans to “modernize” the British broadcaster's newsroom will lead to the loss of an estimated 450 jobs.The cuts represent a substantial blow to the national public service broadcaster, which enjoys a worldwide...

Antiques Roadshow guest floored by value of old Rolex watch

January 29, 2020

WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An “Antiques Roadshow" guest in North Dakota was floored when he found out the current value of a Rolex watch he purchased while serving in the military more than four decades ago.The man, identified only as David on an episode...

Berlin film fest to zoom in on inner turmoil, outer chaos

January 29, 2020

BERLIN (AP) — This year's Berlin International Film Festival will have a decidedly dark focus, with many of its headline movies reflecting the inner turmoil of characters and the troubled backdrop of the chaotic world around them.The festival's new...

Coach K remembers Kobe, berates fans as Duke beats Pitt

By KEN TYSIAC | January 29, 2020

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — It was a topsy-turvy night for Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.Freshman center Vernon Carey Jr. had 26 points and 13 rebounds in the ninth-ranked Blue Devils' 79-67 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, a game that included tributes to...

Zion scores 14 in road debut, Pelicans down Cavs 125-111

By TOM WITHERS | January 28, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Zion Williamson's NBA road debut didn't have much flash or any fireworks. It wasn't a show, and that was just fine with the hyped rookie.Check off another box.Williamson scored 14 points — all inside — in his first pro game outside...

Kobe Bryant helicopter lacked recommended safety device

By BRIAN MELLEY, DAVID KOENIG, and BERNARD CONDON | January 28, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant didn’t have a recommended warning system to alert the pilot he was too close to land but it’s not clear it would have averted the crash that killed nine because the pilot may have lost control...

‘American Dirt’ Latino backlash part of long publishing war

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS | January 28, 2020

During a trip to Mexico to visit family, writer Myriam Gurba took “American Dirt,” a novel about immigration and cartel violence that was being touted as one of the biggest U.S. releases of 2020. The writer was of mostly white descent, and Gurba felt...

Tributes build outside arena known as House that Kobe Built

By JOHN ROGERS | January 28, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans call it The House that Kobe Built, and since Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash mourners by the thousands have gathered daily outside the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers' legend made basketball history.Admirers, including...

The most VIP Super Bowl weekend costs $1.5M, includes butler

By KELLI KENNEDY | January 28, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Private jet service, a personal butler, or how about a meal with former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski to top off Super Bowl weekend? From legendary nightclubs to exclusive parties, no place caters to the rich and famous quite like glitzy...

Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck

By TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK | January 28, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein's trial is moving at a faster pace than predicted, with three more of his accusers expected to testify before the end of the week .A secondary witness took the stand Tuesday as part of the prosecution's effort to corroborate...

New pressure on Prince Andrew to help Epstein investigation

By GREGORY KATZ | January 28, 2020

LONDON (AP) — The pressure on Britain’s disgraced Prince Andrew increased Tuesday after the revelation by U.S. authorities that he has failed to cooperate with the FBI’s investigation into his ties with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Lawyer...

Sandy Hook denier charged with having victim’s dad’s ID info

By Associated Press | January 28, 2020

SORRENTO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who repeatedly harassed parents of shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School has been arrested for possessing the identification of one of the parents, authorities said.Wolfgang Halbig, 73, was arrested Monday...