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Douglas’ films included `Spartacus,’ ‘Lust for Life’

By The Associated Press | February 5, 2020

Films of Kirk Douglas (many also produced by him) include:“The Strange Love of Martha Ivers,” 1946“Mourning Becomes Electra,” 1947“Out of the Past,” 1947“I Walk Alone,” 1948“The Walls of Jerico,” 1948“My Dear Secretary,” 1948“A...

Senator calls for crash-warning systems after Bryant death

February 5, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is calling for federal rules that crash-warning systems be required on commercial helicopters like the one that crashed in foggy weather last month outside Los Angeles, killing Kobe Bryant and eight other...

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber goes on trial for murder

February 4, 2020

LONDON (AP) — The younger brother of the suicide bomber who killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester is just as guilty as the attacker, a British prosecutor said Tuesday, as the surviving sibling went on trial for murder.Hashem Abedi,...

Rush Limbaugh says he’s been diagnosed with lung cancer

By LYNN ELBER | February 3, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative radio host and Republican kingmaker Rush Limbaugh said he’s been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.Addressing listeners on his program Monday, Limbaugh said he will take some days off for further medical tests and...

Staples Center removes public’s massive Kobe Bryant memorial

February 3, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A massive memorial created by the public outside Staples Center after the death of former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was being dismantled Monday, with an official saying some of the items would go to Bryant's widow and other family...

Best picture ‘1917’ is big winner at British Academy Awards

By JILL LAWLESS | February 2, 2020

LONDON (AP) — Gut-wrenching World War I epic “1917” was the big winner at Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards, winning seven prizes including best picture and best director.Sam Mendes’ drama about one of the most devastating conflicts in British...

The Latest: Warren assures supporters a woman can win

February 2, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):4:30 p.m.Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has answered a question she says people are “embarrassed” to ask about her candidacy: “Can a woman...

Briggs rallies Florida women past No. 13 Kentucky 70-62

February 2, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Freshman Lavender Briggs scored nine of her 18 points in a 25-5 fourth-quarter blitz that rallied Florida to a 70-62 win over No. 13 Kentucky on Sunday.Playing their second-straight game without star Rhyne Howard, who has a broken...

Adam Levine relieved halftime show stress is behind Maroon 5

By KELLI KENNEDY | February 2, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — A noticeably relaxed Adam Levine took the stage with Maroon 5 for a pre-Super Bowl event in Miami on Saturday, telling the crowd he was relieved the pressures of the halftime show were behind the band.“I’m just happy we can kind of...

Tony Finau shoots 9-under 62 to take Phoenix Open lead

By JOHN NICHOLSON | February 1, 2020

SCOTTSDALE. Ariz. (AP) — Tony Finau and Webb Simpson crashed golf's biggest party with some back-nine fireworks.Finau shot a 9-under 62 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Simpson in the Waste Management Phoenix Open, making an eagle on the par-5...

Torrential rains overshadow Post Malone pre-Super Bowl show

By KELLI KENNEDY | February 1, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Torrential rains in Miami overshadowed rapper Post Malone's pre-Super Bowl show, ultimately shutting down the red carpet and delaying his set until the early morning hours of Saturday. Nearby, the weather forced Harry Styles to cancel his...

Lakers return after Bryant’s death, lose 127-119 to Blazers

By GREG BEACHAM | February 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant's resonant voice echoed through the darkened Staples Center while images from his life and career flickered on the scoreboard above.LeBron James' heartfelt pregame speech honoring his friend then left Lakers fans and players...