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Comedian Ken Flores dies at 28, remembered for his 'infectious laugh and presence' in the L.A. comedy scene
Flores, a beloved figure in L.A. stand-up, was becoming a breakout star at various comedy clubs including Hollywood's Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv. No cause of death was ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings gradually expands his real estate portfolio
Jennings, who hails from Seattle, now hosts both “Celebrity Jeopardy!” and the original “Jeopardy!,” possibly earning $4 million a year.MarketWatch - 13h -
1/28: CBS Evening News
ICE gears up for immigration raids in New York City; China's DeepSeek takes U.S. tech by surpriseCBS News - 1d -
1/28: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the status of federal funding for organizations across the country, ICE raids as part of President Trump's crackdown on immigration, and concerns surrounding the Chinese ...CBS News - 1d -
1/28: America Decides
Kristi Noem joins immigration raids in New York; Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at 2026 Michigan Senate raceCBS News - 1d -
Lakers rave about Dorian Finney-Smith and his infectious 'win-first' energy
The Lakers' decision to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith well before the trade deadline has gone over well with players impressed by his game-changing energy.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
5 Years After Kobe Bryant’s Death, His Presence Endures
The impact of an N.B.A. superstar’s career carries on in the kind of way that almost makes you forget that he’s gone, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
Kobe Bryant death anniversary: Lakers, WNBA, sports world remember NBA icon five years after his tragic passing
Bryant and his daughter Gianna, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Comedian Josh Jones exits Dancing on Ice after injury
The comic and skating partner Tippy Packard "will be greatly missed" after an early exit from the competition.BBC News - 4d -
Behind the scenes at Sundance
This month, in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all ...CBS News - 4d -
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Ahead of His L.A. Visit
The comedian, who is based in Los Angeles, said that President Trump was visiting California on Friday “to blame us for the fires in person.”The New York Times - 6d -
Aday Mara makes his presence felt in UCLA's upset win over Wisconsin
Aday Mara scored a career-high 22 points as the UCLA Bruins ended No. 18 Wisconsin's seven-game winning streak.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Steve Guttenberg talks the L.A. wildfires, and caring for his hero dad
As the Palisades Fire exploded in his hometown, the actor was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. He spoke about the importance of making a difference; and about caring ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Sutton's predictions v doctor & comedian Ed Patrick
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on doctor and comedian Ed Patrick with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
As Biden exits, how will he be remembered for his handling of the U.S. economy?
The economy rebounded strongly from the COVID shock, but the U.S. continues to grapple with a cost-of-living crisis and spiraling federal debt.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
In Panama, we're a laughing stock because of Trump
Donald Trump's threats to take back the Panama Canal have been met with laughter and mockery by Panamanians, who view him as a buffoon, while also taking his threats seriously due to America's ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Review: Two slackers are short on rent in 'One of Them Days,' an L.A. comedy with extra moxie
The Grammy-winning musician SZA makes her screen debut in this funny, shaggy comedy about two L.A. roommates and a bad boyfriend who absconds with their cash.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
Bob Uecker, colorful comedian and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies
From his time as a backup catcher to appearances on Johnny Carson's late night show to his more than five decades in the broadcast booth, people far and wide knew Bob Uecker.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Remembering Bob Uecker: ‘Mr. Baseball’ dies at 90 years old
NBC News’ Sam Brock looks back on the life and legacy of Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer, Hall of Famer and “Major League” actor.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
How is L.A. comedy trailblazer James Adomian facing 2025? With Amtrak travel and surprising optimism
Following Adomian's YouTube special "Path of Most Resistance," released in September, his North American tour concludes Sunday, January 19 at the Irvine Improv.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
Lots of laughs, and a loss, for Tiger in TGL debut
Week 2 of TGL was Tuesday night, with Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner and Max Homa of Jupiter Links Golf Club falling to the Los Angeles Golf Club's Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala 12-1.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.
A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu
A California man says his two cats died and a third was hospitalized after he fed them raw milk recalled for bird flu riskABC News - Jan. 12 -
Gov. Newsom says his investigation into L.A. County water supply is ‘not about finger pointing’
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) tells NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff that his investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants is about answering the questions of California ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
L.A. dog owner explains how CBS News journalists rescued his pets in fire
Andrea Pasinetti was out of town when he got the call when a wildfire broke out in Pacific Palisades, where his home and three dogs were. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti was reporting nearby.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Agony on West Las Flores: LA inferno razes entire street
Lifelong neighbours of West Las Flores Drive banded together, even as their community burned down.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Pasadena Playhouse cancels 'Anything Goes,' 'Follies' concerts as fires threaten L.A. theater scene
'When people are in pain and trauma the way our community is right now, I don't think the show has to go on,' says the Pasadena Playhouse's Danny Feldman.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
Bob Clearmountain, L.A. studio icon, lost his home in the Palisades fire: 'This could be the end of our world'
The revered rock producer and mixer lost his house and his custom-built home recording studio in the Palisades fire.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers
Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and cityABC News - Jan. 10 -
‘Every day is 24 hours of panic to just get out the door’: Jesse Eisenberg on self-indulgence, candid aunts and his Oscar-tipped Holocaust comedy
The writer-director of A Real Pain and co-stars Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe talk about being overcome by generational trauma while making Oscar season’s funniest film. Jesse ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Former Olympian on L.A. fires destroying his ten medals and his home
Former Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the fires that burned his home in the Pacific Palisades and destroyed his personal belongings, including his 10 Olympic medals.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents
At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Southern Californians remain under evacuation orders after fast-moving wildfires exploded in the Los Angeles ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Warren Buffett Has Already Announced the Beneficiaries of His Fortune After He Dies—and His Pal Bill Gates Isn’t One of Them
The vast majority of Buffett’s wealth will go to the same place.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Vikings' Flores to take every interview request
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he is planning on taking every interview request for a head coaching job.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Browns fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey
Another year, another new OC coming in Cleveland.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor, who devoted his life for peace, dies at 93
Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing, who devoted his life to advocating for peace has diedABC News - Jan. 5 -
What Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias' love of wrestling taught him about building his brand in comedy
Ahead of the release of his new Netflix special, 'Legend of Fluffy,' the SoCal-bred comedian talks about his career, why he thinks he's had longevity and what comedy means to him.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Dick Capri, Catskills Comic Who Took His Shtick to Broadway, Dies at 93
He was a regular at the mountain resorts where many comedians honed their acts, then had a star turn in the long-running revue “Catskills on Broadway.”The New York Times - Jan. 1
