Rivers Comedy Legend

Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'

The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

'Achieved everything I can' - legend Cavendish to retire on Sunday

Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

Legend Cavendish to retire on Sunday

Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy

'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?

Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Ted Danson on his new comedy series "A Man on the Inside"

"Cheers" actor Ted Danson's latest series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home. Correspondent ...

A Man on the Inside review – Ted Danson is comedy perfection in this unbelievably sweet show

This reunion between the star and The Good Place creator Michael Schur is adorable. Its tale of a widower’s undercover investigation in a retirement home will obliterate you. If Michael Schur has ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Is This the World’s Most Dangerous Surfable River Wave?

World - Yahoo News - October 23

WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River

Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

Germany's federal court to rule on 'river to the sea' slogan

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for calling a foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo against LaMelo Ball that helped the Hornets escape with a win.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific

The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?

Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red

As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West

A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?

'Joan,' a new play by Daniel Goldstein at South Coast Repertory about the life of comedian Joan Rivers, mixes biography with the comedian's old stand-up material.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...

John Legend steps into the campaign for critical Pennsylvania

Singer John Legend made a homecoming trip to Pennsylvania on Sunday, campaigning alongside Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in a late-stage campaign push.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Yahoo Sports AM: The Freeman legend grows

In today's edition: The Freddie Freeman legend grows, Wilson makes the catch of the year, top MLB free agents, the game that changed football, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Legends in the dugout - when club heroes become bosses

With ex-Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy in charge of the team for three more matches, BBC Sport takes a look at five other club heroes that became bosses.

Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.

From the archives: Music legend Quincy Jones

Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked ...

Mexico legend Guardado retiring from club game

Mexico legend Andrés Guardado announced his retirement from professional soccer and will likely play his last match with fringe Liga MX playoff contenders León this Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison dies at 86

Allison is the fourth-winningest driver in NASCAR Cup Series history and was recently awarded an 85th victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

"Mornings Memory": NASCAR legend Richard Petty

In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit a 1992 interview with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who shared his story of resilience after surviving a horrific crash with only a broken ankle.

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is On Sale For A Great Price

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom $45 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

🎥 Barcelona legends roll back the years in Brazil

Barcelona's legends team are proof that class is permanent.A side comprising of former Blaugrana players took on the Seleção Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Legends in Brazil and came away with a 2-1 victor...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply

The Panama Canal Authority is reaching out to communities that could be impacted if the Indio River is dammed to make a new reservoir ensuring the water supply needed to operate the Panama Canal

World - ABC News - October 23

River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine

The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.

London protesters demand water companies clean up sewage-tainted rivers

Thousands of people have marched in London to demand a cleanup of Britain’s sewage-clogged waterways

World - ABC News - November 3

Israel praises Berlin court's ruling on 'river to the sea' slogan

World - Yahoo News - November 9

A bus carrying wedding guests falls into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 18

Officials say a bus carrying wedding guests fell into the Indus River in northern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 18 people

World - ABC News - November 12

Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study

Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found. These basins, located in Colorado's ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river

Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.

‘The sores on the fish are nasty’: what’s behind the changes in the Severn river?

Faced with a dearth of data on the impact of local mega farms, volunteers have shown sewage pollution has soared. The sores were unlike anything veteran anglers had seen before. Black, swollen and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way

Severe weather is set to hit opposite ends of the country this week, with a powerful low pressure system — followed by an atmospheric river — set to bring damaging winds, up to 12 inches of rain ...

California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it?

Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. Northern California and the Pacific north-west are bracing for what is expected to be ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Atmospheric river set to bring rain and flooding to Pacific Northwest

An atmospheric river is a narrow band of wind that carries immense plumes of moisture, spanning hundreds or even thousands of miles, resembling a vast river in the sky. NBC News' Chase Cain reports ...

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