Former University of Houston baseball captain 1 of 9 on chopper with Kobe Bryant
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John Altobelli of Orange Coast College, who is also a former University of Houston baseball player, captain, and assistant coach, was reportedly one of nine victims who died in a helicopter crash that killed NBA star Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash
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Retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among the nine victims killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning, officials said.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama wins Grammy for 'Becoming'

Former First Lady Michelle Obama won a Grammy for "Best Spoken Word" album on Sunday for her performance of her autobiography, "Becoming."

Dramatic hiker rescue in Rubio Canyon

An older couple hiking in Rubio Canyon had to be hoisted to safety after falling off the trail, clinging to some tree roots alongside the cliff.

Memorial service held for sheriff's detective struck, killed by car after helping elderly woman cross street

Funeral services were held Saturday for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Detective Amber Leist, who was struck by a vehicle after helping a woman cross a Valley Village street.

March for Life: President Trump becomes 1st sitting president to attend pro-life rally

President Donald Trump called it his “profound honor" on Friday to be the first president to attend the annual anti-abortion gathering in Washington called the March for Life.

President Trump Impeachment Trial: Democrats open 2nd day of arguments in US Senate

House Democrats declared that “no president” has ever abused power the way Donald Trump did in his Ukraine dealings as they opened their second day of arguments Thursday in the historic impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.

Popular Obama portraits departing DC in 2021 for 5 city tour

One of the National Portrait Gallery’s top attractions is temporarily leaving the District – in order to give other cities an opportunity to feature two paintings that have brought in millions of visitors.

UN experts: Jeff Bezos phone hack shows link to Saudi Crown Prince

The phone of Amazon billionaire and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nations experts alleged Wednesday.

Trump lauds US economy at World Economic Forum, slams impeachment

President Donald Trump is leaving the World Economic Forum in Switzerland with bullish talk on the American economy and lashing out at his Senate impeachment trial back in Washington.

Missouri couple married 65 years dies on the same day

A couple in St. Louis who had been married for 65 years died on the same day just a few hours apart from each other.

Trump administration proposes rollback to Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines

The Trump administration has taken another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition guidelines, proposing a new rule that could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit and a smaller variety of vegetables on school menus.

Texas Catholic Bishops respond to Gov. Abbott refugee decision, "discouraging and disheartening"

According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans."