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This July 16, 2016, file photo shows &quot;CBS This Morning&quot; host Gayle King speaking at the 2016 Art For Life Benefit in Water Mill, N.Y. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)

Winfrey says King not doing well after social media backlash

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Timeline of copter flight that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this March 2, 2019, file photo Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Houston in Storrs, Conn. A public memorial service for Bryant, Gianna and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) **FILE**

2/24: Bryant memorial reflects dad and daughter’s uniforms

By STEFANIE DAZIO - Associated Press

Principal on leave for post on Kobe Bryant’s death resigns

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This July 16, 2016, file photo shows &quot;CBS This Morning&quot; host Gayle King speaking at the 2016 Art For Life Benefit in Water Mill, N.Y. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)

Gayle King angry at CBS promo of interview questions about Kobe Bryant

By David Bauder - Associated Press

Fans gather at a memorial for the late Kobe Bryant in front of Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

AP Source: Bryant memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center

By STEFANIE DAZIO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, firefighters work the scene of a helicopter crash where former NBA star Kobe Bryant died in Calabasas, Calif. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 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 people. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Senator calls for crash-warning systems after Bryant death

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James I swarmed by teammates after making several 3-point shots in a row during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

LeBron gets 36 in 3-point barrage, Lakers rout Spurs 129-102

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Associate coach Nate Johnson, left, hugs Tony Altobelli during a ceremony held for John Altobelli, the late head coach of Orange Coast College baseball, who died in a helicopter crash alongside former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant in Costa Mesa, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. His wife Keri and youngest daughter Alyssa were also victims of the crash. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Service set for members of family who died with Kobe Bryant

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Principal sorry for suggesting Kobe Bryant deserved death

Associated Press

A picture of Kobe Bryant is displayed at a memorial for Kobe Bryant in front of Staples Center Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Liza Sejkora, Camas High School principal, sorry for Kobe Bryant ‘karma caught up’ Facebook post

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Fans gather at a memorial for the late Kobe Bryant in front of Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Staples Center removes public’s massive Kobe Bryant memorial

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Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kobe Bryant, dads and daughters

By Rebecca Hagelin

San Francisco 49ers' Dante Pettis wears cleats honoring Kobe Bryant before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

At the Super Bowl, they remembered Kobe Bryant

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Players stand during a tribute to Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant and other victims in the helicopter crash before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Kobe Bryant honored at Super Bowl LIV

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers players stand during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. Bryant died along with his daughter and seven other people during helicopter crash Sunday. (Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Bryant’s stolen jersey returned for ceremony at high school

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, wearing a No. 24 jersey, speaks about Kobe Bryant prior to an NBA game between the Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The King’s Speech: LeBron James’ words salve hurting Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 photo, Doug Young, a teammate of Kobe Bryant at Lower Merion High School, speaks during a news conference at the school in Ardmore, Pa. Lower Merion, the school Bryant led to a state championship, is expected to have a big tribute for the late Lakers star when the team plays its first home game on Saturday, Feb. 1, since his death. (Jenna Miller/The News Journal via AP)

Kobe Bryant’s high school coach reflects on losing his hero

By JEFF NEIBURG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, top, blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

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

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

This Jan. 27, 2020 photo shows Matthew A. Cherry during a portrait session at the 92nd Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles. Cherry is nominated for an Oscar for his animated short &quot;Hair Love.&quot; (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

‘Hair Love’ director wants to win Oscar in honor of Kobe

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press