Jack Black cancels shows after Trump comment; Kobe Bryant's father dies l Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - Jack Black canceled his band's remaining tour dates following an on-stage remark about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump; the father of late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant passed away; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of July 16.
1. Jack Black ‘blindsided’ by bandmate's Trump shooting remark
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Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour dates after Trump comment on stage
Tenacious D has canceled the rest of their tour after band member Kyle Gass' remarks on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
2. Joe Bryant dies at 69
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Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
Joe Bryant, a Philadelphia basketball great and father of the late Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69.
3. Mesa man accused of animal cruelty
Mesa man accused of abusing girlfriend's cats
According to court documents, Jay Campbell stole his girlfriend's two cats and abused them in an effort to get back at her for not answering her phone. One of the cats, Zeus, was found alive but with serious wounds. Rescuers say Zeus is getting better following treatment. The other cat, named Persephone, was found dead. Campbell is accused of animal cruelty.
4. AZ fraud suspect arrested
Prescott fraud suspect arrested in Texas
Maria Rivera, a 64-year-old woman from Carrollton, Texas, is accused of stealing over $40,000 by hacking into an email account and initiating a wire transfer.
5. Day two of the RNC
The Republican National Convention entered its second day on Tuesday in Milwaukee with crime and immigration being the topic, a day after former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the assassination attempt. Read more here.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Hot and dry day expected in Phoenix
The high on July 16 is expected to reach around 110°F, which is slightly warmer than the normal temps for this time of the year.