'Seinfeld' star Richards apologizes for racist outburst (AFP)

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Former "Seinfeld" star Michael Richards apologized days after unleashing an expletive-laden racist tirade during a stand-up performance at a famous Los Angeles comedy club. Richards -- best known for playing wacky neighbor Cosmo Kramer in the smash-hit sitcom -- begged forgiveness for the volley of abuse he directed at two black audience members at the Laugh Factory on Friday. The 57-year-old said in a recorded interview with chat-show host David Letterman he had flown into ...