Cosby donations under scrutiny

US comedian and actor Bill Cosby’s record of big donations to colleges and other institutions has been a key part of his rosy public image – but the rising tide of allegations made by women accusing him of sexual assault is threatening to overshadow his generosity.

North Carolina’s High Point University has removed the 77-year-old entertainer from its National Board of Advisers, a panel that includes retired General Colin Powell.