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PBS’ free original programming lane may close soon, with Ken Burns and Elon Musk projects coming

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — PBS was looking forward to a relatively free lane to offer fresh television to viewers downtrodden by the Hollywood strikes this fall, but that advantage may only last a couple of months now.A tentative deal reached late Sunday in the crippling TV writers strike, with hopes that actors would soon follow suit, has given rise to hopes that new episodes of favorite scripted shows might return sometime this winter.With commercial networks largely bereft of fresh material beyond reality shows, sports and games, PBS has a fall schedule of new programming, including a heavy dose of nonfiction, led by Ken Burns’ look at “The American Buffalo.”“I have to believe that people are looking for new stuff,” said Paula Kerger, CEO of the Public Broadcasting Service.PBS’ plans were virtually unaffected by the strike. One exception is a delay making “American Historia,” a three-part documentary series helmed by actor John Leguizamo about Latino figures in history, Kerger s...

Bahrain says attack by Yemen rebels kills one Bahraini officer and one soldier on the Saudi border

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain’s military command says one of its officers and a soldier were killed in a drone attack by Yemeni rebels while patrolling the Yemeni-Saudi border.The statement says “a number” of soldiers were wounded in the attack early Monday.Bahrain is a close ally of Saudi Arabia, which has been at war with the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen for several years. A cease-fire had largely stopped the violence, and the two sides have appeared close to a peace agreement in recent months.Source

Bahrain military says Yemeni rebel drones kill a Bahraini officer and soldier on Saudi border

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain military says Yemeni rebel drones kill a Bahraini officer and soldier on Saudi border.Source

Chiefs offense gets going, galvanized by perception that officials are picking on their right tackle

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sometimes the smallest things can galvanize an NFL team: an injury to a key player, some bulletin-board material supplied by an opponent, a coach getting on certain players or any perceived slight that might be overheard in the media.In the case of the Kansas City Chiefs, it appears to be the perception that officials are picking on their right tackle.After their season-opening loss to Detroit, video of Jawaan Taylor circulated on social media that showed him consistently lined up an extra step in the backfield, and getting what appeared to be a small jump on the snap. While both may seem minor, that can be the difference in an offensive tackle executing a block or giving up a sack.The video no doubt circulated among officials, too. They flagged Taylor five times — two false starts, two holding penalties and an illegal formation — in Week 2 at Jacksonville. Afterward, Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave the officials the benefit of the doubt, and he said that Taylor ...

¿Qué es la sesión de investidura en España, cuántos votos necesita Núñez Feijóo y cuánto dura?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

(CNN Español) –– En España, la Presidencia del Gobierno se renueva cada vez que tienen lugar elecciones generales. Si bien la Constitución española contempla que esto ocurra cada cuatro años, el presidente del Gobierno en ejercicio tiene la prerrogativa de poder disolver las Cortes Generales antes y convocar a nuevos comicios, tal y como hizo Pedro Sánchez el pasado 29 de mayo.El proceso para escoger a un nuevo presidente o presidenta del Gobierno se inicia una vez se ha configurado el nuevo Parlamento. Concretamente, lo empieza el rey con una ronda de consultas junto a los representantes designados por los grupos políticos con representación parlamentaria. Tras estos encuentros, notifica al presidente del Congreso cuál es su candidato propuesto para ocupar la Presidencia del Gobierno.Desde allí, tal y como establece el reglamento del Congreso de los Diputados, el presidente de la cámara fija las fechas para convocar a la sesión plenaria que debatirá la investidura.¿Quién es Alberto...

IndyCar to return to Milwaukee Mile in 2024. Texas off schedule for first time since 1997 season

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

IndyCar will return to the Milwaukee Mile next season and Texas Motor Speedway is off the calendar for the first time since 1997 as part of the 2024 schedule released Monday.The 17-race schedule features two Saturday night races, a $1 million all-star race in Southern California, 12 races aired on NBC and a shift of the season finale from the Laguna Seca road course in California to the downtown city streets of Nashville.Gone is the traditional stop at Texas Motor Speedway — the oval has been on the schedule since IndyCar’s first full season in 1997 — as well as a shared late-summer weekend with NASCAR on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR is expected to return to the oval, and IndyCar will race the Indianapolis road course only once — in May ahead of the Indianapolis 500.Roger Penske, owner of both IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, indicated dropping Texas is likely for one year only and because of scheduling conflicts. NASCAR on Sunday completed it...

Raiders’ Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his start for Chargers game in question

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his status in question for when Las Vegas visits the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.Garoppolo was injured in Sunday night’s 23-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Josh McDaniels said Monday that he didn’t know when the injury occurred, but Garoppolo took several hits in getting sacked four times and his head bounced off the turf on one play in the fourth quarter. Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was flagged for roughing the quarterback.If Garoppolo can’t play, the Raiders will go with 15-year veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell. McDaniels said the discussions haven’t yet started on which QB to select, saying the decision will be what’s the “best thing for the team.”“We’ll be hard at work having to manage that situation the best we can as it progresses,” McDaniels said.Injuries have been a problem for Garoppolo. He suffered a season...

Lauderhill Police seek public’s help in locating missing 12-year-old boy

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old boy reported missing from Lauderhill.Emmanuel Anderson was last seen on Sunday around 2:00 p.m. in the area of 4300 NW 13th Street.Anderson stands at 5 feet, 4 inches tall and is a 120-pound Black male. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, grey pants and sandals.Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700.

DeSantis and Newsom to go head-to-head in November Fox News debate moderated by Sean Hannity

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will take time out from debating fellow Republicans in two months to take on a Democrat, California Gov. Gavin Newsom.Fox News said Monday that the two politicians will appear in a 90-minute debate on Nov. 30 in Georgia, at an exact location to be determined.Besides being closer to DeSantis’ home turf, conservative opinion host Sean Hannity will be the moderator, and it is airing on Fox News Channel in Hannity’s 9 p.m. Eastern time slot.The idea has been talked about since June, when Newsom appeared for an interview on Hannity’s show.DeSantis is scheduled to appear in the second debate of Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential nomination later this week, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.Nathan Click, a spokesman for Newsom, said the California governor agreed to the debate provided there was no cheering section of “hype videos.”“We want a real debate,” Click said. “Not a circus.”

Sheriff: Key West woman bites Deputy during DUI arrest

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:51:01 GMT

A Key West woman found herself in custody on Saturday after sinking her teeth into a Deputy during a DUI investigation, authorities said.Deborah Bennett Odom, 60, now faces charges of battery on a law enforcement officer and DUI.The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office took action when they received reports of a reckless motorist and witnessed a red Range Rover SUV swerving on U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 82 around 3:15 p.m. Upon closer inspection, the driver, identified as Odom, displayed signs of intoxication and emitted a strong odor of alcohol.When confronted by Deputies, Odom attempted to pull away and tried to unbuckle her seat belt while inside the patrol vehicle.Odom was subsequently transported to jail, where she reportedly bit and kicked a Corrections Deputy.Thankfully, there were no life-threatening injuries reported in the incident.