48 Hours
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| First episode date | January 19, 1988 |
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| Networks | CBS |
| Presented by | Erin Moriarty |
| Peter Van Sant | |
| Richard Schlesinger | |
| Sep 14, 2019 | |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1277149 |
About 48 Hours
This newsmagazine investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the reopening -- and resolution -- of cold cases, and changed numerous lives. CBS News correspondents offer an in-depth look into each story, with the emphasis on solving the mystery at its heart. The program and its team have earned critical acclaim, including 20 Emmys and three Peabody Awards. …
Two men guilty of radio DJ kidnap killing
... A jury deliberated for nearly 48 Hours to find Kennedy and Kavak guilty...
Mum's plea to stop filming violence in Scotland's schools
... " We were told there would be an in-school isolation for the attackers but this lasted 48 Hours and meant my daughter faced the prospect of seeing these girls for the rest of her school career, " explained the parent...
Ruth Perry: Family crowdfunding after legal aid refused
... The crowdfunding appeal was almost half way to its £50,000 target less than 48 Hours after it was launched on Saturday...
Thai hostages: Relief for woman who feared boyfriend died in Hamas attack
... Thailand s foreign ministry said its freed citizens would be placed under medical supervision without access to relatives for 48 Hours after being transferred to an Israeli hospital...
Pakistan's Kalash people are afraid for their future after Taliban attack
... " We hid under big rocks and stayed there for 48 Hours...
OpenAI to name new boss after firing co-founder
...OpenAI is reportedly set to name Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive just 48 Hours after the chaotic firing of boss and co-founder, Sam Altman...
More powers for policing protests considered by government
... On Sunday, Mrs Braverman broke a silence of almost 48 Hours to thank police officers who were faced with violence and aggression from " protesters and counter-protesters"...
Homeless tents destroyed during Met Police operation
... She said that about 10 tents were destroyed along with the men s personal belongings as the Met issued a S35 dispersal order, which requires people to vacate an area for a maximum of 48 Hours...
Covid in Wales: Steep rise in cases in around Christmas
The Days before Christmas saw a steep increase in Covid cases in Wales, latest figures show.
There were 12,378 confirmed cases in the 48 Hours up to 26 December, Public Health Wales (PHW) said.
However Dr Giri Shankar warned it was still too early to see the Full Impact on case rates of people mixing with family and friends on Christmas Day .
Wales' case rate has risen to 1,004 cases per 100,000 - the highest recorded.
The Welsh Government said The Rise was largely due to the Omicron variant spreading among Young People mixing before Christmas.
Dr Shankar, Incident Director for PHW, who had previously warned, said: " We did predict a steep increase and that's exactly what We Are seeing.
" Our rates were quite stable around the 500 per 100,000 mark until a week or 10 days ago.
" It's now heading towards the 1,000 per 100,00 mark. "
According to the latest comparable figures, The Daily average number of cases had risen by 67% in a week, up to 23 December.
On Christmas Eve , the highest figure since the start of the pandemic.
Cardiff saw the biggest spike after its case rate almost doubled in the space of Seven Days to 23 December.
However, nearly half of all communities across Wales now have case rates above 1,000 per 100,000 people.
While The Number of coronavirus patients in hospital remains far lower than This Time Last Year - Dr Shankar warned this would likely rise.
He added that the " sheer number of people getting infected" meant a " significant number of our people who become sick will end up in hospital. "
New restrictions came into force on 26 December in Wales, including two-metre social distancing, limits on numbers of people meeting indoors and outdoors and nightclubs closing, as part of Welsh Government moves to stem the spread of the Omicron variant.
The Welsh Government said: " Already, people are off work sick, putting essential services under strain and we expect this situation to get worse. "
Transport for Wales reported some rail services in South Wales had been cancelled due to staff sickness.
More Than 54% of adults have had their booster vaccine, but on Tuesday a top doctor urged more people to take steps to protect themselves.
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Chris Jones said: " This is a worrying time, but if we all work together and look out for each other, we can keep Wales safe.
" This new variant is very transmissible - it spreads very quickly wherever people come together.
" Please take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones [by] wearing a face covering, keeping your distance and if you can, reducing The Number of people you meet regularly. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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