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...
Extinction Rebellion activists target UK Amazon distribution centres
Climate Change activists have blocked Amazon distribution centres in the UK on Black Friday , the retail giant's busiest day of the year.
Members of Extinction Rebellion have targeted 13 sites in the UK, including its largest distribution centre in Dunfermline, Fife.
It Said it was to draw attention to alleged exploitation of Amazon workers and wasteful business practices.
Amazon Said it took its " responsibilities very seriously".
The Campaign group Said it was blocking multiple entrances using bamboo structures, lock-ons, and banners and planned to stay for at least 48 Hours .
Its demonstrations started at 04:00 GMT at Amazon's largest UK warehouse in Dunfermline, where about 20 activists stopped lorries entering The Site and some from leaving.
It Said it was also targeting sites in Doncaster, Darlington, Gateshead, Manchester, Peterborough, Derby, Coventry, Rugeley, Dartford, Bristol, Tilbury and at Ridgmont, close to junction 13 of the M1 in Bedfordshire.
A spokesman Said : " The Action is intended to draw attention to Amazon's exploitative and environmentally destructive business practices, disregard for workers' rights in the name of company profits, as well as the wastefulness of Black Friday . "
Among those affected by the blockade was haulage firm J R Dixon, based in Workington, Cumbria, which Said one its drivers could not Get Out of The Depot in Tilbury, Essex.
The Firm Said it meant The Driver may not be able to get to Warrington for deliveries, or get home for the weekend.
" The knock-on effect of these protests is harming businesses and people's Private Lives , " it Said .
Extinction Rebellion Said the blockade was part of an international action that would also target Amazon fulfilment centres in the US, Germany and the Netherlands.
An Amazon spokesman Said : " We take our responsibilities very seriously.
" That includes our commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040 - 10 Years ahead of the Paris Agreement - providing excellent pay and benefits in a safe and modern work environment, and supporting the tens of thousands of British small businesses who sell on our store.
" We know there is always more to do, and we'll continue to invent and invest on behalf of our employees, customers, small businesses and communities in the UK. "
Greater Manchester Police Said the protest in Altrincham was preventing access to a warehouse but there was " minimum disruption to The Local community".
It added that there was restricted access to the commercial industrial estate and its officers were attending to " maintain safety whilst facilitating The Right to peaceful protest".
West Midlands Police Said officers were called to the Amazon depot on Sayer Drive, Coventry, just after 04:00 to reports that A Number of activists had blocked access to The Site .
Officers remained at The Scene This Morning and were managing traffic, The Force Said .
Source of news: bbc.com
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