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'The most amazing story': Writer of 'Homeland,' 'A Spy Among Friends' saved a life while serving as soldier before Hollywood career

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

Alexander Cary won an Emmy Award for his work on the television show "Homeland" in part by writing what he knows.In the hit Showtime program, Carrie Mathison and Saul Berenson are no strangers to explosions and their gruesome aftermath. As it turns out, neither is Cary.Before his career in Hollywood, Cary was a soldier, serving in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and in Iraq during the Gulf War.When he sat down with KTLA's Frank Buckley on "Frank Buckley Interviews" to discuss his newest project, MGM+'s "A Spy Among Friends," Cary also opened up about the time he helped save a fellow soldier's life in Northern Ireland.Cary, a young officer in the Scots Guards in the British Army, served as commander of the Army's Quick Reaction Force in South Armagh in the 1980s. One day, when Cary was on patrol in a helicopter with the QRF, the heard reports of British soldiers being struck by mortar fire from the Irish Republican Army."We responded and flew into that situation and landed," he ...

Kurtenbach: There’s bad luck, then there’s Oakland luck — five more thoughts on the A’s relocation farce

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

I can continue to point out that A’s owner John Fisher is a soulless ghoul or that team president Dave Kaval is a charlatan, but, let’s be honest, it’s becoming reductive.There is plenty of blame to go around, after all.The A’s will move to Las Vegas (at some point) primarily because of those two mountebanks, but systems and people also enabled them.Those two weren’t clever enough to make this happen on their own.This by no means exonerates them, but when the A’s leave Oakland — and that day can’t come soon enough — there will be green blood on more hands than just Fisher and Kaval’s.Related ArticlesOakland Athletics | SF Giants issue statement on A’s, and a former Athletic talks Coliseum: ‘I loved every aspect of it’ Oakland Athletics | How much do the A’s matter to Oakland’s identity? Oakland Athletics | A’s end 7-game skid on Diaz’s pinch-hit HR in ...

'Targeted' homicide leaves two dead at hookah lounge in Hayward

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) – An overnight shooting in Hayward left two people dead and is now being investigated as a homicide case, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Homicide suspect found trying to cross the US-Mexico border The shooting happened at a hookah lounge on the 21200 block of Mission Boulevard shortly after 1:30 a.m. The sheriff's office said two people died and two others were injured in the 'targeted' shooting that occurred after some sort of disturbance. Authorities say there is no threat to the public at this time. Los Gatos Party Mom ‘tore my life apart,’ victim says KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The lounge has been shut down in the past for failure to obtain proper permits to sell tobacco and alco...

One dead in wrong-way crash on Hwy-101 in Marin County

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

(BCN) -- One person is dead in the wake of a wrong-way crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County early Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log.   'Targeted' homicide in Hayward hookah lounge leaves two dead A red pickup truck was reported to have been driving northbound on southbound 101 near the Interstate 580 interchange around 3:30 a.m., the CHP said. The truck collided with another vehicle, according to the CHP.   KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }All lanes were temporarily blocked. A Sig-alert was called around 4:05 a.m., the CHP said. All lanes reopened around 6:24 a.m. and the Sig-alert was canceled, according to the CHP.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Man City beats Sheff United to keep treble dream alive

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Three goals for Riyad Mahrez have protected Manchester City’s bid for three trophies. The Algerian forward’s hat trick in a 3-0 win against Sheffield United on Saturday advanced City to the FA Cup final. Having secured a place in the semifinals of the Champions League this week, Pep Guardiola’s team took another step toward a treble with a routine victory at Wembley Stadium. The FA Cup final in June will be against Manchester United or Brighton. City can also seize control of the English Premier League title race against leader Arsenal on Wednesday.In City’s current mood, it is difficult to see anyone stopping the defending league champion from emulating Manchester United’s 1999 treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup glory.Certainly not second-division side Sheffield, whose chance of an historic FA Cup shock was effectively ended in the 43rd minute when Mahrez struck from the penalty spot after Daniel Jebbison fouled Bernard...

The Chevron Championship Scores

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

FridayAt Nicklaus CourseThe Woodlands, TexasPurse: $5.1 millionYardage: 6,824; Par: 72Second RoundA Lim Kim71-65—136Megan Khang70-67—137Lilia Vu68-69—137Nelly Korda68-70—138Patty Tavatanakit71-67—138Brooke Henderson71-67—138Allisen Corpuz72-67—139Albane Valenzuela72-67—139Angel Yin69-70—139Xiyu Lin71-69—140Hyo Joo Kim70-70—140Cheyenne Knight71-69—140Ally Ewing70-70—140Celine Boutier73-67—140Nanna Koerstz Madsen72-68—140Hye Jin Choi71-70—141Eun-Hee Ji70-71—141Atthaya Thitikul70-71—141Gemma Dryburgh73-68—141Marina Alex68-73—141Lindsey Weaver-Wright72-69—141Dewi Weber73-68—141Chella Choi68-73—141Peiyun Chien67-74—141Amy Yang73-69—142Amari Avery73-69—142Carlota Ciganda70-72—142Ariya Jutanugarn71-71—142Linnea Strom73-69—142Danielle Kang73-69—142Jessica Korda73-69—142Mao Saigo74-68—142Karis Davidson70-72—142Andrea Lee73-69—142Nasa Hataoka70-72—142Matilda Castren71-72—143Jin Young Ko72-71—143Pavarisa Yoktuan75-68—143Na Rin An72-71—143Gaby Lopez75-68—143Georgia Hall70-73—143Ryann O’To...

The Chevron Championship Par Scores

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

FridayAt Nicklaus CourseThe Woodlands, TexasPurse: $5.1 millionYardage: 6,824; Par: 72Second RoundA Lim Kim71-65—136-8Megan Khang70-67—137-7Lilia Vu68-69—137-7Nelly Korda68-70—138-6Patty Tavatanakit71-67—138-6Brooke Henderson71-67—138-6Allisen Corpuz72-67—139-5Albane Valenzuela72-67—139-5Angel Yin69-70—139-5Xiyu Lin71-69—140-4Hyo Joo Kim70-70—140-4Cheyenne Knight71-69—140-4Ally Ewing70-70—140-4Celine Boutier73-67—140-4Nanna Koerstz Madsen72-68—140-4Hye Jin Choi71-70—141-3Eun-Hee Ji70-71—141-3Atthaya Thitikul70-71—141-3Gemma Dryburgh73-68—141-3Marina Alex68-73—141-3Lindsey Weaver-Wright72-69—141-3Dewi Weber73-68—141-3Chella Choi68-73—141-3Peiyun Chien67-74—141-3Amy Yang73-69—142-2Amari Avery73-69—142-2Carlota Ciganda70-72—142-2Ariya Jutanugarn71-71—142-2Linnea Strom73-69—142-2Danielle Kang73-69—142-2Jessica Korda73-69—142-2Mao Saigo74-68—142-2Karis Davidson70-72—142-2Andrea Lee73-69—142-2Nasa Hataoka70-72—142-2Matilda Castren71-72—143-1Jin Young Ko72-71—143-1Pavarisa Yoktuan75-68—143...

Lazio loses to Torino and could be overtaken by Juventus

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Lazio failed to consolidate second spot in Serie A after it was beaten by mid-table Torino 1-0 on Saturday to end a run of four straight wins.Ivan Ilić netted the only goal two minutes before halftime to help Torino to its first win in five matches.The result left Lazio two points above third-placed Juventus, which could cap a fantastic week with a win over runaway leader Napoli on Sunday. Juventus saw its 15-point penalty suspended on Thursday and also reached the Europa League semifinals.Lazio struggled to find its rhythm at the Stadio Olimpico. It did have a chance in the 38th minute with a free kick from a dangerous position but Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić comfortably saved the attempt from his brother Sergej Milinković-Savić.Moments later, Torino broke the deadlock when Ilić steered the ball through Sergej Milinković-Savić and past the diving Ivan Provedel.Lazio increased its pressing after the interval and even sent on Ciro Immobile. It was thought th...

Ray’ Jeffrey Springs to have Tommy John surgery Monday

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on Monday.Rays manager Kevin Cash announced the news before Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Springs was moved from the 15- to the 60-day injured list.Texas Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister, who specializes in the elbow ligament replacement procedure, will operate.The 30-year-old Springs went 2-0 with an 0.56 ERA during the Rays’ 13-0 start. The lefty departed after throwing two pitches in the fourth inning on April 13 against Boston. He threw a 79.8 mph changeup and a 83.5 mph slider to Justin Turner, then looked at his hand and elbow. His injury was initially diagnosed as ulnar nerve inflammation.Springs went 9-5 with a 2.46 ERA in 33 games, including 25 starts, last season, his first in the Rays’ rotation. He signed a $31 million, four-year contract in January.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Uno de los volcanes más activos de Ecuador lanza gigantezca nube de cenizas de 5 millas

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:53:15 GMT

El volcán Sangay, el más austral de la llamada “Avenida de los volcanes” de Ecuador, lanzó este sábado una nube de ceniza que se elevó a unas 5 millas (8 kilómetros) de su cráter y que, por efecto del viento, se dirigió a las vecinas provincias andinas de Chimborazo y Bolívar, así como a la costera de Los Ríos.El Instituto Geofísico (IG) de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional informó de que el fenómeno pudo ser observado por satélite y por cámaras que vigilan el comportamiento del coloso en un sector cercano conocido como Santa Rosa.La nube de gases y ceniza es similar a las que se han formado en los últimos días y corresponden al actual proceso eruptivo del Sangay, situado en la provincia amazónica de Morona Santiago, en un ramal andino que se adentra en la selva. Nube de cenizas: hace erupción uno de los volcanes más activos de Rusia Misterio bajo tierra: hallan nuevos tesoros tras 2,000 años sepultados en Pompeya “...