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☆ Liz Cheney warns that Trump won't leave office if he's elected to a second term and says voting for him 'may mean the last election that you ever get to vote in'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Liz Cheney said former President Trump has already tried to remain in office and would do so again. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "I think that's a real problem, and I think that the challenge is to make sure that those people understand and recognize that a Trump vote is not acceptable," she said. "[T]hat choice can never be Donald Trump because a vote for Donald Trump may mean the last election that you ever get to vote in." Cheney sought renomination as the GOP nominee for her at-large seat in August 2022, but lost the primary to now-Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Persons: Liz Cheney, Trump, Cheney's, —, Donald Trump, Savannah Guthrie, He's, Cheney, needling, Kevin McCarthy, California —, Adam Kinzinger, Joe Biden's, Harriet Hageman Organizations: Service, GOP, House Republican Conference, Capitol, Republican, Rep Locations: NBC's, Wyoming, United States

NEW YORK (AP) — Beloved characters like Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants will take to the skies above New York City Thursday while bands march along the streets below as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season. The Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner has a prime spot — performing just before the arrival of Santa Claus, which marks the end of the parade. Other celebrities and musical groups taking part include Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, Brandy, Jessie James Decker, Pentatonix and Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke. The parade also includes performances from the casts of some Broadway shows. The parade isn't just about what's going on in the skies, though.

Persons: SpongeBob, Cher, Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, Brandy, Jessie James Decker, Pentatonix, Grace Stanke, Leo the, It's “, ”, Will Coss, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker Organizations: New York City, Central, Miss, Netflix, NBC Locations: New York, Santa Claus, “

☆ How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Claire Fahy | More About Claire Fahy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, with over three million spectators expected to brave the early-morning cold for a view of the procession’s many floats, balloons and celebrity performers. This year, NBC has moved the broadcast up a half-hour to an 8:30 a.m. start. There will also be additional cameras stationed along the route for new angles of SpongeBob, Ronald McDonald and Bluey. Who will broadcast the event? The broadcast will air on NBC and livestream on Peacock beginning at 8:30 a.m.Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker of the “Today” show will host the broadcast of the event, which ends at noon.

Persons: SpongeBob, Ronald McDonald, Bluey, livestream, Peacock, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker Organizations: NBC Locations: Savannah

NEW YORK (AP) — Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar can be the opening act when it comes to Santa. Organizers of this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have nabbed the Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner for their 97th annual event. Cher will make her appearance just before the parade's end, signaled by the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, parade organizers said. This year’s parade will feature 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and eight performance groups. Other marching bands this year will represent Alabama, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, New York, Illinois, New Jersey and Texas.

Persons: Cher, It's, Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, ENHYPEN, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Drew Holcomb, Jessie James Decker, Ashley Park, ” Pentatonix, Paul Russell, Amanda Shaw, Alex Smith, Manuel Turizo, Jordan Chiles, Ezra Frech, Jessica Long, Grace Stanke, Kung, Panda’s, ” “ Leo, ”, ” “, ” “ Pillsbury Doughboy ”, Uncle Dan, “, Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, ” “ Ronald McDonald, Stuart, SpongeBob, Mariah Carey, Marjory Stoneman, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Carlos Adyan, Andrea Meza, ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: En, Miss, ” “ Pillsbury, “, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, NBC, Telemundo Locations: Brandy, Chicago, Manuel Turizo ., U.S, In Ohio, Parkland, Florida, Alabama, Indiana , Wisconsin , Michigan, Washington , New York , Illinois , New Jersey, Texas, Peacock, Savannah, “, Spanish

This year, advertisers and ad agencies may well use the strike as a bargaining tool, said Erin Firneno, vice president of business intelligence for researcher Advertiser Perceptions. The writers’ strike, which has entered its third week, is also injecting a new element of uncertainty for ad buyers, at a time when television viewership is declining and the possibility of recession looms. While the TV networks have long contended with splintered viewership amid the rise of social media and streaming, the writers' strike puts content production at risk, said Rishad Tobaccowala, a former executive at advertising and public relations giant Publicis Groupe and advisor on business transformation. Last year, NBC’s upfront presentation emphasized star power as the network returned to a live event after a COVID-19-imposed hiatus. Ahead of the upfront presentations, media executives sought to reassure investors about the strike’s impact.

☆ E. Jean Carroll's lawyer said Trump 'was basically a witness against himself'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

E. Jean Carroll's lawyer said Donald Trump was "a witness against himself." A Manhattan jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in 1996. "There's no question that both of those things helped our case," Kaplan said. In his deposition, Trump's comment came after he said anyone who is a "star" can largely get away with grabbing women. On Tuesday, a Manhattan jury unanimously found Trump liable of sexually abusing Carroll in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in 1996.

A jury found Trump sexually abused Carroll and defamed her when denying it, awarding her $5 million. After the verdict was read, Carroll told Trump's attorney, Joe Tacopina: "He did it." "I am overwhelmed, overwhelmed with joy and happiness and delight for the women in this country," Carroll told Savannah Guthrie on the "Today" show Wednesday morning. "She didn't say that to me," Tacopina told Insider on Wednesday. "This is not about the money," Carroll told Guthrie.

☆ E. Jean Carroll's lawyer promised they'll make Trump pay up the $5 million she's owed — but wouldn't say how
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

E. Jean Carroll's lawyer promised Donald Trump will pay up the $5 million in damages he owes. A jury on Tuesday found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in 1996. Trump's lawyer in the case, Joe Tacopina, maintained that they plan to appeal the case and won't have to pay Carroll anything quite yet. A Manhattan jury on Tuesday found the former president liable of sexually abusing Carroll in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in 1996. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million total in damages.

☆ Were Will and Kate Late to the Coronation? The News Media Wonders.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-06 | by ( Michael M. Grynbaum | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the down-to-the-minute choreography of Saturday’s coronation, William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, had been expected to arrive outside Westminster Abbey at roughly 10:45 a.m. They would be among the last guests to enter the church before the stars of the show, King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Instead, Charles and Camilla pulled up to the abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach and then, rather awkwardly, did not alight. Were William and Kate running late? None of the hundreds of journalists loitering by the broadcast booths outside Buckingham Palace seemed to know for sure.

☆ Trump lawyer Tacopina says 'I feel we're not going to get to a jury' in New York case
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Lawyer of former US president Donald Trump, Joe Tacopina speaks to the press outside the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on April 4, 2023 after Trump's hearing. A criminal defense lawyer for Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects that the porn star hush money case against the former president to get dismissed without having to go to trial in New York City. "I feel that we're not going to get to a jury," the lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, said in an interview on NBC's "Today Show." "I think this case is going to fall on its merits on legal challenges well before we get to a jury," Tacopina said. Tacopina did not answer Guthrie's question about whether a "fair jury" could be selected for trial in Manhattan.

☆ ‘Today’ Co-Anchor Savannah Guthrie Lists New York Condo for $7.1 Million
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Katherine Clarke | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Be the first to know about the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert. “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her husband, strategic communications consultant Michael Feldman, are listing their New York apartment for $7.1 million.

☆ Kim Kardashian buys Princess Diana’s amethyst and diamond cross for $197,453
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Liz Calvario | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Kim Kardashian is now the owner of one of Princess Diana’s precious jewels. The “Kardashians” star bought the Princess of Wales’ amethyst and diamond Attallah Cross for $197,453, Sotheby’s London announced on Jan. 18. The piece was worn by Diana on Oct. 27, 1987, when she attended a charity gala in London. Diana, Princess Of Wales, arrives at a charity gala wearing a gold and amethyst crucifix in 1987. Diana’s famous sapphire engagement ring, which now belongs to the new Princess of Wales, the former Kate Middleton, was also designed by Garrard.

☆ Al Roker returns to 'TODAY' after two months
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Lindsay Lowe | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Al Roker returned to "TODAY" on Friday after two months away, and he was in great spirits as he joined Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb in Studio 1A at the top of the show. Roker walked onto set, sharing hugs and kisses with Guthrie and Kotb, while the crew applauded. You are my second family and it’s just great to be back — and wearing pants!” Roker joked. Al Roker returns to "TODAY" on Friday. Roker then spent another stint in the hospital, returning home once more on Dec. 8.

☆ Family of Idaho murder suspect is 'obviously shocked,' lawyer says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The family of the the suspect arrested in the slayings of four University of Idaho students is "obviously shocked" at the first-degree murder charges he faces, his lawyer said in an interview with NBC's "TODAY" on Tuesday, hours before the suspect is expected to appear in court in Pennsylvania for an extradition hearing. "They don't believe it to be Bryan, they can't believe this, they're obviously shocked," said Jason LaBar, the chief public defender of Monroe County. LaBar is representing Bryan Kohberger, 28, in the extradition request — which he said is not being challenged — but is not part of his murder defense. LaBar said he has visited Kohberger in custody four times since his arrest last Friday in northeastern Pennsylvania, about 2,500 miles from the Idaho campus. Kohberger could be on a plane back to Idaho as early as Tuesday night.

☆ Women journalists remember Barbara Walters: 'Her powerful legacy lives on'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters report from London during the wedding of Prince William and Princes Kate in 2011. Guthrie posted a throwback photo of Walters at the “TODAY” anchor desk with the caption: “thank you, Barbara. Harry Reasoner and Barbara Barbara on the set of ABC's evening news in 1976. "Her powerful legacy lives on in all the women journalists who were influenced by her passionate work and searing interviews," Roberts wrote. 'This is my legacy'Led by Oprah, 25 women journalists who were influenced by Barbara Walters say goodbye to her during her final co-host appearance on "The View" in 2014.

☆ ‘TODAY’ show’s Al Roker returns to hospital after treatment for blood clots
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

“TODAY” show weatherman and anchor Al Roker has been readmitted to the hospital after revealing last month he was treated for blood clots. “It was wonderful hosting the celebration, but, of course, we all wished that Al could’ve been with us,” Kotb said. “Al Roker-- hurry back to us... counting the days xoxoxo,” Kotb wrote. Roker took some time off following the diagnosis, and returned to the “TODAY” show with a clean bill of health. “It was this great relief,” he told “TODAY” viewers at the time.

☆ Al Roker misses Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but is on the mend
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —Al Roker missed his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years as he recovers from a health scare. The famed “Today” meteorologist recently shared that he had been hospitalized after a blood clot in his leg traveled to his lungs. “After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery,” Roker wrote on his verified Instagram account. “Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.”It kept Roker from his traditional co-hosting of the annual parade along with his “Today” colleagues Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. NBC meteorologist Dylan Dreyer filled in for Roker at the event on Thursday and fielded a call from President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, who inquired about how Roker was doing.

☆ 'TODAY' show's Al Roker reveals he's in the hospital and being treated for blood clots
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

"TODAY" show meteorologist and anchor Al Roker revealed on Friday that he is in the hospital after being admitted last week for a blood clot in his leg and a few in his lungs. Roker says he's getting the medical care he needs and is "on the way to recovery." "Al Roker-- hurry back to us... counting the days xoxoxo," commented Hoda Kotb. "It's hard to slow down Al, but he's on the mend and he's on the way to recovery," said Guthrie. “It was this great relief,” Roker told "TODAY" viewers at the time.

☆ Al Roker is recovering after being hospitalized for blood clots
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Al Roker has revealed he has been recently hospitalized and receiving treatment for blood clots. “After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery,” he added. Roker signed off with, “Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon. “It’s hard to slow down Al but he’s on the mend and he’s on the way to recovery,” Guthrie added. “I don’t know if he watches this show but we love you, Al.

☆ Roger Federer closes out pro tennis career in match with doubles partner Rafael Nadal
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Samantha Kubota | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Roger Federer said goodbye to pro tennis Friday night at London’s Laver Cup with his longtime competitor-turned-doubles-partner Rafael Nadal. Following the match, Federer, the Swiss tennis legend and 20-time Grand Slam winner, appeared to tear up and waved to the cheering crowd, mouthing “Thank you.”“It’s been a perfect journey,” Federer said. Roger Federer of Team Europe acknowledges the crowd following their final match during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on Sept. 23, 2022 in London. Hours before Friday's match, Federer tweeted: “I’ve done this thousands of times, but this one feels different. Roger Federer of Team Europe plays a backhand shot during the doubles match between Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on Sept. 23, 2022 in London.

Roger Federer has said he is "definitely done" playing professional tennis and has no plans to come out of retirement after announcing last week that he was quitting the sport. "Serena seems to be wavering a little," she said, referencing tennis star Serena Williams. I am definitely done," Federer, the winner of 20 major singles titles, responded. Federer announced his retirement from tennis last Thursday. Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, while Djokovic has claimed 21 major trophies.

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