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KNBC reporter asked about fuel before helicopter crash
The reporter, Eliana Moreno, was told by pilot George Maciniw that the aircraft had more than an hour of fuel left, according to video obtained by The Desk.
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NTSB investigators begin probe of deadly KNBC-TV helicopter crash
Video footage captured on board KNBC-TV's helicopter is providing early clues into what happened just before it crashed on Tuesday.
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Sinclair, Nexstar launch joint NextGen TV consumer campaign
The GoNextGen TV campaign launches on Thursday across more than a dozen local TV markets where both broadcasters have operations.
Hearst Television ad operations executive Marc Mekler to retire
Marc Mekler, a longtime Hearst Television advertising operations executive, will retire at the end of the year after more than four decades with the company.
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Three dead after KNBC-TV helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
Pilot George Maciniw and journalist Eliana Moreno were on board the helicopter at the time of the incident, the television station confirmed in a statement.
Gray Media, DAZN to put 15 Cavaliers games on free local TV
DAZN has reached a deal with Gray Media to put more than a dozen regular-season games from the Cleveland Cavaliers on two local TV stations.
Amazon rolls out bundle with five services, including Starz, for $30 per month
The new bundle comes at a time when Amazon is driving growth to specialty and niche streaming services, according to data from Antenna.
Gray Media promotes Ronna Steber to Chief Revenue Officer role
Steber will lead advertising sales strategy, establish sales best practices and oversee new business development initiatives across Gray’s markets.
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HappyKids adds MLB Clubhouse in first major sports league partnership
The deal marks HappyKids’ first partnership with a major sports league and gives MLB another distribution outlet for youth-focused content.
Paramount, Comcast may wind down SkyShowtime joint venture
Comcast and Paramount are undertaking a strategic review of SkyShowtime's business in Europe, and could shut down the service; no final decision has been made.
Prime Video adds short-form news clips to streaming service
The clips will appear in the Trending Topics and Local News carousels and will initially be available on smart TVs and other living room devices.
NBC beats Netflix in Week 1 NFL kickoff ratings battle
Netflix's U.S. viewership for its Week 1 game in Australia was lower compared to NBC's viewership for its Super Bowl rematch one day earlier.
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