Actress Annie Wersching is best known for her role as FBI agent Renee Walker in the television series 24He died at the age of 45.

Wersching died Sunday morning in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer, his publicist told The Associated Press. The type of cancer is not specified.

Neil Druckman, creator of the video game The Last of Us, in which Wersching voiced Tess, wrote on Twitter: “We have lost a beautiful artist and human being. My heart is broken. Thoughts are with her loved ones.

Actor Abigail Spencer, who appeared with Wersching in the sci-fi series Timeless, tweeted: “We love Annie Wersching. You will be deeply missed.

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Wersching appeared in dozens of television shows during her two-decade career. His first credit was on Star Trek: Enterprise, and he had recurring roles in the seventh and eighth seasons of 24, Bosch, The Vampire Diaries, Marvel’s Runaways, The Rookie and, most recently, Second. Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard as Borg Queen.

According to Deadline, Wersching was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 and continued to work. She is survived by her husband, actor Stephen Full, and three sons. A GoFundMe page Set up to support the family.

ROME/TRIPOLI, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Italian energy giant Eni and Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed an $8 billion gas production deal on Saturday, aiming to boost energy supplies to Europe despite insecurity and political turmoil in the North African nation.

The agreement, signed during a visit to Tripoli by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, aims to increase gas production for the Libyan domestic market and for export.

Output will reach a plateau of 750 million cubic feet per day beginning in 2026, Eni said in a statement.

“This agreement enables major investments in Libya’s energy sector, contributing to local development and job creation, while strengthening Eni’s role as the country’s leading operator,” said its chief executive, Claudio Descalzi.

Meloni met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dibiba, head of the internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU), for talks in Tripoli that also focused on migration across the Mediterranean.

At a joint news conference with Descalzi, NOC President Farhad Bengdara said the gas deal lasted 25 years and was the most important new investment in Libya’s energy sector in a quarter of a century.

European countries have increasingly sought to replace Russian gas with energy supplies from North Africa and elsewhere over the past year because of the war in Ukraine.

Italy is already a leader in gas extraction from Algeria, where it is building a new strategic partnership that includes an investment in state energy company Sonatrac to help it reverse years of declining production.

Political risk

However, the agreements reached in Tripoli could be undermined by Libya’s internal conflict, which has divided the country between rival factions vying for control of the government and denying each other’s claims to political legitimacy.

Underscoring the uncertainty, Dbeibah’s own oil minister, Mohamed Oun, ruled out any deal the NOC could strike with Italy, saying in a video on the ministry’s website that the ministry should make such deals.

Eni’s Descalci said the deal would also include a carbon capture facility and solar power.

NOC chairman Bengtara was appointed last year by Dbeibah, whose own interim government was installed in 2021 through a UN-backed process.

The eastern-based parliament and factions that support it said early last year that the government was no longer legitimate, rejecting both Bengtara’s appointment and Tripoli’s deals with foreign states.

Chaos in Libya since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi has left much of the country in the hands of armed factions.

In statements to the press, DiPeba and Meloni also discussed illegal migration from Libya to Italy, which Rome’s right-wing leader made central to his political campaign when he came to power.

Dbeibah said Italy would support Libya by providing new search and rescue vessels.

Insecurity and lawlessness have made Libya a large, albeit dangerous, port for migrants trying to reach Europe, often via Italy. Every year hundreds of migrants die trying to make the journey.

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantossi, who oversees the migration issue for Rome, accompanied Meloni to Libya, as did Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Reporting by Ayman al-Warbali in Libya and Gavin Jones in Rome; Additional reporting by Ahmed Dolba and Enes Alashrey in Cairo; By Angus McDowall and Gavin Jones; Editing by Clelia Oziel

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A shooting and crash in Baltimore left one person dead and four children — including two infants — injured.

Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said officers received a ShotSpotter alert of multiple rounds fired near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Lawrence Street in the city’s Upton neighborhood around 6:39 p.m.

Harrison said that a person who was standing on the street was shot and was admitted to the hospital and died. Another man standing in the street was shot and is in stable condition, Harrison said.

A woman in the car was critically injured in the shooting. She went down the street and hit a pole.

There were two children in the car — a 6-year-old boy who was critically injured in the crash and a 2-year-old boy who was shot and is in critical but stable condition.

Harrison said someone fired shots, but they don’t know who the intended target was.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.

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One of the most loaded days of the college basketball season thus far arrives on Saturday, with the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge highlighting the weekend’s action. The slate tilts early and runs through the night to polish the slate with a matchup against No. 8 Kentucky at 8 p.m. 9 will end with the Kansas matchup.

The Big 12 is rated the best conference in college hoops this season after a No. 1 ranking last season, but the SEC has some bragging rights heading into the weekend after tying the series in 2019, winning each of its last two challenges—4 of 20 since the Big 12’s inception in 2013-14. 3 edge (both years the leagues were tied) as well as a 48-41 overall record. But the SEC is challenging in this event and has some favorable matchups that could be the first league to three-peat since the Big 12 did it three years ago.

Here our experts have picks and predictions for the biggest games of the day.

Odds by Caesars Sportsbook | East at all times

Special game | Oklahoma Sooners vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

2 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (try it for free) — Alabama beat some really good teams in the game this season — among them Kentucky, Missouri And State of Michigan — but I think OU keeps it close. The Crimson Tide hasn’t lost since mid-December, but has flirted with losing several times in recent outings. The Chinese at home and their depth will keep it tight and in numbers. Prediction: Oklahoma +6 — Boone

Special game | LSU Tigers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders

2 pm | ESPNU, fuboTV (try it for free) — LSU has lost seven straight and Texas Tech has lost eight straight, so on paper this looks like a pretty balanced matchup of struggling teams. But while the Red Raiders were at least competitive during that stretch, the Tigers averaged 24.8 points over their last four games. I’ll fade LSU until it shows it’s not worth the fade. Prediction: Texas Tech -3 — Boone

Special game | Missouri Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones

2 pm | ESPN2, fuboTV (try it for free) — A very evenly matched game between ISU and Mizzou here — good defense against the Cyclones and a good offense from the Tigers — so I’m going to lean the home team. Missouri’s only loss this season was on its home floor to a potential No. 1 seed Kansas And Alabama so if I’m getting points for the home team I’ll take it. Prediction: Missouri +1.5 — Boone

Special game | Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. TCU Horned Frogs

4 pm | ESPN2, fuboTV (try it for free) — This TCU team has double-digit wins over Kansas and OU, so I’d love to see them rotate on the road against a lower-tier SEC club. The Bulldogs have been competitive despite falling off their 11-0 start to a 12-8 record, so I expect this to be close, but riding the Horned Frogs here. Prediction: TCU -2 — Boone

Special game | Baylor Bears vs. Arkansas Razorbacks

4 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (try it for free) — Davonte Davis has emerged as a difference-maker for Arkansas, Ricky Council IV slumped slightly and No. 1 recruit Nick Smith Jr. is still sidelined with a knee injury. Waco was led by a backcourt trio of Keonte George, LJ Cryer and Adam Flagler. These two teams go in opposite directions, so I’ll take the late riser. Prediction: Baylor -6 — Boone

Special game | Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns

6 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (try it for free) — Another sad choice. I think this is likely to be the best game of the weekend. Texas has a top-shelf offense and goes on the road to face a Tennessee team built around its No. 1-ranked defense. My only concern is whether or not there are horses to keep up the Vols Horns. Tennessee hasn’t had that problem of late, but this Texas team is built to pull off this win even in a road venue. Prediction: Texas +7.5 — Boone

Special game | Kansas State Wildcats vs. Florida Gators

6 pm | ESPN2, fuboTV (try it for free) — Kansas State is still undefeated at home all season under first-year coach Jerome Tang, and that streak rolls into the Florida Octagon of Doom this weekend. The Wildcats are 8-3 ATS at home this season, so I’d like to put the number with them at this point. Prediction: Kansas State -5 — Boone

No. 9 Kansas at Kentucky

Special game | Kentucky Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks

8 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (try it for free) — One of the most fascinating elements of the Kentucky-Kansas matchup will be how KU’s understated approach will look in the front court against UK’s interior monster Oscar DeShipwe. While UK has developed a more flexible and versatile defense, the Wildcats haven’t played as aggressively as Kansas since they were burned by Alabama on Jan. 7 amid the reduced role of undersized point guard Zahvir Wheeler. It could be a long night for UK if the Jayhawks can use their undersized teams to keep Shipway away from the basket and keep Kentucky off 1-on-1 triples with players like Jalen Wilson, Grady Dick and Kevin McCuller. Prediction: Kansas +1 — David Cobb

Special game | Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Ole Miss Rebels

8 pm | ESPN2, fuboTV (try it for free) — This Oklahoma State team has got some sass and looks like it could be a tricky second weekend team with veteran guard play and the way it plays inside and outside with the odd pairing of Kalib Boone and Moussa Cisse. I like this pull pokes a close one. Prediction: Ole Miss +10 — Boone

12 noon | ESPN, fuboTV (try it for free) — Kicking the predictions with an upset pick! Auburn has a terrific bunch that can play inside and out with Wendell Green and Johnny Broom. West Virginia is a tough out, especially Morgantown, but talent for talent I think I’d like the Tigers by a smidge to make this close and maybe pull off the upset in the first game of the day. Prediction: Auburn +4 — Boone

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Clark noted that Purdy has clearly outplayed Jimmy Garoppolo; He’s been more consistent, and he’s shown more ability outside of the pocket. Then Clark made his second bold announcement: Trey Lance’s time had already come and gone in the Bay Area.

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DJ Holmes and Amy Robach, anchors of the third hour of ABC’s flagship morning show “Good Morning America,” are leaving ABC News, network president Kim Godwin announced in a memo to employees Friday evening.

“I know this has been a distraction for many of us, but don’t forget all the great work that makes ABC News the #1 news network in America, and it’s all because of you,” Godwin wrote in the memo. “I want to thank you again for your patience and professionalism during this time,” via CNN.

A decision on who will co-host ABC’s “GMA3” and “20/20” — which Robach co-hosts — will come later, Godwin said.

“After many fruitful conversations with Amy Robach and TJ Holmes about different options, we all agreed that moving on from ABC News was in the best interest of everyone,” an ABC spokesperson said in a statement Friday evening. “We recognize their talent and dedication over the years and thank them for their contributions.”

The network is in talks with the “GMA3” anchors this week about the exit, and talks have advanced to the final stage, a person familiar with the matter said. A final deal could be reached by Friday afternoon.

“There’s a lot of frustration on all sides that could have been handled better,” the person said.

After the Daily Mail reported that Holmes and Robach were romantically involved last month, they were all out.

In a memo sent to network employees at the time, ABC News President Kim Godwin announced that the anchors would remain off the air pending the outcome of an internal review.

Godwin called the matter an “internal and external distraction” and asked employees not to “gossiper” about the matter while at work.

Although the couple has not aired on “GMA3,” they have filled a rotating cast of hosts for Roebuck and Holmes.

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The San Francisco Superior Court released the video and audio recording Friday Last year’s attack Paul Pelosi, district attorney’s office to make materials public after California court’s ruling

One of the videos shows body-cam footage of officers who arrived at Pelosi’s home when she was assaulted on October 28, 2022. The footage shows the chaos of the alleged attack David DeBabe Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband was attacked.

In the video, Paul Pelosi and DeBabe appear to have their hands on a hammer and DeBabe is holding Pelosi’s hand as the officers open the door.

“Drop the hammer,” says the officer.

“Oh, no,” DeBape replies.

DeBabe then grabbed the hammer from Pelosi’s hand and walked toward him. Officers rushed into the home, subdued and handcuffed DePape.

CNN has obtained a CD containing the files released by the court. In addition to the body-cam footage, the files also include audio from police interviews with DePape, a 911 call made by Paul Pelosi while DePape was at home and home surveillance video, the court previously said.

The videos were shown at a preliminary court hearing. The court’s ruling follows a motion by a coalition of news organizations including CNN to mandate public release of the materials.

DePape’s attorneys argued against the public release of the audio and footage, saying writing it down would “irreparably damage” his right to a fair trial. DePape has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges related to the attack, including assault and attempted murder.

Pelosi was there Hit hard in October According to court documents, a male assailant who was looking for the then-House Speaker attacked the couple’s home with a hammer — a move that ultimately prompted Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step down as House Democratic leader.

Court documents revealed DeBabe awoke Paul Pelosi shortly after 2 a.m. with a large hammer and several white zip ties, asking, “Where’s Nancy? Where’s Nancy?” He then threatened to tie up Paul Pelosi, preventing him from escaping through the elevator, according to the documents. DeBabe then reportedly told him, “I can take you out.”

Paul Pelosi called 911 after letting the assailant go to the bathroom, his phone still charging, and he spoke confidentially to police.

Following the attack, Paul Pelosi was victimized surgery Nancy Pelosi’s spokeswoman said in a statement, “to repair a fractured skull and severe injuries to her right arm and hand.”

On Thursday, the Democratic congresswoman told reporters she was taking her husband’s recovery “one day at a time.”

“He’s made some progress, but it’s going to be at least another three months, I think, until he’s back to normal, but the prayers are very helpful,” Pelosi said.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, he said he had not seen the video of the incident and was not sure if he would.

“Watching an attack in my husband’s life was the hardest thing. But I don’t know.”