Q: Has the TV show “Vegas” been canceled, or will it return in the fall?
—Glenda Nielsen, Marietta
A: The show wasn't among the 18 shows that were renewed by CBS in late March, but co-star Michael Chiklis tweeted in February that he's confident "Vegas" will return. "No (it won't be canceled)," Chiklis wrote. " 'Vegas' is a powerful show with a huge audience that will continue to grow over time. Thanks for watching!" Ratings have been marginal for the show, which is in its first year, and CBS recently moved the final six of this year's episodes from Tuesday to Friday night to tap into an older viewing audience. "Vegas" had 7 million viewers on April 12, but had its lowest rating of the season for the 18-49 age group.
Q: Did the U.S. government send a representative to attend Margaret Thatcher’s funeral. If so, who was it?
—Ann Churchman, Lilburn
A: James Baker and George Shultz, two former secretaries of state, led the U.S. delegation at the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on Wednesday. The British press stated its displeasure that the delegation didn't include a former president or a representative from President Barack Obama's administration. Shultz was the Secretary of State for President Ronald Reagan and Baker served under George H.W. Bush. The U.S. delegation also included Barbara Stephenson, charge d'affaires to Britain and Northern Ireland, and Louis Susman, former U.S. ambassador to Britain.
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