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Bachmann Under Scrutiny for Migraines Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:31AMLess than a month before the influential Ames Straw Poll there is confusion among Republican candidates
Interview: 'Undefeated' Director Steve Bannon Seeks to Set Record Straight on Palin Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:11PMDecked out in a gray hoodie that looks more like she’s going for a jog than running a presidential campaign, Sarah Palin looks out at readers from the cover of this week’s Newsweek magazine.
Death toll at 39 in ongoing heat wave Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:20AMWASHINGTON, July 13 (UPI) -- The death toll from a heat wave in much of the United States reached 39 as the National Weather Service issued warnings for 24 states, officials said Wednesday.
Samsung AT&T Summer Krush 2011 Presents: An Evening With Coldplay Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:00AMSamsung Telecommunications America today announced that Coldplay will headline the Los Angeles concert for the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush 2011 series, with proceeds from the event benefitting the GRAMMY Foundation's GRAMMY in the Schools music education programs for high school students. Â As well, select songs from the Coldplay performance will air the same evening on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:12PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Dust storm engulfs Phoenix Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:24PMA massive dust storm engulfed the southwestern US city of Phoenix late Tuesday, blotting out the sun and knocking down electricity poles, local media reported.
Phoenix PD investigating home invasion Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:44AMPHOENIX (AP) — A home invasion in west Phoenix turned into a shootout with police officers. A Phoenix police spokesman tells ABC 15.Com that officers responded to a home invasion call around 2 a.m. near 55th Avenue and McDowell Road. As officers arrived, someone inside a car was driving off and firing a gun at officers. Police were not hit and the driver got away. ___ Information from: KNXV-TV ...
Massive dust storm engulfs US city Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:12AMWASHINGTON : A massive dust storm engulfed the southwestern US city of Phoenix late Tuesday, blotting out the sun and knocking down electricity poles, local media reported.
Billowing mountain of dust storms US city Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:11AMA MASSIVE dust storm has engulfed the southwestern US city of Phoenix, blotting out the sun and knocking down electricity poles.
Epitome Of A Bad Mother: Another Toddler Is Dead Thanks To Biting And Beating From Mom’s “Babysitter” Boyfriend Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:45AMThis guy truly ain’t sh*t ! Three-year-old Ty’Shea Austin is dead after being left in the care of her mother’s live-in thug love Martwane Mackey who has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and child abuse. Authorities say, Mackey,
Phoenix teen bit, beat girlfriend's 3-year-old girl to death: police Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:07AMA Phoenix man brutally beat and bit his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter to death - and nearly did the same to her year-old sister, police said.
1 dead, 1 wounded in Mesa shootings Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:16AMMESA, Ariz. (AP) — Mesa police are looking for a shooter after one man was fatally shot and a second was wounded overnight. The shootings occurred near Crismon and Southern Avenue. ABC 15.Com reports the 18 and 19-year-olds were sitting in a car when one of the teens called police and reported the shootings around 1 a.m. A police spokesman tells the Phoenix television station the wounded teen is ...
Starr report Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:51AM"Access Hollywood Live" has earned a second season in syndication. The show (11 a.m./Ch. 4), hosted by Billy Bush and Kit Hoover, aired in 15 markets in its maiden season and was up 13 percent in households last month (nationally) over May 2010. It also performed very strongly...
Sarah Palin to Attend Iowa Premiere of 'The Undefeated' Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 10:46AMABC News' Sheila Marikar reports: Sarah Palin's going to Iowa. The production and publicity firms behind the new documentary about Palin released a statement today confirming the former Alaska governor and her husband will attend the Tuesday premiere of "The...
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 11:06 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:43PMNEW YORK (AP) -- The news conference to announce NBC's victory over two rivals to broadcast Olympic games in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 was notable for the name left unsaid. That would be Dick Ebersol, the television executive whose name has been synonymous with Olympics telecasts for two decades....
Reminder Remembers, 6/16/11 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:36AMCompiled by Daniel Dullum ONE YEAR AGO June 17, 2010 Curis Resources is seeking a “Major General Plan Amendment” from the town of Florence to operate the Florence Copper Project off Hunt Highway across from Poston Butte, an issue that will be addressed by the Florence Planning and Zoning Commission at public hearings on Aug. 5 and Aug. 19. The Town Council will hold a public hearing, followed by ...
Man Boards Plane in Bra, Panties and Heels Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:53PMA man in underwear and high heels boarded a U.S. Airways flight days before a man was booted for wearing baggy pants.
John McCain's Remarks On Arizona Wildfires Spark Backlash (VIDEO) Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 9:44PMSIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — It always comes back to illegal immigration in Arizona -– even when the state is on fire. Sen. John McCain on Monday defended a statement he made over the weekend that there was "substantial evidence" border crossers were partly responsible for wildfires in the state.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has chance to end skid at MIS on Sunday Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 1:11AMPile on the numbers. Go ahead. Three years. One-hundred seven starts without a victory. Out of the Chase for the Championship the last two seasons. Ouch, ouch and ouch.
A Cooler Sun Won't Stop Climate Change Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:49PMThere are those in this country that would like nothing more than to be able to stick their fingers in their ears, hum a little tune, and hope that climate change will go away. We’re all guilty of it sometimes, particularly in the summer , when that blast of 55-degree climate-controlled air hits our skin. It’s tempting to glom on to any hint that we’re not going to have to deal with this problem ...
Helt Named KNXV Phoenix GM Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:17PMNew boss for Scripps' southwest...
Helt Named Vice President and General Manager of Phoenix's KNXV Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:40PMAnita Helt, an accomplished television executive and community leader, has been named vice president and general manager of KNXV, the Scripps-owned ABC affiliate in Phoenix.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 11:06 Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:13AMThe Associated Press David Ortiz hit a two-run homer and Jonathan Papelbon labored through the ninth inning to earn his 200th save, leading the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees, 6-4, Tuesday night. Jacoby Ellsbury led off the game with a home run and Adrian Gonzalez hit an RBI triple for...
The Programming Insider: Monday 6/13/11 Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:43AMIn Today's Issue: Primetime Ratings: Weekend Results Ratings Box: What’s Hot/What’s Not On the Air Tonight Prime-Time Programming Options TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest TV Trivia Time: Remember Topanga? ________________________________________________________________ PRIME-TIME RATINGS: Weekend Results Friday 6/10/11 Note: The following results are based on the fast affiliate ratings (Live Plus ...
Jeff Gordon wins at Pocono, moves up on victory list Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 2:52AMHis 84 victories tie him with Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip. Richard Petty leads with 200 wins and David Pearson is second with 105.
Obama's Bin Laden Polling Bump Fades Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 12:34PMWASHINGTON -- A batch of new national polls released this week share a similar theme: All show a fade of the modest "bounce" in President Barack Obama's approval ratings that occurred just after the killing of terrorist Osama bin Laden in early May. For the moment, however, HuffPost Pollster's trend estimate -- based on all readings of Obama's approval -- remains slightly higher now than it was ...
Sarah Palin's Documentary to Go Nationwide July 15 Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:17AMABC News' Sheila Marikar (@SheilaYM) reports: Sarah Palin's documentary is coming soon to a theater near you. ARC Entertainment, the publicity firm behind "The Undefeated," announced today that the film that chronicles Palin's curtailed term as governor of Alaska, will...
Will Shake-Ups Shake Out The 2012 GOP Field? (The Note) Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:01AMOver the course of just a few hours yesterday afternoon we saw some pretty big shake-ups in the Republican presidential field: Newt Gingrich’s campaign suddenly imploded; Mitt Romney dismissed himself from the Iowa Straw Poll, and the Rick Perry for President “campaign” turned more serious.
Will Team Gingrich Become Team Perry? Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:01AMHow shake-Ups could shake out the 2012 GOP field.
DJ to the stars Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:20AMHe’s spun at private parties thrown by Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria, but it’s in Miami where DJ Erok feels most comfortable. “Every time I come back, it reminds me why I started this career in the first place.”
Arizona Wildfires May Hit Power Lines Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 6:29AMThe massive wildfires raging in Arizona expanded as wind-whipped flames tore through canyons in the eastern mountains, forcing firefighters to retreat from flames that have ripped through the popular vacation town of Greer. Officials ordered the evacuation of two towns and the flames are threatening power supplies, which may lead to rolling blackouts across parts of Texas and New Mexico.
NBA Finals Capsules: In a close NBA Finals, James plans to be better Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:03PMDALLAS (AP) — For nearly one year, LeBron James has shaken off the criticism, laughed off the trash talk. None of it mattered to James, not as long as the Miami Heat remained on the route to a championship.
The Programming Insider: Tuesday 6/07/11 Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 8:59AMIn Today's Issue Prime-Time Metered Market Monday Ratings: Reality Rules on ABC Ratings Box: What’s Hot/What’s Not On the Air Tonight: Prime-Time Programming Options TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest TV Trivia Time: The Queen of the Hill PRIME-TIME METERED MARKET MONDAY RATINGS: Reality Rules on ABC Monday 6/06/11 Note: The overnight data now includes DVR playback until 3 a.m. local time. One year ...
NBA Finals Capsules: Mavericks down 2-1, James not sure there's a big fix Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:48AMDALLAS (AP) — Even when the Dallas Mavericks erase those big leads Miami keeps building, another problem lurks. LeBron James simply switches over to Jason Terry, blanketing the Dallas Mavericks' No. 2 scoring option the way he did league MVP Derrick Rose in the previous round.
Palin: Arizona home not base for Senate try Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 12:57AMSarah Palin, a new Arizona homeowner, revved up speculation that she might seek the 2012 Republican presidential nomination with her ''One Nation'' bus tour of American historical sites from the Washington, D.C, area to New England.
Classroom Notes Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 12:37AMNAU student joins Gaza Freedom Flotilla
In Unsurprising News: Palin Has No Plans To Run for U.S. Senate Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:54PMCorey Rangel, a reporter for ABC-15 in Phoenix, was at Sky Harbor Airport and ran into Sarah Palin, who is taking a break from giving impromptu history lessons on her buscapade and retreating to her new Scottsdale estate. He asked her if she was planning on running for retiring U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl's seat: She didn't answer the question about running for President, but did talk about a run for ...
NBA High-5: Mavericks, with sweep rumblings starting, once again shows impressive mettle Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 2:38PMAssociated Press Dirk Nowitzki uses his injured left hand to put up the game-winning layup in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
What's going on: Arizona man kills 5 before taking own life Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7:11AMThe toll included the suspected gunman, 73-year-old Carey Hal Dyess, and the prominent Yuma attorney who represented his ex-wife in their divorce.
Shaquille O’Neal’s Career Highlights and Achievements [Year-By-Year] Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:45AMWith a simple tweet, Shaquille O’Neal announces his retirement after 19 years of playing in the NBA. It’s so sad to see a great player go but it’s about time. The self-proclaimed Superman was only able to play in 37 games in the regular season for the Boston Celtics due to an Achilles injury. His [...]
NBA Finals Capsules: Mavs' obstacles are Nowitzki's finger, Heat's defense Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 3:18AMMIAMI (AP) — Brian Cardinal took one look at Dirk Nowitzki's injured finger, turned to the Dallas Mavericks' trainer and recommended his treatment plan.
Jim Sackett announces retirement Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 10:38PMAfter 33 years as an anchor at Florida’s top-rated television station, WPTV NewsChannel 5’s Jim Sackett has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by Michael Williams, co-anchor of the 5:30 p.m. newscast.
MLB contest: 2011 All-Star FanFest wedding Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 6:15PMAs a part of 2011 MLB All-Star Week in Phoenix, Major League Baseball will host one lucky couple's wedding on Tuesday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m. (Ariz. time) at the diamond erected inside Phoenix Convention Center, site of MLB All-Star FanFest. The All-Star Game will be held that night.
Katie Couric Receives WNBA Inspiration Award Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 11:11AMshare: digg facebook twitter Though she's not known as a basketball fan, Katie Couric was honored Tuesday by the WNBA with the league's 2011 Inspiration Award. Upon receiving the award at a luncheon at the Gotham Hotel in New York City, the recently departed CBS Evening News anchor said, I certainly appreciate the importance of having a good team around you. The WNBA's 15th season tips off ...
Shaq vs. Ben Roethlisberger? ABC gets the nod Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 7:25AMShaquille O’Neal would deluge Michael Phelps in a cannonball competition. What about a race across the pool? We’ll see. The NBA superstar will star in “Shaq Vs.,” a TV series where the 15-time All-Star center will challenge top athletes in their respective sports.
Obama in Ireland - live coverage Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 11:46PMBarack Obama kicks off a six-day European trip today in Ireland. The US president will meet Mary McAleese, his Irish counterpart, before travelling to his ancestral home of Moneygall. Follow live updates here 10.41am: Obama has just planted a tree in Phoenix Park, to rapturous applause. "What a great job!" exclaims Mary McAleese. (It wasn't that great a job). Anyway Obama is now speaking to some ...
Obama in Ireland - as it happened Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 12:20AMBarack Obama kicked off a six-day European trip today in Ireland, drinking a Guinness in his Irish ancestor's home village and gave a memorable speech in Dublin 9.30am: Ireland's burgeoning reputation for booking big-name acts continues to grow. Last week the country welcomed the Queen , who wowed supporters with her ability to wear green, make small talk and resist the lure of Guinness. This ...
Obama in Ireland - as it happened Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 12:20AMBarack Obama kicked off a six-day European trip today in Ireland, drinking a Guinness in his Irish ancestor's home village and gave a memorable speech in Dublin 9.30am: Ireland's burgeoning reputation for booking big-name acts continues to grow. Last week the country welcomed the Queen , who wowed supporters with her ability to wear green, make small talk and resist the lure of Guinness. This ...
Twitter reviews … Scottish censorship … Hun’s tantrum … Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 10:18PMThere's no doubt about it, Seven's new US import No Ordinary Family is a hit. Says who? Oh just some random people on Twitter. Plus, Scotland's controversial front page and other media news of the day. Read more on the blog...
AAPOR Honors Industry Leaders and Announces 2012-2013 Leadership at 2011 Annual Conference Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:24PMThe American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the nation's leading association for public opinion and survey research professionals, honored leaders and innovators in the field and announced the group's newly elected Executive Council members at its 66th Annual Conference in Phoenix. The award winners included the research team whose surveys of active duty military personnel and ...