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Cable, sat TV firms ask gov't to stop TV blackouts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:11PMCable TV, satellite and other video providers have asked the government to intervene in ongoing fee disputes with TV networks - big-money conflicts that are expected to escalate this year as more contracts expire.
Lawmakers make 10 million dollar cut to public education Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:44PMSALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) – Utah lawmakers have struck a deal on public education. The budget now calls for a ten million dollar cut, which is a...
Ex-CBCP head warns celebs against condom endorsement Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:42PMAnother prelate has warned celebrities against endorsing condoms as a means to prevent the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), just days after Catholic bishops hit the Health department for promoting their use.
Stop network blackouts in fee fights, FCC is asked Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:42PMPHILADELPHIA - A coalition of big pay-TV companies and public-interest groups are asking the Federal Communications Commission to consider new rules that would prevent the television networks from blacking out shows and news during contract disputes over retransmission fees.
1980s teen actor Haim dead at 38 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:38PMFILE - In this 1987 file publicity image provided by Warner Bros., actor Corey Haim is shown. Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in "Lucas" and "The Lost Boys" whose career was blighted by drug abuse, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010. He was 38. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., File) ** NO SALES **
Note: Resolution to End Afghanistan War Fails Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:37PMRep. Kuninch's resolution to end war fails, garnering mostly Democratic support. Dennis Kucinich - War in Afghanistan - United States - Democratic Party - Afghanistan
The REAL Newman bio … getting the ad/subs mix right Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:37PMThe real biography of the ABC chairman, News Ltd says dual revenue streams are likely to co-exist as a media structure for the future and Google, meanwhile, has its own advice for dead tree media.
House leader: Ethics panel ends Massa probe Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:32PMWASHINGTON (AP) - The House Democratic campaign chief said Wednesday the ethics committee has ended an investigation of former Rep. Eric Massa, but the freshman's alleged harassment of his staff members - with possible sexual overtones - could spell continuing trouble for the party.
Utahns remember Tibetan uprising Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:30PMSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Today is the 51st anniversary of the uprising in Tibet and Utahns came out to remember the occasion.
Industry News: Natalie Coughlin Signs Contract Extension With Speedo Through 2013 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:16AMLOS ANGELES, March 10. SPEEDO, the division of Warnaco Swimwear, Inc., announced the extension of its long-time partnership with 11-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin through 2013. Coughlin, the ...
PHOTOS: Ligers, Zonkeys and Wholphins, Oh My! Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12AM"Nightline" visited a preservation funded by the Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where tigers, ligers and other rare hybrid species live. Rare species - Hybrid - United States - Travel and Tourism - Recreation and Sports
Sandy lunch lady booked for alleged sex with 15 year old Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:11AMSANDY, Utah (ABC 4 NEWS) - A cafeteria worker at Eastmont Middle School in Sandy is accused of serving up more than just lunch. Police say 41-year old Jamie Lynn Greenwood admitted to having a nine month affair with a teen. The Canyon’s School District has asked Greenwood not to return to Eastmont Middle School until they complete their own investigation. Cops say she admitted to having sex with ...
Mrs. Gerry's Recalls Crab Spread Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:06AM(ABC 6 NEWS) – Check your refrigerator; we have a recall from Mrs. Gerry's to tell you about. The Albert Lea-based company is recalling it's crab creole spread over concerns of salmonella.
News : Extended Q&A: Ted Leo Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:04AMAfter spending time in the New York hardcore scene of the late ’80s and then the Mod revival of Washington, D.C.’s 1990s with Chisel , Ted Leo is finally on the cusp. If you’re releasing your first album in two years ( The Brutalist Bricks ), jumping labels in the process (from Touch & Go to Matador ) and rehashing the band with which you’ve long done your best work ( The Pharmacists ), the cusp ...
Families Grapple with Costs of Childhood Schizophrenia Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:03AMFor families whose young children are suffering with severe mental illnesses such as childhood schizophrenia, it is a costly and emotional struggle. Families share the daily struggles, breakdowns and the overwhelming strain on both personal relationships and finances. Schizophrenia - Mental disorder - Health - Mental health - Disorders
Nancy Pelosi: Massa Is 'A Very Sick Person' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:59AMWhat's Your Reaction? ABC News reports that in an interview with Charlie Rose to be broadcast Wednesday night, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls ex-New York Congressman Eric Massa "a very sick person."
DMX Arrested For Violating Probation Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:50AMRapper DMX has once again been arrested, this time for violating his probation.
Ex-Edwards Aide Narrowly Avoids Jail Over Sex Tape Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:42AMA former aide to John Edwards has been given until Friday to provide a judge with a full explanation of how he handled materials including a videotape purportedly showing the two-time presidential candidate in a sexual encounter.
Wednesday round-up Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:42AMSpeaking at the University of Alabama yesterday, Chief Justice Roberts revisited the “exchange” between President Obama and Justice Alito during the State of the Union address in January. In response to a law student’s question, Roberts described the scene at the State of the Union as “very troubling” and, to some extent, “a political pep [...]
TOP TV SHOWS Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:03AM1. "Academy Awards," ABC, 41.7 million 2. "Oscar's Red Carpet," ABC, 25.33 million 3. "American Idol" (Wednesday), Fox, 23.
California cowboy hailed a hero after stopping loose bull Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:41PMWhen a bull broke free during a Houston rodeo, there was nothing police, or a group of Texas cowboys, could do to stop him. It took a brave California cowboy to help end the terrifying ordeal.
Leslie Boyd rallies in Washington for health care Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:33PMThe director of a local health care advocacy group appeared on national television Tuesday during news coverage of a protest in the nation's capital. Leslie Boyd, director of Life O'Mike, was interviewed for an ABC World News broadcast.
Utah legislators don't listen to speeches of fellow legislators Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:29PMSALT LAKE (ABC 4 News) - Top lawmakers fess up: they don't always listen to each other.
Utah legislators don't listen to speeches of fellow legislators Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:27PMSALT LAKE (ABC 4 News) - With just hours left before the Utah Legislature ends its 2010 session, lawmakers are trying to pass as many bills as they can. And that means a lot of speeches. But just because lawmakers are talking doesn't mean everyone is listening. Not even other legislators. Tuesday, while legislators were arguing for and against bills, we saw other lawmakers: eating, putting on ...
David S. Cutler Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:17PMDavid Sumner Cutler of Duxbury, a Vietnam War Marine veteran and founder of Mariner Newspapers, publisher of the...
Bangerter Highway crash leaves one in critical condition Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:14PMA West Jordan car accident leaves one person in critical condition; and police are investigating why another fled the scene
True or not, does the alleged bar sighting of Josh Powell matter? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:14PMSOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah (ABC 4 News) - A handful of patrons and even some employees are sure they saw Josh Powell in their bar, Duces Wild, on Monday, December...
John Edwards aide faces jail over sex tape Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:08PMPITTSBORO, N.C. - A judge said yesterday he is considering whether to send a former John Edwards aide to jail for...
Moneyscope Report—March 9, 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:54PMWe have today’s Moneyscope report from ABC News.
Tech Bytes—March 9, 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:54PMWe have today’s science and technology update from ABC News.
Abortion could stymie healthcare reform legislation Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:53PMAnti-abortion House Democrats – led by Rep. Bart Stupak – are threatening to vote against the healthcare reform bill because they believe it might allow federal funds to be used to pay for abortions.
Hospital to offer parenting class Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:47PMSANDUSKY -- Firelands Regional Medical Center will offer the next Happiest Baby on the Block parenting class from 10 a.m. to noon March 30 at Firelands Regional Medical Center's South Campus, 1912 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.
Artest: 'I'm a big Dennis Rodman fan' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:46PMSports Radio Interviews Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest joined Waddle and Silvy on ESPN 1000 in Chicago to talk about his purple and gold hairstyle on Sunday, Dennis Rodman, what happened between Kobe Bryant and Matt Barnes during Sunday's game, and how Artest thinks he is fitting into his role in L.A. To listen to Ron Artest on ESPN 1000 in Chicago, go to Sports Radio Interviews . Ron ...
Transcript of AU Forum "The Climate Change Generation: Youth, Media, & Politics in an Unsustainable World" [Framing ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:40PMAmerican Today , the weekly newspaper for American University, ran this feature on last week's AU Forum and public radio broadcast of " The Climate Change Generation: Youth, Media, and Politics in an Unsustainable World ." My graduate assistant Brandee Reed has also produced a transcript of the panel which I have pasted below the fold. I was joined on the panel by AU journalism professor Jane ...
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Rams run out of gas against Soldan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:40PMSpeed and aggression were two disastrous combinations for the MICDS boys basketball team in a Class 4 sectional Wednesday at Parkway West.
Judge considers sending ex-Edwards aide to jail Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:32PMPITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A judge said Tuesday he is considering whether to send a former John Edwards aide to jail for contempt over his handling of a purported sex tape showing the former presidential candidate.
Time Warner Cable to ask FCC for new rules on negotiating programming deals Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:30PMA group of distributors led by Time Warner Cable is going to file a petition with the Federal Communications Commission later this week, seeking new rules about how broadcasters and distributors can and cannot negotiate carriage deals.
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Wabasha Jail Opens Doors Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:54PM(ABC 6 NEWS) -- The new Wabasha County Jail has only been open for a matter of days. Now employees are working quickly to get organized and situated in the new space, a facility they say provides more safety.
Rude Voted Off School Board Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:54PM(ABC 6 NEWS) -- The Austin School District has made state history by being the first to remove one of its own school board members. In a unanimous decision, the board voted to oust Curt Rude. The board cited a conflict of interest because of Rude's lawsuit against the district.
Following the recent decision by the United States to sell arms to Taiwan, three senior PLA officers from China's ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:50PMA growing number of senior officers in the different branches of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) are becoming outspoken. But why they have chosen now to raise their voices is subject to debate.
Residents say no to Logan road project proposal Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:44PMLOGAN, Utah (ABC 4 News) - There's a proposed road project on State Road 30 in Logan that's not sitting well with some residents. Some options on the table mean...
Residents say no to Logan road project proposal Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42PMLOGAN, Utah (ABC 4 News) - There's a proposed road project on State Road 30 in Logan that's not sitting well with some residents. Some options on the table mean a lot more traffic for those living in a quiet neighborhood. According to the Utah Department of Transportation S.R. 30 - which becomes 200 North in Logan - is the only major east / west thoroughfare through Logan. Traffic congestion is ...
For young teens, (condom) size matters Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:33PMREGENSDORF, Switzerland, March 8 (UPI) -- A new smaller condom, called the Hotshot, has been designed to fit males ages 12-14, officials at Lamprecht AG, a condom manufacturer in Switzerland, said.
Slowly, limits on pot are fading Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:31PMThere is a growing national movement to rethink limits on marijuana.
News March 9: Swanni's 10 Hottest Shows In HDTV! Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:15PMWashington, D.C. (March 9, 2010) -- High-Definition TVs are now in more than 40 million U.S. homes and there are scores of high-def programming choices.
Slowly, states are lessening limits on marijuana Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:12PMThere is a growing national movement to rethink marijuana laws.
WATCH: 'Hurt' Feels So Good in Hollywood Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02AMKathryn Bigelow's 'Hurt Locker' wins big at the Academy Awards. Kathryn Bigelow - Hurt Locker - Academy Award - Movies - James Cameron
Hate Paying For Cable? Here's Why. Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMLove grousing about cable TV? Then I've got a chart for you. It comes from industry analyst SNL Kagan, and I came across it via a research note Barclays Capital's Anthony DiClemente sent out last week.
2010 Oscars Blog Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMHey, it's the BOP 2010 Academy Awards blog. We'll be checking in periodically during the red carpet goings-on. - Tony Kollath, 6:47 pm Welcome to the red carpet on the E! Network --a short man in a tux with a microphone talking with comparatively tall, reasonably glamorous, impractically fashionable people.