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Scholarship fund established in name of Eric Wright Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:57AMSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The Hinckley Institute of Politics announced the establishment of a scholarship in the name of Eric Wright, who died while serving an internship in Washington D.C. last weekend. Wright fell from a building on August 28 while serving as an intern for U.S. Representative Rob Bishop (R- Utah). Wright is the son of radio talk show host and film critic Doug Wright. The ...
Updates, price cut for Apple products Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:54AMApple Inc. took the wraps off its latest iPod media players...
From Flushing with Love Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:53AMQueens got into the international swing as scores of visitors from around the world came to the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for the 2010 U.S. Open on Monday, August 30.
Domenici: Resolve federal debt issues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:51AMAssociated Press - September 2, 2010 12:45 PM ET LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Warning of serious consequences if no action is taken, former Sen. Pete Domenici says it's time to resolve the federal...
Photo: Newlyweds Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz Out to Dinner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:49AM*Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz hit up Via dei Mille - one of their go-to spots in New York – for a dinner date. According to the paps, the expectant singer and her producer hubby shared a healthy meal of Caprese salad, mixed vegetable plate and sea bass. “They seemed so in love,” an onlooker told Pop [...]
Apple's New Pie, Old Recipe Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:43AMThe new Apple TV will be available next month. The iPod products will be available next week.
Apple Goes Social With Ping Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:39AMApple dove head first into social media with the launch of Ping, the company’s latest version of iTunes, an offering comparable to Facebook or Twitter for music lovers.
Campos gets 3 years to life sentence for attempted murder Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:37AMWEST JORDAN, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Reginald Campos ws sentenced to 3 years to life and 0 to five years in prison for the attempted muder and assault of...
Apple has new box for streaming movies, TV Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:25AMApple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room.
From Apple, a step into social media for music Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:24AMApple on Wednesday introduced a social media service geared to music lovers that is built into iTunes, revamped its lineup of iPods and unveiled an upgraded version of its set-top box.
Review: 'Lost' on DVD Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:08AMThe new DVD sets of 'Lost' belatedly answer some questions.
Carell's replacement is ... Keitel? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:01AMLOS ANGELES - Throw another name in the hat of rumored replacements for Steve Carell on "The Office" -- Harvey Keitel.
Apple takes on Facebook with music social networking site Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:58AMApple has launched a musical social networking site to rival Facebook.
'Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale tweets set pics, Shay Mitchell teases first episode Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:54AMEverybody's favorite teen mystery is back in production. "Pretty Little Liars" star Lucy Hale has been tweeting photos from the set and fellow star Shay Mitchell has been teasing the first episode.Lucy tweets: "Ze always beautiful, always lovely @shaymitch" and "(Noel) and I. Such a sweetheart!", along with the accompanying pictures.Shay tweets: "Big scenes tomorrow... you guys are going to love ...
Kiwi Survivor of PNG Plane Crash Recovers in Queensland Hospital Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:47AMThe only survivor of a plane crash in Papua New Guinea has been named and is now recovering in a Queensland Hospital.
Govt action needed to end bank 'stranglehold' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:45AMConsumer groups say the Commonwealth Bank's record $5.7 billion profit is evidence the Federal Government needs to step in to improve competition.
APPLE GRAPPLES WITH FACEBOOK Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:43AMRival social network site launched
Apple's Jobs Unveils Revamped AppleTV, IPod Lineup Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:02PMApple's Jobs Unveils Revamped AppleTV, IPod Lineup
Amazon.com plans subscription online TV Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:58PMAmazon.com has approached media companies with a proposal for a subscription service that gives users unlimited access to some television shows and movies over the internet in a bid to rival Netflix, two people familiar with the talks said.
The Apple Announcement: a Rundown Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:57PMThere might not have been a new “magical,” transformational gadget like the iPad at this week’s Apple event, but there certainly was a ton of information.
Discovery Channel gunman in custody: Police Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:33PMPolice say Discovery Channel suspect has been shot and is in custody, and that the hostages are safe.
Apple unveils new box for streaming movies, TV Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PMApple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line of iPods, including a touch-screen Nano...
Apple's New Box for Streaming Movies, TV Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:30PMDevice Will Be Smaller Version of Apple TV for Streaming Movies, TV into Living Room
Independence Day: BYU announces departure from MWC, ESPN contract Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:26PMPROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Officials from Brigham Young University announced that the school would leave the Mountain West Conference and play an independent football schedule on Wednesday. The school also announced that its other athletic teams would compete in the West Coast Conference. Word of BYU's departure came late Tuesday evening, but details of the WCC merger and the school's football ...
Independence Day: BYU announces departure from MWC, ESPN contract Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:22PMPROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Officials from Brigham Young University announced that the school would leave the Mountain West Conference and play an independent football schedule on Wednesday.
Gunman takes hostages at US Discovery Channel Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:16PMSILVER SPRING, Md. (Reuters) - A man carrying a gun and possibly with explosives strapped to his body took a small number of hostages in the Discovery Channel headquarters building in suburban Washington on Wednesday.
Apple's New TV Push Boosts Challenges To Pay-TV Business Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:14PMApple's New TV Push Boosts Challenges To Pay-TV Business
Deseret News cuts staff, merges with other media partners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:18PMSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The Deseret News laid-off 57 full-time and 28 part-time employees, 43-percent of its workforce, the latest in a wave of bad news sweeping the newspaper business. For decades, Utah enjoyed 2 robust local newspapers, the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News, but on Tuesday the D-News got a major face lift. "People are bummed out. that's just the way it is,” said one ...
Deseret News cuts staff, merges with other media partners Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:13PMSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The Deseret News laid-off 57 full-time and 28 part-time employees, 43-percent of its workforce, the latest in a wave of bad news sweeping...
Facebook CEO: Keep private life out of lawsuit Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg says a lawsuit by a man who claims to own a huge chunk of the popular social networking website is seeking to uncover unnecessary details about his private life to harass him.
Tony Blair's memoirs: Crocodile tears - and still no apology Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12PMHis autobiography has been much-hyped - and he insists they are a faithful record. But his critics disagree. Despite vowing to dedicate his efforts to trying to 'redeem something from the tragedy' he again refuses to apologise for the 2003 invasion.
Three Australians killed in PNG crash Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:10PMThree Australians and a New Zealander died in a plane crash in Papua New Guinea last night, after their charter flight overshot the runway. Another New Zealander, who is an Australian permanent resident, survived the accident. He received heavy bruising but is conscious and able to talk.
Iraq War is Over? American Soldiers Say Combat Is Not Done Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:07PMU.S. troops on the ground say names may change, but mission continues. Iraq War - United States armed forces - Iraq - United States - Barack Obama
International Capsules: Tour de France champ Laurent Fignon dies at 50 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:56PMLaurent Fignon, the Frenchman who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and lost to Greg LeMond in 1989 in the race’s closest finish, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 50.
Facebook CEO: Keep private life out of lawsuit Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:52PMBy Jonathan Stempel
'Proud to Be American': 9/11 Mosque Imam Returning to Plead Case Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:49PMReligious - Islamic - Building Types - Arts - Architecture
TV Ratings: Emmys down but wins for NBC Sunday Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:39AMFast National ratings for Sunday, August 29, 2010The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards scored big for NBC, although not as well as it did a year before. The three-hour telecast hosted by Jimmy Fallon averaged 10.5 million viewers, a 6.6 rating/11 share in households and a 3.1 rating among the 18-49 demo. This is significantly down from 2009's 13.5 million and 4.2 demo number. Nevertheless, this ...
Chicago inventors showcase latest inventions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:25AMChicago inventors -- Sarah Baldwin with Goodnighties; Amanda Moise with Razor Reach; Annie Tandy with Pocket Dots; Suzy Kogen Friedman with Soft; Al Roth with Clumsee; Edric Sizemore with iSafe; and Larry Beger for iBlink-- appear on ABC7 News at 11 a.m. with their latest products.
Obama Could Benefit From Golf Lessons, Author Says Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:22AMSportswriter John Feinstein says President Obama could benefit from golf lessons. The president teed off with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg last Friday during his vacation at Martha's Vineyard. Michael Bloomberg - Mayor of New York City - United States - President of the United States - Barack Obama
Utah talk show host's son found dead in Washington D.C. Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:49AMWASHINGTON D.C (ABC 4 News) – Police identified the man who died in Washington D.C. on Saturday as Eric Wright, who is the son of KSL Radio host Doug Wright. Police say that 22-year-old had apparently gone up to the roof of a seven story apartment building and slipped and fell. He was taken the the hospital unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Eric Wright was a student at the University of ...
Why US Media Is Soft on Wall Street Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:46AMEd itor’s Note: The press focus on money in politics often ignores one of the biggest loopholes for influencing the American public, the major U.S. media -- which is owned by many of the same interests that are flooding the political process with cash.
Monday morning headlines Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:45AMMark Lacter: Money-losing real estate, mulling over extension of homebuyer tax credit, vote nears on plastic bag ban, and McCourt divorce trial begins.
Utah talk show host's son found dead in Washington D.C. Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:44AMWASHINGTON D.C (ABC 4 News) – Police identified the man who died in Washington D.C. on Saturday as Eric Wright, who is the son of KSL Radio host Doug Wright.
YouTube Looks to Add Pay-Per-View Service, Take on Netflix, Apple Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:40AMCan YouTube grow up?
`Daily Show' wins 8th consecutive Emmy Award Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:01PMJon Stewart's "The Daily Show" has won its eighth consecutive Emmy Award for best variety, music or comedy series.
Cranston of 'Breaking Bad' wins drama acting Emmy Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:00PMBryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad" has won his third Emmy Award for best drama series actor, while his co-star Aaron Paul received his first award for best supporting actor.
Flipping Channels: 'Rizzoli & Isles' Busts Its Competition, While The Emmys Take Stock of TV Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:55PMBelow, Ron Wynn talks about the surprise success Rizzoli & Isles — one of the few bright spots of a lame summer TV season… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Search for suspect in deputy killing continues Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:33PMFREDONIA, Arizona (ABC 4 News) - Authorities are now convinced their suspect, 23-year-old Scott Curley, moves at night and then holes up during the day. Tyson Johnson came out Sunday morning to feed his horses, and in his Grandfather's field he saw tracks that should not have been there. He called police. That led to more tracks, that really got the officers' attention. There was also evidence ...
Cranston Notches Third Drama Actor Win In AMC's 'Breaking Bad' Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:32PMBryan Cranston won his third consecutive Best Actor in a Drama Emmy for his portrayal of Walt White on AMC's Breaking Bad . Cranston plays high school chemistry teached turned crystal meth cooker Walt White, who veered from his run-of-the-mill life after he was diagnosed with cancer and turned to a life of crime to secure his family's financial future.
Parsons of 'Big Bang Theory' wins Emmy Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:30PMJim Parsons of "The Big Bang Theory" won the Emmy Award for best actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of a scientist as nerdy as he is brilliant.