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Will it be Ellen DeGeneres, Dr. Phil or Dr. Oz? Maybe none of the above. The announced shutdown of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in two years creates room for a new queen (or king) of daytime television. Complete Story...
A space shuttle is no tinker toy. But is it the most complex machine ever built?
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
You might say our national nightmare is over. Or is it just a TV series?
More Americans support creation of a new government-run health insurance plan to compete with the private insurance market, a new Associated Press poll finds, but the level of enthusiasm depends on how the question is asked.
A solid majority of Americans recognize the need to help the environment, although there are some things — like buying a hybrid car or taking mass transit — that people often talk about, but don't necessarily act on.
The Associated Press poll on health care, by Stanford University with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Oct. 29 to Nov. 8. It is based on landline and cell phone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,502 adults. Interviews were conducted with 1,052 respondents on landline telephones and 450 on cell phones.
CBS News is planning an ambitious turn-of-decade look at America's position in the world that's also designed as an opening competitive shot at Diane Sawyer.
The Associated Press poll on health care, by Stanford University with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Oct. 29-Nov. 8. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,502 adults. Interviews were conducted with 1,052 respondents on landline telephones and 450 on cellular phones.
What would you tell lawmakers about overhauling health care? People participating in discussion groups related to an Associated Press poll of Americans shared the messages they would deliver.
The Associated Press-GfK Poll on the flu and flu vaccinations was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Nov. 5-9. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,006 adults. Interviews were conducted with 806 respondents on landline telephones and 200 on cell phones.
The Associated Press-iVillage Food poll on dinnertime habits was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Nov. 5-9. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,006 adults. Interviews were conducted with 806 respondents on landline telephones and 200 on cellular phones.
The Associated Press on Wednesday announced changes in its Latin America and Caribbean operations, closing a service limited to Puerto Rican news within Puerto Rico while adding editors and reporters elsewhere for the expanding Spanish market in the Americas.
A man named Michael from New York wakes up in the desert, much to his surprise.
The Associated Press-GfK Poll on President Obama and the direction of the country was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Nov. 5-9. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,006 adults. Interviews were conducted with 806 respondents on landline telephones and 200 on cell phones.
President Barack Obama still has the approval of a majority of Americans, but it's an increasingly pessimistic nation.
The glee club members twirl their wheelchairs to the tune of "Proud Mary" and in joyful solidarity with Artie, the fellow performer who must use his chair even when the music stops.
Shepard Fairey has a new legal team and new questions he must answer.
Robin Roberts is comfortable in the knowledge that when ABC's "Good Morning America" makeover is complete, she will keep her seat at the anchor desk. She just doesn't know who will be sitting next to her.
A lot of the sunniest parts of the U.S. — like Florida and the Gulf Coast — are also prime hurricane country.
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
Tribune Co., owner of The Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times and several other news outlets, will not use most Associated Press content next week to test whether the financially struggling company can do without it, according to a story on the Chicago Tribune's Web site.
Instead of figuring out where to put nuclear waste, why can't we just find a way to neutralize it so it's no longer hazardous?
The Associated Press has named the head of television company Belo Corp. to a three-year term on the board of the not-for-profit news cooperative.
Palinophobes Hate First, Ask Questions Later :: Jonah GoldbergSlate magazine is just one of the countless media outlets convulsing with St. Vitus' Dance over that demonic succubus Sarah Palin.
Straying from the Facts AP Fact Checker on Palin not much of a check at allOver the weekend, there was a bit of a dust-up between the Associated Press, Sarah Palin, and their respective supporters over the AP's "fact check" of Palin's campaign memoir, Going Rogue.
FACT CHECK: Palin's book goes rogue on some facts Sarah Palin's new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven't become any truer over time.
Vikings' star on Hutch: 'It's still funny to me how you let this guy go'The funny part is that the Vikings haven't won a single playoff game since pulling the single most classless stunt in sports franchise history. AP is so overrated, almost as good as Shawn Alexander's daughter.
AP Turns Heads for Devoting 11 Reporters to Palin Book 'Fact Check'Sarah Palin is no normal politician, and at the Associated Press, apparently "Going Rogue" is no normal book.
The AP has a new poll out on health care "reform" being reported all over the mainstream media.
AP Says The Lies In Palin's Book "Haven't Become Any Truer Over Time." Palin Upset, Calls AP's Fact-Checking "Opposition Research"Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) went after the Associated Press on Sunday, accusing them of engaging in "opposition research" in fact-checking her forthcoming book.
The AP goes rogue fact checking Sarah PalinAn AP article was released today which purports to fact check Sarah Palin's claims in her new book. It took a village of AP writers to denounce Palin under the guise of fact checking. Weighing in at 1,594 words, it's a booklet against a book.
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Explosion at Nato base in KabulThe BBC's Martin Patience assess the damage caused by the blast A car bomber has struck outside a Nato base in the Afghan capital Kabul, injuring three foreign soldiers and three Afghan civilians, officials say.
New cookbooks preach gospel of no-knead breads---{No-knead breads the hottest thing since you-know-what}For physician Jeffrey Hertzberg and baker Zoe Francois, the journey to no-knead bread began innocently enough.
BBC NEWS | Business | Wal-Mart starts selling coffinsThe world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, now plans to hold on to customers even after they die - by selling coffins. Prices range from a "Mom" or "Dad Remembered" steel coffin for $895 (£540), to a bronze model at $2,899.
Gettin it Right; Getting it Wrong: A look at recent news coverage in VermontA recent decision by Associated Press to publish a picture of a badly mutilated U.S. Marine lying on the ground dying with his legs severed after being struck by a rocket-propelled grenade is incomprehensible.
Blaming a Murder Victim--AP Reporting on Mass Murder by Family Member IrresponsibleThe Associated Press has recently made a lot of noise about "enforcing" its copyrights on the Internet. Conveniently enough, making bloggers afraid to copy portions of AP articles into posts allows the AP to evade criticism for its unbelievably bad reporting.
Associated Press says photo of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard shows realities of warEven after repeated requests from Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard's family, the US military the AP still publishes photo of the fatally wounded marine. Do you think the AP was right to publish the photos?
Drought Puts Focus on a Side of India Left Out of Progress Drought Puts Focus on a Side of India Left Out of Progress By JIM YARDLEY Published: September 4, 2009 PIPRI VILLAGE, India — Two very different recent scenes from India: At a power breakfast in New Delhi for many of the country's corporate leaders and top economic offic …
I have heard many arguments for the press to be allowed to shoot photos of the war and have really not taken too many issues as to them doing this. On the pro-side, arguments I have heard have been from Honoring The Dead to showing the true cost of the war.
Gates: AP decision 'appalling' - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! NewsPerhaps it's due to the previous inability to cover these sort of things, but, this is too far in the other direction! Please can we not have some consideration and mercy on the families of our war dead?
AP equates Bush firing US attorneys for refusing to break the law to Holder investigating war crimesexcerpt: "" A rather glaring example today from AP's Lara Jakes of the age old problem we've documented before.
TheStar.com | World | Ethnic rebels flee Burma for ChinaFrom the Toronto Star, via Associated Press. Here's the beginning portion of the article:
Gannett And AP Tell SEC They Won't Sign Up For Restricted ReportingWell, we've already joked about how the Associated Press seems to have a bit of a double standard in complaining about the Southeastern Conference's (SEC) restrictions on journalistic activity during SEC sporting events, but it's nice to see the Associated Press and the Gannett c …
The AP Not So Happy About Reporting Restrictions When It Goes In The Other DirectionWell, this is amusing. Remember how the AP is trying to limit how others can report on or make use of AP news? Right. Hold that thought.
AP Omits Killer's Obama ReferencesLike many other news orgs, the AP today is reprinting excerpts from the online diary kept by George Sodini, who killed 4 women and then himself at a Pittsburgh area fitness center last night. The diary focuses on his problems with women and other worries, but also has some comm …
The Internet's most evil company? The Associated Press in particular has been mad as hell and not going to take it any more, opening fire on the Drudge Retort last year over its use of snippets from AP stories, and winning itself instant promotion to Great Satan of the Blogosphere status.
The Associated Press digs its own grave. - Quote 5 Words From the Associated Press? That'll Be $12.50Part of the AP's plan is to charge for use of its articles if you quote 5 words or more. They signed a deal with iCopyright in April to accomplish this goal. iCopyright is a widget that handles not only print and email, but republishing as well.
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