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'Rock Center': Serving Hard News, But Will It Sell?

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 10/31/2011 - 3:32am

NBC is rolling out a fresh newsmagazine — the first brand new example prime time has seen in nearly 20 years.

Anchor Brian Williams means for it to be a vehicle for serious journalism — but TV writer Eric Deggans says audiences may no longer have the appetite.

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Daylight Saving Time Seems To Affect TV Ratings

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 11/04/2010 - 4:11am

One week last spring, TV ratings in prime time went down across shows and networks about 10 percent. It was the week daylight saving time started, presumably because people were spending more time enjoying the evenings outside than in front of the TV.

Will the phenomenon work in reverse in the fall?

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Obama ends Iraq combat effort: Time to turn page (AP)

Ytop stories  Tue, 08/31/2010 - 6:19pm


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White House: Obama ready to seize claims process (AP)

Ytop stories  Tue, 06/15/2010 - 6:21am


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Obama Tries To Reassure Voters On Health Care

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 07/23/2009 - 6:41am

President Obama used a prime-time news conference Wednesday night to try to win support for major changes to the nation's health care system.

With polls showing the public wary of his handling of the issue, Obama tried to allay the concerns of those who now have health insurance and fear their coverage will be reduced.


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