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NJ Gov. Christie: My weight no bar to presidency
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he is "more than a little" overweight — but fit enough to be in the White House. The Republican governor was asked ...
Gilda's Club name change insult to late comedian?
Remember Roseanne Roseannadana? Or Emily Litella? Or Baba Wawa? Younger generations might not recognize the characters popularized by comedian Gilda ...
One Direction's 2nd CD hits No. 1, sells 540,000
One Direction's "Take Me Home" is the taking the boys to the top of the charts — and to new heights. The group's sophomore album has sold 540,000 in ...
ABC raises nearly $17 million for hurricane relief
ABC says its national "Day of Giving" raised nearly $17 million for Superstorm Sandy relief. Throughout its programming Monday, the network urged ...
Dizzying array of media streams spotlight election
The days of watching Election Night coverage on a single television set may soon be a quaint anachronism. Americans have an array of alternatives for ...
Walters to interview Lindsay Lohan next month
Barbara Walters says she will interview Lindsay Lohan next month for ABC's "20/20" newsmagazine. Walters announced on Monday's edition of her talk ...
Do black people support Obama because he's black?
Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in African-Americans. Now some are saying this hard-earned pride has ...
'Idol' divas Carey, Minaj take their feud public
Is this "Idol" threat an idle threat? Mariah Carey told Barbara Walters her fellow "American Idol" judge Nicki Minaj threatened to shoot her, Walters ...
Colbert, 'Modern Family' cast to guest host 'GMA'
Stephen Colbert and the cast of "Modern Family" are next up as "Good Morning America" guest hosts for Robin Roberts, who is scheduled to undergo a ...
Oscar de la Renta needles celebrity designers
Designer Oscar de la Renta may be a celebrity favorite, but the feeling isn't mutual when it comes to stars and athletes who want to delve into ...
Robin Roberts exits 'GMA' with a promise to return
Robin Roberts said goodbye Thursday to her "Good Morning America" co-workers and audience. But only for a while. "See you later. See you soon.
Lennon's killer denied parole for 7th time in NY
John Lennon's killer was denied release from prison in his seventh appearance before a parole board, New York corrections officials said Thursday.
CBS brings Norah O'Donnell to its morning show
Nearly seven months into the launch of a new morning show, CBS said Thursday that it will replace co-host Erica Hill with chief White House ...
'GMA' host may take medical leave late next month
"Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts is planning to take a medical leave around the end of August for her bone marrow transplant. But during ...
'General Hospital' wins big with 5 Daytime Emmys
The Daytime Emmys showered "General Hospital" with five trophies, including best drama, while giving Regis Philbin a fond farewell as a departing ...