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North Korea cracks down on knowledge smugglers
The warning came from Kim Jong Un, the North Korean ruler who sees his isolated nation, just across the border from this busy Chinese trading town, ...
Ryan Seacrest: 'Rockin' in another year on ABC
Yes, Ryan Seacrest has a New Year's resolution for 2013: improve his skill at dancing. "There's a Significant Other in my life who's very good at it," ...
Jean Harris, 'Scarsdale Diet' doctor killer, dies
Jean Harris, the patrician girls' school headmistress who spent 12 years in prison for the 1980 killing of her longtime lover, "Scarsdale Diet" doctor ...
NBC seizes ratings lead with football and 'Voice'
Powered by football and "The Voice," NBC took the lead in the ratings last week. But even football couldn't tackle CBS' indomitable "NCIS," which ...
Broadway to honor Jack Klugman and Charles Durning
The theater community will honor Jack Klugman and Charles Durning by dimming Broadway's lights in back-to-back memorials. The marquees at all Broadway ...
Matthews raises profile during campaign
To his boss, Chris Matthews has become a statesman. His critics probably have other words. The veteran MSNBC host raised his profile as much as any ...
DC police investigating 'Meet the Press' incident
District of Columbia police say they are investigating an incident in which NBC News reporter David Gregory displayed what he described as a ...
SPOILER ALERT: Twist awaits US fans of 'Downton'
British fans of "Downton Abbey" are feeling blue after Tuesday's conclusion of Season 3, even as the U.S. audience eagerly anticipates this third ...
Patrick Dempsey brews up coffee shop purchase
Patrick Dempsey says he wants to rescue a coffee house chain and more than 500 jobs. The "Grey's Anatomy" star said Wednesday he's leading a group ...
UK watchdog to probe BBC payoffs
Britain's public spending watchdog says it will investigate severance packages at the BBC in the wake of a highly-criticized payout to the ...
2 actors we loved knowing, who seemed to know us
What a couple of mugs, sporting less-than-perfect physiques in the bargain. But was there anything lovelier than Jack Klugman or Charles Durning doing ...
'Odd Couple' star Jack Klugman dies in LA at 90
For many, Jack Klugman will always be the messy one. His portrayal of sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison on TV's "The Odd Couple" left viewers laughing ...
Reaction to the death of actor Jack Klugman
Celebrities on Monday reacted to the death of "Odd Couple" star Jack Klugman, who died Monday at age 90. Here are samples of sentiments expressed on ...
Jack Klugman dies in Los Angeles
Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy who was loved by millions as the messy one in TV's "The Odd Couple" and the ...
Thousands sign US petition to deport Piers Morgan
Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition calling for British CNN host Piers Morgan to be deported from the U.S. over his gun control views.
A huge collection of odd TV stuff needs a home
James Comisar is the first to acknowledge that more than a few have questioned his sanity for spending the better part of 25 years collecting ...
Bethenny Frankel and husband of 2 years separating
Bethenny Frankel and husband Jason Hoppy are separating. The 42-year-old TV personality, chef, author and entrepreneur told The Associated Press ...
Ashton Kutcher files for divorce from Demi Moore
Ashton Kutcher filed court papers Friday to end his seven-year marriage to actress Demi Moore. The actor's divorce petition cites irreconcilable ...
Rebel Wilson to host springtime MTV Movie Awards
"Pitch Perfect" star and "Bridesmaids" scene-stealer Rebel Wilson is taking center stage. MTV tapped the Australian actress to host its annual movie ...
Violence baked into popular culture
Well aware that the television audience may be particularly sensitive, the Showtime network aired a disclaimer warning audiences of violent content ...
Country singer Tate Stevens wins Fox's 'X Factor'
Tate Stevens, who was mentored by music exec L.A. Reid on the second season of "The X Factor," has won the Fox singing competition. The 37-year-old ...
New Miss Universe says win shows confidence is all
The 20-year-old Rhode Islander who brought the Miss Universe crown back to the U.S. for the first time in 15 years is hoping that her quick rise ...
Hollywood spent 2012 proving the Mayans right
Who knew that in the ancient Mayan calendar, they would have predicted so much that pointed to the end of the world? Like the exact date that Lindsay ...
Halle Berry, Chaka Khan among 2013 BET Honorees
Actress Halle Berry and musician Chaka Khan will be honored at the 2013 BET Honors. The network announced Thursday that basketball star Lisa Leslie, ...
Fox's 'The Following': bloody, ghastly, ill-timed
I got a look at the first episode of "The Following," Fox's upcoming crime thriller, a few weeks ago. Its level of graphic violence left me disgusted ...