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US elections: Social media's top 10 comedy moments
Nov 04, 2012 14:20 EST
The US presidential campaign may be a deadly serious affair, but Americans have taken to social networks to lighten the mood with a good dose of humor and sarcasm. Here are our top 10:
Feathers fly after Romney takes aim at Big Bird
Oct 04, 2012 17:42 EDT
Mitt Romney took it on the beak Thursday after threatening to pull the plug on America's public television service and, by extension, its beloved "Sesame Street" character Big Bird.
PBS hits back at Romney over funding threat
Oct 04, 2012 14:56 EDT
PBS hit back at Mitt Romney on Thursday after the Republican contender vowed to end federal funding for the US public television network if he wins the White House.
Romney threat to sack Big Bird draws outrage
Oct 04, 2012 03:34 EDT
In a campaign dominated by talk of high unemployment and soaring deficits, Mitt Romney's threat to sack one particular government employee -- Sesame Street's Big Bird -- has ruffled feathers.
US presidential debate: Live Report
Oct 03, 2012 23:17 EDT
THE DEBATE ENDS: The candidates shake hands and their families greet them on stage.
Romney, Obama clash on tax, economy in first debate
Oct 03, 2012 22:51 EDT
Republican challenger Mitt Romney came out firing Wednesday in his first presidential debate, attacking Barack Obama for economic policies he said had "crushed" the American middle class.
Obama, Romney go head-to-head in first debate
Oct 03, 2012 18:59 EDT
After hundreds of campaign stops, $500 million in mostly negative ads and countless tit-for-tat attacks, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney go head to head Wednesday in their debut debate.
It's debate crunch time for Obama, Romney
Oct 03, 2012 18:00 EDT
After hundreds of campaign stops, $500 million in mostly negative ads and countless tit-for-tat attacks, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney go head to head Wednesday in their debut debate.
Obama, Romney gear up for first debate
Oct 03, 2012 12:44 EDT
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney at last stand face-to-face Wednesday to duel for the White House in the first of a trio of debates just 33 days before American voters decide their fates.
Clinton: Gingrich Palestinian comment not helpful
Dec 14, 2011 12:49 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Newt Gingrich's comment that the Palestinians are an "invented people" was unhelpful, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday, saying the Republican presidential candidate had realized this.
Websites, social media part of TV's election plans
Nov 02, 2010 16:38 EDT
Broadcast networks using Web sites and social media in coverage of Tuesday's midterm elections. Broadcast network plans for covering the midterm elections Tuesday (all times EDT). Cable news channels CNN, Fox News and MSNBC plan live election coverage throughout the evening.
Broadcasters busy with online tie-ins for election
Nov 01, 2010 15:19 EDT
Election night ramps up on TV _ and on the Web _ for big broadcasters. After losing viewers to cable news networks on recent election nights, television's biggest broadcasters are fighting back hard for the midterm contest.
Broadcasters busy with online tie-ins for election
Nov 01, 2010 11:09 EDT
Election night ramps up on TV _ and on the Web _ for big broadcasters. After losing viewers to cable news networks on recent election nights, television's biggest broadcasters are fighting back hard for the midterm contest.
PBS 'NewsHour' continues revamp, adds science unit
Sep 28, 2010 18:18 EDT
Former CNN science correspondent Miles O'Brien joins evolving 'NewsHour'. Former CNN reporter Miles O'Brien is joining PBS' "NewsHour" to lead a new science unit as part of a continuing revamp of the nightly newscast.
PBS 'NewsHour' continues revamp, adds science unit
Sep 28, 2010 13:11 EDT
Former CNN science correspondent Miles O'Brien joins evolving 'NewsHour'. Former CNN reporter Miles O'Brien is joining PBS' "NewsHour" to lead a new science unit as part of a continuing revamp of the nightly newscast.
Tough to compete with comfort news
Sep 23, 2010 20:00 EDT
I'm going to feel itchy about journalism for the next few minutes, and because you're reading this news product, I'll presume you're interested, at least a little.
PBS, NPR stations get $10M infusion for local news
Mar 25, 2010 16:34 EDT
PBS, NPR stations in 5 regions will get $10M infusion to expand local news coverage. Public radio and TV stations across the country will receive more than $10 million over the next two years to boost local news coverage as newspapers decline.
Biographical information on Fed chief Ben Bernanke
Aug 22, 2009 11:30 EDT
Biographical information on Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, soon to be up for reappointment. NAME ? Ben Bernanke.
Fed Chair Bernanke takes hit on investments
Jul 28, 2009 17:04 EDT
Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke saw net worth drop sharply in 2008. If your investments didn't fare so well last year, here's a small consolation: Neither did Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's.
Bernanke takes his message to the heartland
Jul 27, 2009 16:07 EDT
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke traveled to the U.S. heartland to defend the central bank's actions and reaffirm his assessment of an improving, but still vulnerable, U.S. economy.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Jim Lehrer | |
|---|---|
 Lehrer at the 2007 Texas Book Festival | |
| Born | James Charles Lehrer May 19, 1934 Wichita, Kansas, USA |
| Education | Victoria College University of Missouri |
| Occupation | Journalist, news anchor, author |
| Spouse(s) | Kate Lehrer (1960-present) |
| Notable credit(s) | The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer The Dallas Morning News The Dallas Times Herald |
