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Actor Edward Woodward dies at 79

Edward Woodward, the star of films including "Breaker Morant" and "The Wicker Man," died Monday. He was 79.

A growing TV cover-up: Obnoxious pop-up promos

Somewhere in the universe of TV viewers, there's got to be a person who actually likes those pop-up, on-screen promotions.

Colleges examine 'The Wire' as social critique

"The Wire" ended nearly two years ago, but conversation about the show set in Baltimore is still going strong - particularly on American college campuses.

'Wipeout' TV show player with rare condition dies

A contestant who was hospitalized after competing briefly on the game show "Wipeout" died two weeks later of a stroke apparently caused by a rare condition, his father said.

Comic Carl Ballantine, of 'McHale's Navy,' dies at 92

Carl Ballantine, a comedian, magician and actor who was in the 1960s TV sitcom "McHale's Navy," has died. He was 92.

Beyonce, Paul McCartney in Thanksgiving specials

TV network ABC says Paul McCartney and Beyonce will star in back-to-back one-hour specials Thanksgiving night.

Woman attacked by chimp reveals face on 'Oprah'

A woman who was attacked by a chimpanzee revealed her heavily disfigured face on Oprah Winfrey's television show, saying she is blind and has to eat through a straw, but isn't angry.

CNN anchorman Lou Dobbs resigns under fire

Longtime CNN anchorman announced his resignation on-air Wednesday night after almost 30 years at the all-news network.

'Twilight' among People's Choice Awards nominees

Nominees for the People's Choice Awards are out, and the people choose vampires.

'Glee' wheelchair episode hits bump with disabled

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.

Eager gamers line up for 'Modern Warfare 2'

Ryan Norwalk has cleared his schedule.