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Networks to test new ways to connect

May 13, 2008
With television audiences declining, network executives are looking for ways to attract them -- and advertisers -- whether it be online, on screen or on our phones. Kai Ryssdal has more on some of the new steps they're taking.

Disney to unveil quarterly earnings

May 6, 2008
Does the Magic Kingdom still have that sparkle? Investors find out later today whether the ailing economy has put a damper on Walt Disney's bottom line. The media giant will unveil quarterly earnings. Janet Babin reports.

French rock in 'eengleesh'

May 6, 2008
France has a quota system to encourage bands to sing only in French. But, as John Laurenson reports, a new generation of French groups are defying the quotas and singing in what they believe is the true language of rock 'n' roll.

Action, scandals, contract talks!

May 2, 2008
This weekend starts summer movie season, opening with the release of "Iron Man"... We're done with the writers' strike and onto the SAG negotiations... And then, there's Miley Cyrus. Mike Spier, executive editor at Variety fills us in on the Hollywood buzz.

Coming to a teeny screen near you

May 2, 2008
Don't wanna wait to get home and watch the Daily Show episode you TiVo'd. No problem. Watch it live on your cell phone. This weekend AT&T launches its Mobile TV service. Other companies have similar services. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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House bill has anti-piracy czar

May 1, 2008
A House committee has passed a bill that might help curtail pirating of music and movies. In addition to tougher penalities, the bill would create a cabinet-level Intellectual Property czar. Janet Babin has more.

'Iron Man' launches blockbuster season

May 1, 2008
For Hollywood, May 1 marks the start of the summer movie season. Lisa Napoli says Tinseltown has high hopes for big box office returns this year, beginning with the release today of "Iron Man."

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Single French farmers raise TV ratings

Apr 30, 2008
"Love in the Meadows," the French version of a TV show now airing in America, is in its third season. About 100,000 single French farmers live often lonely, rural lives, but many wish the show would be put out to pasture. John Laurenson reports.

Fishing for crabs, dealing with danger

Apr 29, 2008
The Discovery Channel just started the third season of its hit show "Deadliest Catch," a wild ride with crab fishermen on the Bering Sea. Kai Ryssdal talks with the two stars, brothers Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand.

Grand Theft Auto hits store shelves

Apr 29, 2008
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories went on sale at midnight, and fans lined up to get their copies. Parent company Take-Two is hoping the game's success will help ward off a buyout. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.