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Pakistan Sees Deadliest Attack Ever On Christians

Two suicide bombers carried out the deadliest attack on Christians Pakistan has ever seen when they detonated their devices amid hundreds of Christians at Peshawar’s All Saints Church. The death toll from the church bombings currently stands at 81 and

Emmy Telecast Ratings Biggest in 8 Years

(AP) NEW YORK–The Nielsen Co. says Sunday’s Emmy broadcast scored a one-third audience spike over last year. Prelimary ratings figures indicate the 3-hour telecast on CBS averaged 17.6 million viewers, compared to 13.3 million viewers for last year’s Emmy show

Emmy Telecast Ratings Biggest in 8 Years

Netflix, Streaming Content Could Make Emmy History

By LYNN ELBERAP Television WriterLOS ANGELESWhen Netflix’s “House of Cards” vies with cable series “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men” for best drama honors at the Emmy Awards, it will be a milestone in the coming-of-age of online entertainment. The political

Netflix, Streaming Content Could Make Emmy History

CBS' Mark Knoller Details Obama's Debt Limit Hypocrisy

Seemingly oblivious to his own past statements, Barack Obama made said the following in remarks at the Business Round Table today: Now, this debt ceiling — I just want to remind people in case you haven’t been keeping up —

Bill Clinton Booked for 'Late Show' Visit Monday

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (UPI)–Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is to be a guest on “Late Show with David Letterman” in New York Monday, CBS announced. “President Clinton will preside over the ninth annual meeting of his Clinton Global Initiative,

Bill Clinton Booked for 'Late Show' Visit Monday

Madeleine Albright: I Don't Trust Putin

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said Russian President Vladimir Putin could not be trusted, but the United States had to work with him on Syria. On CBS’s Face the Nation Sunday, host Bob Schieffer asked Albright, who served as Secretary

Madeleine Albright: I Don't Trust Putin

Obama Told Senators Syria Address Wouldn't Change Minds

CBS News’ Major Garrett relays a report about the moments before Obama’s Syria address where he told Republican senators he likely would not change the minds of Americans opposed to military intervention against Middle Eastern dictator Bashar al-Assad.

Obama Told Senators Syria Address Wouldn't Change Minds

Assad: 'Expect Every Action' If U.S. Attacks

CBS: In an exclusive “CBS This Morning” interview with Charlie Rose, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad threatens an attack on the U.S. if a military strike is followed through. He said the situation on the ground “is going to get worse

Assad: 'Expect Every Action' If U.S. Attacks

Amash: Obama Admin Embellishing Syria Claims

Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) has accused President Barack Obama and his administration of embellishment in making the case for military action against Syria. Appearing on CBS’s Face The Nation Sunday, Amash said the intelligence briefings have not given him comfort and, “there

Amash: Obama Admin Embellishing Syria Claims

Biden Floats Napolitano for Supreme Court

CBS NEWS: Vice President Biden praised the intellectual capacity of outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano during a farewell gathering on Friday, suggesting she ought to be nominated for a seat on the Supreme Court.

Biden Floats Napolitano for Supreme Court

Napolitano Farewell: 'No 100% Guarantees In This Business'

CBS NEWS: Outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said homegrown radicals like the Boston Marathon bombers may be just as much of a threat to the U.S. as international jihadists. In farewell speech, Napolitano praises homeland security responseNapolitano resignation deals

Napolitano Farewell: 'No 100% Guarantees In This Business'

Southern Football Fans Lift ABC Ratings

(AP) Start of college football lifts ABCNEW YORKABC’s best week in the television ratings since mid-June has much to do with the start of college football season. The Nielsen company said ABC finished second behind CBS in the weekly ratings

Southern Football Fans Lift ABC Ratings

49ers Top AP Power Rankings, Raiders Last

(AP) 49ers top AP power rankings, Raiders lastBy BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterNEW YORKThe San Francisco 49ers top the AP Pro32 power rankings as the NFL begins its 2013 season. Losers in the Super Bowl last February to Baltimore, the

49ers Top AP Power Rankings, Raiders Last

NY Court: Black-on-Black N-Word Use Still Actionable

By LARRY NEUMEISTERAssociated PressNEW YORKA federal jury has rejected the argument that use of the N-word among blacks can be a culturally acceptable term of love and endearment, deciding its use in the workplace is hostile and discriminatory no matter

CBS, Time Warner Announce Deal to End Television Feud

(AP) CBS, Time Warner reach TV content agreementNEW YORKTV network CBS and cable provider Time Warner Cable have ended their payment dispute and expect programming to resume in millions of homes Monday night. The agreement ends a monthlong blackout of

CBS, Time Warner Announce Deal to End Television Feud

McCain Blisters Obama for Indecision on Syria

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) tore into Barack Obama for his indecision in attacking Syria on CBS’s Face the Nation Sunday.  McCain accused the President has not presented a coherent strategy to respond to Bashar al-Assad’s alleged use of chemical weapons against

McCain Blisters Obama for Indecision on Syria

Chicago Public Schools Mandate Sex Ed for Kindergarteners

Though only 52.5 percent of 3rd through 8th graders in Chicago’s Public Schools (CPS) met or exceeded reading and math standards this year, the district will now demand that kindergartners set aside 30 minutes per month for sex-education classes. According to the

Chicago Public Schools Mandate Sex Ed for Kindergarteners