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ABC News’ Diane Sawyer Mistakes Stricken Palestinians for Israelis

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 10, 2014 In the current round of fighting between mighty Israel and the little Gaza Strip, Israeli airstrikes have killed 53 Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rove the Biggest Loser, Maddow Slams GOP Fantasy World, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 9, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the unofficial winner of the state of Florida and the question being asked about Diane Sawyer after election night. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

ABC’s ‘World News’ to Swap Gibson for Sawyer

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2009 Not so long ago, it seemed like big news that a woman -- CBS' Katie Couric -- would be chosen to anchor the nightly news at a major network. Now Couric's got some competition in Diane Sawyer, who'll replace Charlie Gibson at ABC's "World News" starting in January. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gingrich Hints at White House Bid

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2007 Reiterating his belief that U.S. troops should withdraw from Iraq "as rapidly as possible," Newt Gingrich told "Good Morning America" anchor Diane Sawyer on Monday that there is a "great possibility" that he'll announce his candidacy for president in late September. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ahmadinejad Says Iran is ‘Ready to Cooperate’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2007 During a contentious interview with Diane Sawyer, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that his country is "ready to cooperate" with regard to its nuclear program "within the framework of regulations." He also called the Holocaust an "excuse" for the occupation of Palestinian land. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )