Liam Neeson Says He’s Not a Racist, Explains Rage After Attack

The Associated Press Feb 5, 2019 In an interview with ABC, the actor admits he thought about killing a black person after learning someone close to him had been raped. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sex Workers Go Mainstream

Larry Beinhart / Truthdig May 22, 2018 A porn actress is in a dispute with the president of the United States, and the "sex worker" has more credibility than Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

ABC News Suspends Brian Ross for Erroneous Flynn Report

Jocelyn Noveck / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2017 The "Good Morning America" correspondent reported erroneously that when Donald Trump was a candidate he directed Flynn to make contact with the Russians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NBC Fires Matt Lauer Over ‘Inappropriate Sexual Behavior’

By David Bauder / The Associated Press Nov 29, 2017 The "Today" show host has long been the king of TV morning news and is one of the industry's highest-paid figures. Meanwhile, Garrison Keillor is fired by Minnesota Public Radio. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

ABC Reporter Diagnosed With Breast Cancer After On-Air Test

BLANK Nov 12, 2013 Amy Robach, an ABC News reporter who does work for "Good Morning America," underwent her first mammogram as a televised stunt to raise awareness for breast cancer. That TV bit could well save her life. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Karl Rove Is Not a Fan of Christine O’Donnell

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2010 This little exchange between Karl Rove and Delaware primary victor Christine O'Donnell, mediated by George Stephanopolous on Wednesday's "Good Morning America," just might indicate that the tea party movement is creating rifts within the GOP in a potentially useful way for the opposition. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lambert’s ‘AMA’ Act Costs Him ‘GMA’ Gig

Staff / Truthdig Nov 25, 2009 Over-the-top pop star Adam Lambert may once have been constrained by the unwritten rules of competition on "American Idol" when it came to his sexuality, but he made a notable departure from those days during his provocative performance at Sunday's American Music Awards Looks as if that act cost him (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 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 )

Oprah for Senator?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2009 Say what you want about Rod Blagojevich, but the man knows how to cause a public ruckus. After hitting the airwaves with various startling pronouncements, like his self-comparisons to Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi, the beleaguered Illinois governor revealed on "Good Morning America" on Monday that he had considered offering Oprah Winfrey the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Powell Salutes Obama, Worries About Wars

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2008 Gen. Colin Powell won't say who will get his vote this November, but on Thursday's "Good Morning America," the former secretary of state put in a good word for all three front-runners, praised Obama's Rev. Wright speech and worried that the U.S. armed forces are becoming "very, very stretched" by the protracted wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )