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Palin On Fox News: Couric Annoyed Me

Oct. 3, 2008
Appearing on a friendlier news outlet, Gov. Sarah Palin said she was "annoyed" with the way Katie Couric handled their...
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Insiders: Swap Couric for Cooper?

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AWRT disappointed with Rather's comments

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Moonves stands by Couric

NEW YORK, June 12 (UPI) -- CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves stood by his newswoman Tuesday, suggesting anchor Katie Couric has been the victim of sexist attitudes.

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler