Brian Williams attends Stand up for Heroes gala in New York

NBC news anchor Brian Williams points out something to the Marines that he is escorting down the red carpet for the New York Comedy Festival event:"Stand up for Heroes:A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Family Fund" held at New York's Town Hall on November 7, 2007. (UPI Photo/Ezio Petersen)

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COL BKB: Tennessee 91, Tenn-Martin 64

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- No. 13 Tennessee got 21 points and 12 rebounds from Brian Williams Tuesday and rolled to a 91-64 victory over Tennessee-Martin.

Black, Harris plan trip to 'Sesame Street'

NEW YORK, July 29 (UPI) -- Jack Black, Neil Patrick Harris and L.L. Cool J are among the celebrities to make appearances on the new season of the U.S. children's show, "Sesame Street."

Williams to moderate next 'Meet the Press'

WASHINGTON, June 19 (UPI) -- NBC anchorman Brian Williams is to take over the late Tim Russert's moderator position for the next edition of the U.S. political talk show "Meet the Press."

Services held for newsman Russert

WASHINGTON, June 18 (UPI) -- Services were held Wednesday for Tim Russert, the blue-collar boy from Buffalo who grew up to become one of the United States' pre-eminent TV journalists.

'Dexter,' 'Mad Men' win Peabody awards

ATHENS, Ga., April 2 (UPI) -- "Dexter," "Mad Men," "Planet Earth," "30 Rock" and "The Colbert Report" were among the Peabody Award winners announced Wednesday by the University of Georgia.

Williams to host Peabody awards

ATHENS, Ga., March 25 (UPI) -- Veteran U.S. newsman Brian Williams has been selected to preside over the 67th annual Peabody Awards ceremony in New York City.

Obama, Clinton to debate in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Campaign officials for Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said he has accepted an invitation from NBC News to debate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland.

Clinton challenges Obama to four debates

HOUSTON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., challenged rival Democratic candidate Barack Obama to four one-on-one debates ahead of the primaries in Texas and Ohio.

Democrats debate to woo U.S. minorities

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- The top three U.S. Democrats vying for the presidential nomination are seeking questions about minority groups for their debate Tuesday in Las Vegas.

COL BKB: Tennessee 88, Western Ky. 82

NASHVILLE, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- JaJuan Smith scored 19 points Saturday in 11th-ranked Tennessee's 88-82 victory over Western Kentucky in the Sun Belt Classic at Nashville.