Nationwide test to interrupt broadcasts

All TV and radio broadcasts across the country will be interrupted at 11 a.m. today by the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System.

Heller joins bid to return ‘Tripoli sailors’

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced in the Senate on Tuesday seeks to return the remains of 13 sailors who were killed and buried in Tripoli 207 years ago during a U.S. war against the sponsors of Mediterranean pirates.

Heinz wins World Series of Poker Main Event, $8.715 million prize

Germany’s 22-year-old Pius Heinz is the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion. He wins more than $8.715 million. Martin Staszko of the Czech Republic held the lead for much of the night, but Heinz turned the tables on the 115th hand.

Barnes & Noble’s unveils $249 Nook Tablet

Barnes & Noble unveiled a $249 Nook Tablet Monday just ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season in a bid for more of the growing markets for e-books and tablet computers.

’20 Kids and Counting?’: TV couple expecting again

Arkansas couple Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar appeared with their burgeoning clan on NBC’s “Today” show Tuesday and announced they are expecting their 20th child in April.

Paterno news conference canceled amid scandal

Penn State’s president abruptly canceled Joe Paterno’s weekly news conference Tuesday amid increasing calls for both men to resign in the wake of a former assistant coach’s sex-abuse scandal.

MSNBC to air film on Michael Jackson’s doctor

Just days after the guilty verdict for Conrad Murray, MSNBC will broadcast a documentary that promises to give the inside story of Michael Jackson’s doctor.

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