Cable, satellite TV and other video providers have asked the government to intervene in ongoing fee disputes with TV networks — big-money fights that are expected to escalate this year as more contracts expire.
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Cable, sat TV firms ask gov’t to stop TV blackouts
Obama renews backing of earthquake-stricken Haiti
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Wednesday renewed America's commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he knows the crisis has not passed.
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US missile strikes kill 12 militants in Pakistan: officials
MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (AFP) –
Two US missile strikes on Wednesday killed at least 12 militants in Pakistan's tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said.
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Charlie Sheen due back on `Two and a Half Men’
LOS ANGELES – A spokesman for Charlie Sheen says the actor will soon be back at "Two and a Half Men" after undergoing rehab that temporarily halted production of CBS' top-rated sitcom.
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Iraq PM said to be ahead on eve of vote results
BAGHDAD (Reuters) –
Initial results from Iraq's national election are likely to be released by Thursday, Iraqi and U.N. officials said on Wednesday, as further signs emerged of a strong showing for Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
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