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Super Bowl commercials 2013: The 4 best sneak previews

For Super Bowl commercials, many companies are providing sneak peeks for their ads that will run during the big game. Here are some of the best.
Top 10 Burger King changes

Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
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Seth Meyers replaces Fallon on 'Late Night'

Seth Meyers replaces Fallon: Seth Myers has been tabbed to replace Jimmy Fallon as 'Late Night' show host starting next year. As Seth Meyers replaces Fallon, current 'Late Night' host Fallon will be taking Jay Leno's spot as host of the 'Tonight' show.
Jimmy Fallon faces impossible 'Tonight Show' task (+video)

As 'Tonight Show' host, Jimmy Fallon will try to hold on to Jay Leno's traditional audience while also tempting the social media generation. Analysts say he might not be able to do both.
Whom does Obama read? Ezra Klein, Taylor Branch, Bill Simmons.

President Obama escapes his White House bubble by reading widely on the web, sometimes late at night, following links like the rest of us, says senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer.
Culture Cafe Jimmy Fallon: Stern to replace him? An NBC late-night hosting job may be vacant

Jimmy Fallon, Stern job shake-up? Sources say NBC wants to replace 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno with Jimmy Fallon and bring in Howard Stern to fill Fallon's old spot. NBC denies the Leno story. If Stern was to replace Fallon, he would presumably leave his job as an 'America's Got Talent' judge.
Culture Cafe Kaley Cuoco's TV show 'The Big Bang Theory' airs one of the best episodes of 2012

Kaley Cuoco's show 'The Big Bang Theory' aired one of the 25 best TV episodes during the year of 2012. Kaley Cuoco stars as Penny on the CBS sitcom.
Michelle Obama's 'Evolution of Mom Dancing' rocks YouTube (+video)

First lady Michelle Obama joined late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon in a dance skit to promote her 'Let's Move' anti-childhood obesity program. 'Evolution of Mom Dancing' went viral on YouTube.
Hackers target visitors to NBC's site

NBC.com has been found to harbor the RedKit browser exploit kit, which can deliver malware to vulnerable computers.
The Vote White House correspondents' dinner: Conan O'Brien too safe for 'nerd prom'? (+video)

The White House correspondents' dinner is about the hippest thing going, by D.C. standards. The host is always a big deal. So what does Conan O'Brien bring to the table?
Super Bowl commercials 2013: The 4 best sneak previews

For Super Bowl commercials, many companies are providing sneak peeks for their ads that will run during the big game. Here are some of the best.
Decoder Wire Ann Romney on Jay Leno: How did she do?

Ann Romney appeared on 'The Tonight Show,' and while she wasn't polished, she humanized Mitt quite well. The question is: Why wasn't she doing this in July? Now, it might be too late.
Vox News Why Obama, Romney gravitate to '60 Minutes' and 'The View' (+video)

Audiences don't trust the news media in general, polls show, but do trust the coverage of shows they like. That is steering Obama and Romney toward softer, 'friendlier' shows to a level unprecedented in a presidential campaign.
Is the end of late-night TV as we've known it near?

Two staples of late-night TV – 'The Tonight Show' and 'Nightline' – received bad news this month, suggesting that a recasting of the late-night order might not be far off.
Decoder Wire Michelle Obama on Leno show: Why did she tease an Olympian? (+video)

Michelle Obama, who was a guest on Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' Monday, recounted her trip to London for the Olympics and shared giggles with an Olympian. It was part entertainment, part campaign stop for the first lady.
In Gear Jay Leno, Bob Lutz talk plug-ins, test drive a hybrid truck

Talk show host Jay Leno is betting that Americans will love the Via Vtrux, a full-size, electric pickup truck that combining the practicality of a Chevy Silverado with the mileage of a Chevy Volt. Leno endorsed the truck on the latest episode of his web series, "Jay Leno’s Garage."
Culture Cafe Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' gets off to a shaky start

Aaron Sorkin's new series has the expected great dialogue, but needs more than that.
The Vote Rick Santorum tells Jay Leno why Romney endorsement was 'buried' (+video)

Rick Santorum told 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno, 'This was a letter to my supporters – who were for me.' Not Mitt Romney. The socially liberal Leno also pressed Mr. Santorum on cultural issues.
Top 10 Burger King changes

Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
Vox News Is Ron Paul a martial arts master? Jay Leno clip shows his moves. (+video)

No, Ron Paul isn't a martial arts master. The Jay Leno clip is a spoof on the fact that Paul won't accept Secret Service protection. But if he did, his code name would be 'Bulldog.'
Vox News Michelle Obama on 'Letterman' tonight. Can she get Dave to work out? (+video)

In recent TV appearances, first lady Michelle Obama competed with Ellen DeGeneres in a push-up contest, and she tried to get Jay Leno to eat something healthy. On Monday's 'Letterman,' maybe she can get her host to take part in a sack race.
The Vote Is Ron Paul running into money problems?

Ron Paul has about $1.6 million in the bank, according to the FEC, whereas he spent $5 million in January. It’s easy to think that this month he has to raise more, spend less, or dive into the red.
Xi Jinping in California: a glimpse of what China really wants

Chinese president-in-waiting Xi Jinping will spend most of his two-day California trip highlighting the two things that, perhaps, the Chinese people admire most about the US: films and basketball.
Super Bowl ads battle for top spot

Super Bowl ads ranged from overweight dogs to naked M&Ms. In the end, the game between the Patriots and Giants outshone the Super Bowl ads.
Cover Story The job-shifters: people who reinvent themselves mid-career

How many professionals are creating second careers in an unforgiving economy? Meet six who did it successfully.
Global News Blog Religious slights are the buzz as India marks Republic Day

Followers of India's three main religions - Islam, Hinduism, and Sikhism - have balked loudly at cultural slights this week. There's a reason for it, and it's not all politics.
President Obama on 'The Tonight Show': A good move?

President Obama will appear on 'The Tonight Show' Tuesday for the fourth time. The show will give the president a wider audience but might have limited benefits, experts say.