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Five things Russia and Qatar did right to win World Cup bids

Russia and Qatar were able to set themselves apart enough from the rest of the World Cup bidders to get FIFA’s vote Thursday. Russia will host the tournament in 2018 and Qatar in 2022. Here are five things they did right.

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How 'Hatfields and McCoys' became cable's biggest-ever hit

The History Channel miniseries 'Hatfields and McCoys' is the most-watched non-sports show ever on cable. Yes, it's violent and vulgar, but it's also good, movie-style entertainment, critics say.
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Cancelled shows 2012: ABC and the CW announce what won't be returning

TV networks ABC and the CW shared what will be cancelled at the end of this season.
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NBC shows: Which will be canceled?

'30 Rock,' 'Community,' 'Up All Night' and other NBC favorites face an uncertain future.
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'Game of Thrones' is renewed for a third season

A third season of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' is planned after breaking records in the Season 2 premiere.
Oprah Winfrey has faith in OWN TV channel, for now

Oprah Winfrey told "CBS This Morning" that she has faith in the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Viewership in OWN rose 21 percent in the first quarter of 2012. But if more viewers don't tune in, Oprah says she'll move on to her next project.
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'Terra Nova' gets canceled by Fox

'Terra Nova,' which lost viewers over its first season and was an expensive show to produce, has officially been canceled by Fox.
Whitney Houston death: a moment of national mourning, shared on Twitter

Some 2.5 million tweets about the passing of Whitney Houston had filled the digisphere within an hour, making it the most-tweeted breaking-news event in Twitter's history.
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Russia gives WikiLeaks' Julian Assange a TV platform

The state-funded Russian satellite news network Russia Today will air a television series hosted by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, still under house arrest in Britain.
American Idol ratings slip in Season 11 premiere. So what?

American Idol 'only' had 26 million viewers last night, down 17 percent from last year. But how does it stack up against 'The X Factor' or 'The Voice'?
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Big winners at People's Choice Awards, despite ratings drop

Katy Perry, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, are the big winners at this years People's Choice Awards. 
Smartphones: The best way to watch the Super Bowl?

Smartphones will get not only a live broadcast of this year's Super Bowl, but also additional camera angles, live stats, and replays of any ad. But are smartphones' small screens a disqualification for many viewers?
Cardinals, Rangers go 7. Will this Series boost baseball?

The Cardinals and the Rangers played yet another game for the history books. Will this Cardinals-Rangers epic help generate interest in future World Series?
World Series thrills, gains viewers. Are you missing out?

World Series TV ratings are rising because this World Series is shaping up as a classic, with standout hitting and pitching performances.
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Starz' 'Camelot' won't be back for a second season

Starz has declined to move forward with a second season of their sword and (sometimes) sorcery series ‘Camelot’ – citing production difficulties as the deciding factor.
Jamie Oliver gets rude awakening in LA

Jamie Oliver had smashing successes in England and Huntington, W. Va., where he has hosted his 'Food Revolution' show in past seasons. This season he's in LA, and the city has yet to embrace him. Will a dejected Jamie Oliver give up on the City of Angels?
Netflix changes the game again

Netflix has a history of surprising the industry. After progressing from red envelopes in the mailbox to streaming movies, Netflix may become a premiere network like HBO and Showtime.
Netflix announces first exclusive TV series deal

Netflix will be the only place to watch 'the most sought after premium series.' Competing more directly than ever with pay TV channels like HBO, Netflix is flexing its muscles with the new 26 episode deal.
Ashley Hebert chosen as leading lady for 'The Bachelorette'

Ashley Hebert, of Maine, has been selected as the leading lady for ABC's The Bachelorette.
Jerry Seinfeld wins right to tell jokes after cookbook libel case

Jerry Seinfeld has prevailed in a libel case, winning his First Amendment right to call a woman 'wacko' after suing his wife for what he calls 'vegetable plagiarism.' Jerry Seinfeld's attorney called the decision a victory for 'right of comedians to tell jokes.'
American Idol tops Survivor: Will Redemption Island save franchise?

Survivor gets a new twist in its 22nd season as castaways will get a second chance at the title of sole survivor. Still, opening opposite American Idol Wednesday night hurt Survivor ratings.
SpongeBob gives Facebook friends a special treat

Nickelodeon debuted a special 15-minute episode on Facebook, Thursday.
NBC logo is among changes after Comcast deal

Under the Comcast umbrella, a new NBC logo will be one of several changes.
Five things Russia and Qatar did right to win World Cup bids

Russia and Qatar were able to set themselves apart enough from the rest of the World Cup bidders to get FIFA’s vote Thursday. Russia will host the tournament in 2018 and Qatar in 2022. Here are five things they did right.
Wi-Fi, Hulu, DVR, and the end of the tube as we know it

TV viewers ride a wave of devices into a new era of self-programming.
Monday Night Football tackles Cliff Lee vs. Andy Pettitte

The premier TV sports matchup Monday is not the pairing of premier southpaws from the Rangers and Yankees, it's the ALCS against Monday Night Football.