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Giffords hopes for Congress returnupdated: Tue Nov 15 2011 17:48:00

In her first TV interview since being shot, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is asked if she'd like to return to Congress.

What your nightmares are telling you about work updated: Mon Nov 14 2011 08:15:00

Work dreams come in many forms. There's the exciting "I finally got a promotion" dream, the awkward "I kissed a married co-worker" dream, and the boring "just another Tuesday at the office" dream.

Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard talks about her 18 years of terrorupdated: Tue Jul 12 2011 05:42:00

U.S. kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard, who gave birth to two children during her 18 years in captivity, said she did what she had to do to survive.

Dugard: If I was alive, there was hopeupdated: Tue Jul 12 2011 05:42:00

Jaycee Dugard recounts her 18 years in captivity including the vivid sounds she most remembers and how long she cried.

People.com: Diane Sawyer: Jaycee Dugard's Memories Are 'In Her Eyes'updated: Mon Jul 11 2011 15:31:00

"Everything she says makes you stop and examine yourself and your life," says the ABC anchor

People.com: Jaycee Dugard Recalls the Pain of Giving Birth in Captivityupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 10:50:00

"I didn't know I was in labor," she tells Diane Sawyer in a new interview

People.com: Whitney Houston in Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Treatmentupdated: Mon May 09 2011 16:53:00

The singer voluntarily entered an out-patient rehab program, says her rep

People.com: Katie Couric Leaving CBS: Reportupdated: Mon Apr 04 2011 13:58:00

After five years anchoring the evening news, Couric plans to launch a syndicated talk show in 2012

Healing touch of family, friends aids recoveryupdated: Wed Jan 19 2011 12:15:00

A thumbs up. Two opened eyes. A smile. These simple signs of recognition from U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords kept hope alive for her recovery from a bullet to the head January 8. And later this week, her parents have told family members and friends in an e-mail, she'll be moved to Houston, Texas, to begin aggressive rehab with a team of medical specialists.

Gupta: Giffords 'alert' and 'aware'updated: Wed Jan 19 2011 12:15:00

CNN's Sanjay Gupta says that U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords recognized her husband and reached out to him.

UK terror sweep was news to U.S. intelligence directorupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 05:17:00

News of 12 terror-related arrests in Britain sped across the 24/7 cycle Monday. But the U.S. director of national intelligence, James R. Clapper Jr., somehow missed it.

Intelligence director makes a mistakeupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 05:17:00

Director of Intelligence James Clapper makes a humiliating gaffe on national television. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

Stars unite for TV special to fund cancer researchupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 05:28:00

A bevy of stars will take part in a one-hour television special Friday night to raise funds for cancer research.

Michael Douglas get star supportupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 05:28:00

Hollywood supports Michael Douglas, Bristol Palin's ballroom dilemma, and Kim Kardashian's curve obsession.

Head of ABC News will resign postupdated: Tue Sep 07 2010 14:01:00

ABC News President David Westin will resign his post after 13 years of service.

Fortune: The rich are suckers, tooupdated: Wed Aug 18 2010 10:03:00

Call it an unintended side-benefit of the Great Recession. At least the adjustment period for most Americans to the "new normal" has been periodically and regularly brightened by the realization that rich people -- the ones who were supposed to be in the know and have it all figured out -- are suckers too.

Should Facebook add a dislike button?updated: Thu Jul 22 2010 17:19:00

Editor's note: Pete Cashmore is founder and CEO of Mashable, a popular blog about social media. He is writing a weekly column about social networking and tech for CNN.com.

Facebook CEO interviewed on IPO, lawsuit and moreupdated: Thu Jul 22 2010 10:47:00

In an interview that will air tonight on ABC's "World News with Diane Sawyer," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked frankly about an upcoming IPO, the Facebook movie, a shady lawsuit and much more.

People.com: 'Stand Up To Cancer' Fundraising Telecast Returnsupdated: Wed May 19 2010 12:08:00

Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric and Brian Williams will host the Sept. 10 event

Is budget freeze a political gimmick?updated: Wed Jan 27 2010 07:46:00

Here's something to keep in mind about American voters: They're not fond of political gimmicks.

Diane Sawyer leaves 'Good Morning America'updated: Fri Dec 11 2009 11:42:00

There was more laughter than tears on Friday as "Good Morning America" bid farewell to the anchor who has helmed the morning news show's desk for the past ten years.

George Stephanopoulos named 'Good Morning America' anchorupdated: Thu Dec 10 2009 16:26:00

George Stephanopoulos has been named the new anchor of "Good Morning America," and will start next Monday, ABC News President David Westin announced today.

People.com: Judge Pleased with Chris Brown's Progressupdated: Thu Nov 19 2009 21:29:00

The R&B singer so far has completed more than 100 hours of community labor

Rihanna gives painful details of Chris Brown assaultupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 12:01:00

In a "20/20" interview airing Friday, Rihanna offers her graphic account of the fateful February 7 confrontation with then-boyfriend Chris Brown -- including the terrifying blankness that seemed to come over him as he assaulted her.

People.com: Rihanna Embarrassed by Falling in Love with Chris Brownupdated: Thu Nov 05 2009 22:49:00

The singer says it took the realization that she's a role model for her to speak out

People.com: Chris Brown Discusses Rihanna Assaultupdated: Thu Nov 05 2009 12:48:00

"What was I thinking?," the singer asks, saying he was triggered by anger

People.com: Rihanna Breaks Silence About Chris Brownupdated: Tue Nov 03 2009 10:48:00

"This happened to me. It can happen to anyone," says the singer of the fight with "my first big love"

Commentary: Why I'm not delighted by Sawyer moveupdated: Tue Sep 08 2009 11:16:00

Diane Sawyer now joins Katie Couric as anchor of a major network evening newscast, leaving Brian Williams the sole man.

People.com: Diane Sawyer Reached Out to Lisa Ling During Crisisupdated: Fri Sep 04 2009 10:32:00

The newly promoted ABC anchor helped while sister Laura Ling was imprisoned by North Korea

Diane Sawyer replacing Charlie Gibson on 'World News'updated: Wed Sep 02 2009 20:51:00

Diane Sawyer will take over nightly news anchor duties for ABC when Charlie Gibson retires from "World News" at the end of this year, a network spokesman confirmed Wednesday.

People.com: Whitney Houston Returns to Scene for Her Fansupdated: Wed Sep 02 2009 12:47:00

"I never left," the singer says as she marks her comeback with a televised Central Park concert

People.com: Liam Neeson and Family Taking Life One Day at a Timeupdated: Wed Aug 26 2009 12:29:00

The actor has gotten "extraordinary condolence letters" from all over since Natasha Richardson's death

Houston makes a comeback with first album in seven yearsupdated: Fri Jul 24 2009 17:38:00

Whitney Houston swept into the room in full diva mode -- hair, makeup and entourage. She looked the part.

People.com: Whitney Houston Previews New Albumupdated: Wed Jul 22 2009 16:48:00

"You realize how much we miss her," says her longtime producer Clive Davis

People.com: Inside Mel Gibson's Churchupdated: Thu Apr 16 2009 18:54:00

He built his own traditionalist Catholic church in L.A. How will faith affect his divorce?

People.com: Loved Ones Attend Wake for Natasha Richardsonupdated: Sat Mar 21 2009 21:07:00

Family and friends, including Uma Thurman and Diane Sawyer, gather to honor the actress

People.com: Embattled Gov Considered Oprah for Obama's Seatupdated: Mon Jan 26 2009 15:21:00

Illinois's Rod Blagojevich said Winfrey made his short list of replacements

People.com: Britney Spears Celebrates 27th Birthday Under the Big Topupdated: Wed Dec 03 2008 08:59:00

The star performs from her new CD Circus on Good Morning America

Call girl may not be in clearupdated: Tue Nov 25 2008 17:09:00

American Morning legal analyst Sunny Hostin says there could still be problems for Ashley Dupre.

Commentary: Why did feds give Spitzer a pass?updated: Tue Nov 25 2008 17:09:00

We finally heard from Ashley Dupre -- or "Kristin" as former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer knew her. But did we really hear much? I didn't.

People.com: Matt Lauer Set to Be Skewered at Celebrity Roastupdated: Fri Sep 12 2008 19:00:00

Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira and Diane Sawyer will help the Friars Club razz the TV host

People.com: Jessica Simpson Restarts GMA Performance After Tech Glitchupdated: Wed Sep 10 2008 09:02:00

Simpson stops singing on Good Morning America when there's a problem with the sound

People.com: Katie Holmes: Being a Mom Is 'Magical'updated: Wed Jan 16 2008 00:43:00

Video courtesy CBSKatie Holmes discussed the three M's with David Letterman Monday night: marathons, her movie Mad Money and, most importantly, motherhood.

People.com: Nicole Richie, Joel Madden Have a Girlupdated: Sun Jan 13 2008 15:03:00

Nicole Richie and her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden are the parents of a daughter, the couple's rep at Handprint Entertainment tells PEOPLE.

People.com: Jennifer Lopez: Who Didn't Know I Was Pregnant?updated: Wed Jan 09 2008 17:05:00

Jennifer Lopez is amazed people were surprised when she finally unleashed the big secret and announced she was pregnant.

People.com: Dylan McDermott and His Wife Separateupdated: Fri Sep 28 2007 16:14:00

Dylan McDermott and his wife of nearly 12 years, actress Shiva Rose, have separated, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.

People.com: Rosie O'Donnell Cancels Diane Sawyer Interviewupdated: Mon Sep 24 2007 17:43:00

Rosie O'Donnell really is going to let her upcoming memoir, Celebrity Detox, speak for itself.

People.com: Brad Pitt: I Hope My Kids Don't Inherit My Dance Movesupdated: Sat Sep 22 2007 16:32:00

Brad Pitt fills his kids' days with singing and dancing, but says the time he cherishes most is bedtime.

People.com: Rosie O'Donnell Calls Oprah Winfrey a 'Force of Nature'updated: Wed Sep 19 2007 11:33:00

Rosie O'Donnell turned down the opportunity to promote her upcoming autobiography, Celebrity Detox, on Oprah Winfrey's talk show because, she says, the subject matter is "too raw."

Time.com: Saturday in the Park with Ralph Laurenupdated: Sun Sep 09 2007 12:00:00

Kate Betts attends the fashion designer's elegant 40th-anniversary celebration in New York's Central Park

People.com: Paris Hilton Goes Baby-Gift Shopping for Nicoleupdated: Thu Aug 23 2007 21:25:00

Paris Hilton played good friend on Thursday - shopping for baby gifts for her pregnant pal Nicole Richie.

People.com: Joel Madden Set to Pop Question to Nicole Richie?updated: Fri Aug 17 2007 08:44:00

(Video courtesy of ABC)

People.com: Paris Says Nicole Richie Will Be 'The Best Mom Ever'updated: Fri Aug 10 2007 07:52:00

They've been friends for most of their lives - despite a two-year period when they didn't speak to each other - and now Paris Hilton is sharing in Nicole Richie's baby excitement.

People.com: Nicole Richie: Boredom Led to Drug Useupdated: Mon Aug 06 2007 09:02:00

Nicole Richie's life of Beverly Hills privilege was what led her into a life of drugs as a teenager, she told Diane Sawyer in the third and final installment of the socialite's series of interviews, which aired Friday on 20/20.

People.com: Nicole Richie, Part Two: 'I'm Eating Healthier'updated: Sat Aug 04 2007 16:12:00

(Video courtesy ABC)

People.com: Nicole Richie Will Do Time at Paris Hilton's Jailupdated: Fri Aug 03 2007 15:44:00

Nicole Richie will serve her four-day jail sentence at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, Calif. - the same jail where Paris Hilton did her time.

People.com: VIDEO: Nicole Richie Says She's a Changed Personupdated: Fri Aug 03 2007 12:16:00

(Video courtesy ABC)

People.com: Nicole Richie: Yes, I Am Pregnantupdated: Wed Aug 01 2007 16:32:00

Nicole Richie is finally addressing the question everyone has been asking: Is she really pregnant?

People.com: GMA Movie Critic Joel Siegel Dies at 63updated: Mon Jul 02 2007 11:06:00

After a decade-long cancer battle, Good Morning America's film critic Joel Siegel died Friday in New York with friends and family by his side. He was 63.

People.com: TB Patient Speaks Out: 'I'm Very Sorry'updated: Fri Jun 01 2007 19:12:00

Andrew Speaker, the Atlanta lawyer who is carrying a drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis, has apologized to those he may have infected after he took two international flights during his wedding and honeymoon.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Fri Dec 15 2006 14:24:00

What's the biggest difference between kissing Matt Damon and kissing Brad Pitt? "One's a friend and one's my love," says Angelina Jolie, who co-stars with Damon in the upcoming drama "The Good Shepherd."

EW: Mel Gibson addresses his demonsupdated: Thu Nov 30 2006 08:24:00

His skin is less pasty. His blue eyes shine a little brighter.

showbuzzupdated: Mon Nov 29 2004 12:11:00

Director Mike Nichols likes to talk about what's floating around in his head, but longtime partner Diane Sawyer won't always play that game.

Born to runupdated: Thu Oct 28 2004 08:25:00

You've gotta hand it to the Red Sox. Odds stacked against them, they vowed no surrender. With hungry hearts and a reason to believe, they took themselves to the promised land. They're tougher than the rest. Some might say they're ... born to run. All of Boston, a lucky town, was dancing in the dark last night. Glory days, indeed. Here in the Big Apple, well, they've seen better days.

Peterson judge orders documents previewupdated: Wed Feb 25 2004 00:23:00

The judge in the Scott Peterson murder trial ruled Tuesday that he must preview all court filings to determine if they contain sensitive materials that might fall under a protective order.

Dean: 'I have all kinds of warts'updated: Fri Jan 23 2004 01:33:00

Three days after the scream "heard 'round the world," Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean was still trying to explain his frenzied speech following his third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses.

Business 2.0: How To Cope When The Spotlight Dims SHERRON WATKINS Former vice president for corporate development, Enronupdated: Mon Dec 01 2003 00:01:00

Since I didn't let the spotlight go to my head on the front end, I don't mind that it's not there now. It was crazy, right from the day--Jan. 14, 2002--when congressional staffers found my memos t...

Money Magazine: Ginger and Tonicupdated: Fri Feb 01 2002 00:01:00

Not that long ago, Americans would herald each new technological innovation with a standing ovation; now the hecklers seem to be drowning out the applause.

FSB: Introducing Politeness Making the most of any meet-and-greet situation.updated: Thu Nov 01 2001 00:01:00

You may believe that your company's success depends upon your nifty product, but I'll let you in on an irritating secret: Business is conducted between live, sentient human beings. A neglected intr...

Fortune: News Without Fear Or Favor (or the Funnies)updated: Mon Oct 11 1999 00:01:00

The Trust: The Private and Powerful Family Behind the New York Times by Susan E. Tifft and Alex S. Jones Little Brown, 780 pages

Fortune: IS THIS ROONE'S LAST HURRAH? ROONE ARLEDGE MADE ABC NEWS TOPS IN PRESTIGE, POPULARITY, AND PROFITS, BUT HIS DYNASTY FACES ITS TOupdated: Mon Feb 17 1997 00:01:00

"How many of you saw the football games over the weekend?" asked Roone Arledge, the president of ABC News. It wasn't a casual question. On the Monday morning after New Year's, Arledge wanted to del...

Fortune: YIKES, DIANE SAWYER'S DOWNSTAIRS! WHEN ABC'S PRIMETIME LIVE BURNED FOOD LION IN A TV EXPOSE ABOUT ROTTEN FOOD, THE SUPERMARKET Cupdated: Mon Dec 23 1996 00:01:00

The worst day in the history of the Food Lion supermarket chain had to be November 5, 1992. That night, ABC News' PrimeTime Live broadcast a devastating hidden-camera expose charging that Food Lion...

Fortune: Of Gorbachev, gimmicks, and gartersupdated: Mon Jan 18 1988 00:01:00

Female speakers, take note: To gain entree to the exclusive breakfast/dinner club circuit, it helps to have cachet. Consider 60 Minutes correspondent Diane Sawyer. At the annual family dinner of th...

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