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Police kill gunman angry over Discovery Channel programming who took hostages at its offices

Police kill gunman angry over Discovery Channel programming who took hostages at its offices

A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people hostage at gunpoint before police shot him to death, officials said.

Senh: The guy had mental problems if he resorted to terrorism just because he didn't like the programming at Discovery Channel. It's a strange hostage situation.

 

Larry King leaving his CNN show this fall

Larry King leaving his CNN show this fall

Iconic TV interviewer Larry King will step aside from hosting his prime-time CNN show this fall, he said. King said he will still be hosting specials on CNN.

 

How to get TV through the internet

How to get TV through the internet

Jonathan Strickland cut ties with his cable company a year ago, yet he continues to watch all his favorite TV shows. He has saved nearly $700 over the last year and, most importantly, he tasted the thrill of telling his cable provider to shove it.

 

White House gate crashers land TV role

White House gate crashers land TV role

The woman who crashed President Barack Obama's first state dinner has cashed in with a reality TV deal. The Bravo network said Tuesday that Michaele Salahi (mih-KEL' sah-LAH'-hee) will be featured in the next installment of its "Real Housewives" franchise, this time focused on Washington.

 

Conan O'Brien Moves to Warner Bros. Lot for New Late-Night Show

Conan O'Brien isn't just moving to a new network, he's moving to a new office.

 

Sarah Silverman's show axed by Comedy Central

On her Comedy Central show, Sarah Silverman got drunk on cough syrup, mocked the abortion rights debate and seduced none other than God....

 

Jessica Simpson to guest-star on 'Entourage,' tweets mad love for Ari Gold

Simpson will be making a cameo on HBO's "Entourage" this season, as confirmed by a sweet tweet from the singer on Tuesday.

 

ESPN sets viewership record with three-day NFL draft

ESPN broadcast of the NFL draft has drawn the most viewers ever.

 

'South Park' producers say network cut fear speech

'South Park' producers say network cut fear speech

Producers of "South Park" said Thursday that Comedy Central removed a speech about intimidation and fear from their show after a radical Muslim group warned that they could be killed for insulting the Prophet Muhammad....

 

Muslim group warns 'South Park' creators of death

Muslim group warns 'South Park' creators of death

A radical Muslim group has warned the creators of "South Park" that they could face violent retribution for depicting the prophet Muhammad in a bear suit during last week's episode....

 

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