Tim Goodman's TCA Recap: It's PBS' Time to Shine

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SAG-AFTRA Board Urges One Pension & Health Plan

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Foreign Box Office: Early Numbers Show 'Dark Knight Rises' Earning North of $70 Million

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July 22, 2012 Foreign Box Office: Early Numbers Show 'Dark Knight Rises' Earning North of $70 Million Christopher Nolan's superhero tentpole opened in 17 countries over the weekend. More news: Top Stories | Movies | TV | Music | Tech | Style | The Business | Awards

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Obama heads to Aurora, Penn State removes Paterno statue, and other stories from The Slatest.

The Slatest: July 22, 2012 Obama To Visit Colorado Shooting Victims University says it is investigating suspect's deliveries as police deny there's a second person of interest. READ FULL STORY "Dark Knight Rises" Likely Set Opening Weekend 2D Record The Aurora shooting did not have a major impact on ticket sales, although they were lower than expected.  READ FULL STORY Penn State Removes Joe Paterno Statue The NCAA is set to announce "unprecedented" sanctions against the university and its football team.  READ FULL STORY U.S. Working Around U.N. on Syria As fighting engulfs Syria's two main cities, the White House is increasing aid to rebels and plans for Assad's downfall.  READ FULL STORY Shooting Unlikely To Shift Gun-Control Debate No one is holding their breath for Washington to take on the issue, in part due to the influence of the gun lobby. READ FULL STORY Suspected Shooter "Thinks He's Acting in a Movie" James Holmes, whom everyone describes as quiet and shy, was allegedly "spitting at everything" in prison. READ FULL STORY Romney (Still) Raising More Money Than Obama The president is outspending his rival on ads, and the Republican now has more than a $25 million advantage. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: The Syrian Endgame After Shooting, Mayor Bloomberg Calls for Gun Control Stance From President Obama, Romney Play the Slate News Quiz A Brief History of the Daiquiri Patent of the Day: Displaying Electronic Lists The Another Boring White Guy Gabfest I Don't Want to Skimm the News More from The Slatest: 'Dark Knight Rises' Likely Set Opening Weekend 2D Record 'Dark Knight Rises' Likely Set Opening Weekend 2D Record Obama To Visit Colorado Shooting Victims U.S. Working Around U.N. on Syria Penn State Removes Joe Paterno Statue Romney (Still) Raising More Money Than Obama Suspected Shooter 'Thinks He's Acting in a Movie' Shooting Unlikely To Shift Gun-Control Debate Whooping Cough Cases Approach 50-Year High Barbara Walters Says She Nixed Interview With Zimmerman

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