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Today, MSNBC reveals the launch of the new MSNBC App for iPhone, iPad and iTouch as part of NBCUniversal's TV Everywhere cross-portfolio rollout. The free, first generation app features a customizable user experience with live streaming, clips of select MSNBC programming, and additional show content. This launch marks an important step in NBCUniversal's long-term strategy to provide both viewers and marketers a user-friendly way to engage with its content on multiple platforms.

MSNBC beat CNN for the month of October in the key morning, weekday primetime and M-Su primetime dayparts according to data from Nielsen. MSNBC was also up across the board among total viewers and A25-54 in all key dayparts compared to September 2013.

James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge's GONE debuted at the top of the New York Times' fiction list for the week ending Oct. 20, bumping Stephen King's latest thriller DOCTOR SLEEP to the second spot. Nicholas Sparks' THE LONGEST RIDE also shifted down one position this week, ending up in the third spot.

On last night's THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, NBC's “Parenthood” star Lauren Graham sat down with Jay and explained why she believes Chris Matthews cheated against her on Jeopardy.

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders about the government 'slimdown,' Bill O'Reilly talks divine inspiration, and Chris Matthews compares Obama and Reagan. Check out highlights from the October 2ND broadcast below.

MSNBC beat CNN for the third quarter of 2013 in the key morning, weekday primetime and M-Su primetime dayparts according to data from Nielsen.

MSNBC was the #2 cable news network for the month of August in the key primetime and morning time periods, according to data from Nielsen.

MSNBC will present special coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington on Wednesday, August 28. The day will include live coverage from both Washington, D.C. and New York with Chris Matthews anchoring live from the National Mall throughout the day beginning at 11AM ET. Following President Obama's remarks at approximately 4PM ET, MSNBC will present Dr. Martin Luther King's entire 'I Have a Dream' speech. And, Chris Hayes will host a special “All In” at 8PM ET live from Washington, D.C.

'The Ed Show,' hosted by Ed Schultz, moves back to MSNBC's weekday lineup beginning tonight, Monday, August 26. 'The Ed Show' will air Monday - Friday at 5 p.m. ET. 'Hardball with Chris Matthews' will continue at 7 p.m. ET.

“The Ed Show” hosted by Ed Schultz is moving back to MSNBC's weekday lineup starting Monday, August 26. “The Ed Show” will air Monday – Friday at 5 p.m. ET.

Al Jazeera America, the new American news channel that will launch on Aug. 20, today announced that former MSNBC journalist David Shuster will join Al Jazeera America as one of the channel's New York anchors.

NBC Broadcasting Chairman Ted Harbert today announced that Meredith Vieira, one of America's most beloved personalities will host her own nationally syndicated daytime show, titled The Meredith Vieira Show.

50 years ago during the March on Washington, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King stood up to proclaim, 'I Have A Dream.' This summer, Reverend Al Sharpton and MSNBC will be honoring and celebrating that historic moment by 'Advancing the Dream'.

MSNBC was the #2 cable news network for the month of June, topping CNN and HLN in key ratings categories, according to data from Nielsen. Without big news events to drive ratings, CNN dropped 43% in weekday Primetime and 40% in daytime among A25-54 compared to May 2013. FOX News Channel saw the network's lowest weekday Primetime performance among A25-54 in more than twelve years - since August 2001.

Veteran news executive Rob Yarin has been named Executive Producer of NBC News' “Meet the Press,” the country's leading Sunday morning public affairs hour. Yarin will report to Antoine Sanfuentes, NBC News Senior Vice President, and will join the show on Sunday, August 4.

MSNBC has teamed up with Essence Communications Inc. for the 2013 ESSENCE Festival held in New Orleans July 4-7.

NBCUniversal Domestic TV Distribution announced today it has sold the hit daytime show “Steve Harvey” through 2016 to station groups across the country, including the NBC Owned Television Stations.

Aaron Axelrod's debut solo exhibit titled 'Freedom of the Press,' is a series of paintings that the artist has produced to explore the current state of the press and more in depth, TV media.

MAURY celebrates his 2,500th episode and the biggest celebrities are joining him to celebrate.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matthews, 67, has signed a new long-term deal to remain with the network through the next presidential election. Under his the new contract, the long-time news commentator will officially retire from his Syndicated Sunday show THE CHRIS MATTHEWS SHOW this summer. The final episode is set to air on July 21.