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DATELINE's WILD, #WILDWEB Series Returns Friday with 'Vampires'
by Tyler Peterson - May 15, 2013


On Friday, May 17 at 8pm/7c "Dateline's" Wild, #WildWeb returns with a full hour of undercover investigations that further reveal the hidden world of online classified ads. "Dateline's" Chris Hansen answers a series of online advertisements and what he reveals may make people think twice the next time they surf the web.

CBS Tops 40th Annual DAYTIME EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2013


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

DATELINE to Air 'Terror in Boston: The Hunt for Answers,' Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2013


On Wednesday April 24 at 8pm/7c NBC's DATELINE will devote a full hour to the latest in the investigation of the Boston Marathon bombings.

NBC, MSNBC Announce Boston Marathon Tragedy Special Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 15, 2013


NBC News and MSNBC will continue to provide comprehensive, late breaking coverage of the tragic explosions that went off during the Boston Marathon earlier today. Their full coverage is below:

NBC News & MSNBC Announce 'Election of the Pope' Special Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2013


NBC News and MSNBC will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of the election of the pope as the Roman Catholic Church's 115 cardinal electors convene this week to select a new leader. The papal conclave will formally begin Tuesday afternoon when the cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel following a morning mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

Seth MacFarlane Among Upcoming Guests on TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2013


Seth MacFarlane is among the upcoming guest for NBC's THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, March 4 - March 15.

NBC News Bests All Other Networks in Inauguration Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2013


NBC News, America's leading news organization, was the most-watched broadcast or cable television network for coverage of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

NBC NEWS to Air Presidential Inauguration Special Programming
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2013


NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth coverage of the second Inauguration of President Barack Obama across all broadcast and digital platforms as the network's top anchors and correspondents report from throughout the nation's capital.

NBC Announces Extended Coverage Following Today's Shooting in Connecticut
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 14, 2012


NBC News will provide comprehensive special coverage of the tragic shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday morning. Below are programming details. All updates will be released throughout the day as they become available.

NBC NEWS Tops All TV Networks in 2012 Election Night Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2012


NBC News, America's leading news organization, was the most-watched broadcast or cable television network for primetime coverage of the 2012 presidential election.

NBC News to Provide In-Depth Coverage of Election 2012
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2012


NBC News, America's most trusted news organization, will continue to provide robust, in-depth Decision 2012 coverage in the final days leading up to and on election day.

NBCUniversal Teams with Multiple Media Platforms for Tonight's HURRICANE SANDY Fundraiser
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 2, 2012


Multiple television, radio and digital platforms have joined forces with NBCUniversal to broadcast 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,' a benefit to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy airing tonight, November 2 (8 - 9 pm/ET).

Erica Hill to Co-Host WEEKEND TODAY Alongside Lester Holt
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 1, 2012


NBC News President Steve Capus announced today that Erica Hill will be joining 'Weekend Today' as co-anchor. The weekend anchor team of Lester Holt, Erica Hill, Jenna Wolfe, and Dylan Dreyer officially debuts Saturday, November 3.

NBC News Continues Coverage of Sandy, Brian Williams to Anchor Primetime Special at 10/9 Central
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2012


The platforms of NBC News -- strengthened by the resources of the NBCUniversal News Group, including The Weather Channel, NBC Owned Television Stations, CNBC, MSNBC, and Telemundo -- will continue comprehensive coverage of superstorm Sandy as millions are left without power, communities suffer from flooding, and transportation systems remain crippled.

Lester Holt to Anchor TODAY, NBC NIGHTLY NEWS Live from Key Battleground States
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 19, 2012


NBC's Lester Holt will travel to the key battleground states of Florida, Virginia and Ohio beginning Sunday, October 21. For three consecutive Sundays, Holt will be stationed in each of the battlegrounds to co-anchor the Sunday edition of "Today" and anchor the Sunday edition of "NBC Nightly News."

NBC News President Steve Capus Accepts RTDNA Award for 'Overall Excellence'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 9, 2012


Last night at the annual Radio Television Digital News Association's (RTDNA) Edward R. Murrow Awards dinner in New York City, NBC News President Steve Capus accepted the 'Overall Excellence' award on behalf of the network

Andrea Canning Joins NBC News as DATELINE Correspondent
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2012


Andrea Canning has been named "Dateline" Correspondent at NBC News. Canning joins DATELINE anchor Lester Holt and the newsmagazine's team of correspondents Chris Hansen, Hoda Kotb, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.

NBC's Lester Holt to Report Live From Afghanistan
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2012


NBC's Lester Holt has arrived in Afghanistan as the nation faces a critical moment, with the last U.S. surge troops departing, green on blue attacks on the rise, NATO restricting joint operations with Afghan security forces, and the greater Middle East in turmoil.

NBC News WEEKEND TODAY Celebrates 25 Years Today, 9/16
by TV News Desk - Sep 16, 2012


Today, September 16, WEEKEND TODAY will celebrate its 25th Anniversary by looking back at the broadcast's dynamic history.

NBC News WEEKEND TODAY to Celebrate 25 Years, 9/16
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 13, 2012


On Sunday, September 16, WEEKEND TODAY will celebrate its 25th Anniversary by looking back at the broadcast's dynamic history.

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