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A Ukrainian broadcaster demonstrated remarkable composure after she nonchalantly caught her tooth after it fell out during a live read, as seen in an incredible clip circulating local media. According to the post, the TV presenter was reporting live on the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday morning when she felt her front tooth come loose in the middle of the broadcast. The Ukrainian reporter demonstrated professionalism under pressure. Fortunately, instead of losing her head, the steel-nerved newscaster can be seen in the 24-second clip calmly collecting the chomper with her hand and completing the read as if nothing had happened —...

The news can be pretty depressing, but it has its hilarious moments too. Here's our list of the 10 most memorable live news gaffes and bloopers that went viral in 2013. WARNING: Some videos contain explicit language In Lodi, Calif., Fox 40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez had to do a live segment while contending with a handsy baboon. Mickey shook her hand and promptly grabbed ...

Los Angeles reporter Serene Branson has given her first interview since the Grammy night live report that catapulted the KCBS-TV journalist into YouTube fame. “My head was definitely pounding and I was very uncomfortable and I knew something wasn’t right,” Branson told KCBS anchor Pat Harvey Thursday night. “I was terrified and confused. Confused. What had just happened? At that point they sat me down, then my right cheek went numb. My right hand went numb and I lost some sensation in my arm.” The live report, where Branson become visibly confused and had trouble speaking clearly, led many to...

A European airline plans to let passengers use their cell phones during flights starting next year, but it could be awhile before U.S. carriers get the green light from federal officials. Ryanair, the Irish budget airline and Europe's biggest low-cost carrier, intends to outfit 50 aircraft, or about a quarter of its fleet, with OnAir mobile technology by the end of next year, allowing passengers to call, text message and e-mail during flight. Ryanair's remaining fleet will be equipped starting in 2008. The company said it expects to receive regulatory approval, which would make Ryanair the first European airline to...

Writing the history of our time in song. http://monya1.tripod.com/midis2.html MIDI - TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR (click on Margie Harrell, then the song) Tinkle, tinkle, little star...viewers wonder where you are Maybe in stall number one...this is really getting fun Tinkle, tinkle, little star...viewers wonder where you are Kyra was there to hear our leader speak Her sister-in-law we learn's a real controlling freak Then there was a television moment quite profound I hope everybody got to hear the zipper sound Come on, put it on your website, CNN We are waiting anxiously to hear the clip again Tinkle, tinkle, little...

Just talking about the Freepers and this Devil who follows Hillary around at her book signings, Mark indicated the free republic, and said he knows who the gentleman is, Doctor Raoul, and if you want to have some fun, go to the free republic. Mark is filling in for the Mike Savage Show. WABC Radio

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Peter Arnett is back on the air from Baghdad. Latest news: · World Prepares to Feed Iraqis Hit by War Reuters - 3 minutes ago · Schroeder Softens Anti-War Tone, Sees U.S. Victory Reuters - 4 minutes ago · U.S. Mortuary Receives More Iraq War Dead AP - 5 minutes ago Special Coverage Within days of being fired by the U.S. network NBC, Arnett found an unlikely new audience Thursday: the Dutch-speaking — and hopefully English-comprehending — citizens of northern Belgium. "Thanks Peter Arnett, we are proud to have you on our team," said VTM news anchor...

More than 40 explosions have been heard around Iraq's capital, Baghdad. According to reports, one blast was heard near the Information Ministry and US officials claimed to have hit Iraqi state-run television. Iraq's Satellite TV went off the air at 4.30am local time (1.30am GMT) as explosions rang out in Baghdad and remains off the air. It was not immediately clear if the domestic television service, Iraq Television, was affected as it does not broadcast overnight. But it began broadcasting versus from the Koran around 9am (6am GMT). Another 40 explosions were heard around the southern area of the city,...

McCain May Team With Feingold To Limit Radio Station Ownership Consolidation Wed Jan 08 2002 09:51:31 ET Sen. Russell D. Feingold said Tuesday he plans to reintroduce legislation that would limit the consolidation of radio station ownership and to punish radio conglomerates that stifle competition. The bill died last year, but in the 108th Congress Feingold may have a powerful, if familiar, partner -- John McCain, R-Ariz, who has again become chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. McCain spokeswoman Pia Pialorsi said McCain 'is interested in the topic and has talked to Feingold about it. He's definitely...