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Yakima was Mentioned on Katie Couric, But it Wasn't for the Best Reasons

Cefus — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:31 +0000

Obesity is a crisis in this country that cuts across race, class, age and gender and stretches from coast to coast. In Yakima, Washington, more than a third of the city is considered obese. In Reading, Pennsylvania it’s about the same. The fattest place in America is the McAllen, Texas area, where the obesity rate is more than 38%. And then there’s Atlanta, Georgia where nearly a quarter of the population is obese.

That is how the viewers of Katie Couric know Yakima, Washington. As one of the most obese cities in the country. Now it's true, but changing the tide is done by people making better personal choices. I also think raising awareness and educating people to make those choices will help.

Will you Watch Katie Courics New Talk Show?

Michele Mathews — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:13:29 +0000

Since Oprah has left daytime TV there has been a void that it seems everyone and their mom is trying to fill. It seems like the TV networks are just throwing shows against the wall to see what sticks. Katie Couric is one of them. Her new daytime talk show will air September 10th. Katie is [...]

Katie Couric to Announce Departure From 'CBS Evening News' This Week

John Riggs — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:31:40 +0000

In what the NY Times is calling "one of the worst-kept secrets in television," Katie Couric will reportedly announce her exit from 'CBS Evening News' this week, sources confirmed today.

A replacement for Couric will be announced during the first week in May, after she returns from London, where she will be covering the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Though unconfirmed, '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley is expected to replace Couric following her exit from the program.

Katie Couric to Reunite With Matt Lauer?

John Riggs — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:22:25 +0000

Following word that Katie Couric is planning to leave her post at 'CBS Evening News' in the near future, the NY Times is now reporting that the 54-year-old anchor may pursue a syndicated talk show with her former 'Today' co-host, Matt Lauer.

But don't get too excited: According to the report, the move would be "intensely complicated," as Lauer's contract with 'Today' doesn't expire until the end of 2012, and NBC will probably make him a significant offer to keep him on the show.

Report: Katie Couric to Leave 'CBS Evening News'

John Riggs — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:25:37 +0000

She's used to breaking headlines, but today, Katie Couric is making some of her own.

According to a report from the AP, Couric is leaving her historic anchor post at CBS Evening News after joining the program less than five years ago, in 2006. Her next move: a syndicated talk show, which is expected to launch in 2012.

Couric's contract with CBS ends on June 4, though no word on when her official last broadcast will be.