KOLD meteorologist George takes third leave of absence

Chuck George

KOLD meteorologist George takes third leave of absence

Chuck George, chief meteorologist for Tucson's KOLD Channel 13, has taken a sudden leave of absence from the station - his third since 2010.

Giffords TV ad urges expanded background checks

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is urging key senators to support expanded background checks for gun purchases in a new television ad that was to begin airing Tuesday in Arizona and Iowa.

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Funny ladies Amy Poehler, left, and Tina Fey co-host tonight's likely-to-be-boozy Golden Globe Awards.

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DON'T MISS: "THE 70TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS" - It may not be Hollywood's most prestigious awards show, but it's almost always the most fun. Keeping things light, fast and loose this year are first-time co-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, former "Saturday Night Live" pals, who will lead u…

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Maggie Smith, left, and Shirley MacLaine face off as a new season of "Downton Abbey"launches tonight.

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DON'T MISS: "DOWNTON ABBEY" - Do we hear wedding bells? As the deliciously addictive period melodrama returns for a third season, formerly star-crossed lovers Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Matthew (Dan Stevens) are finally preparing to get hitched, and Cora's mother (Shirley MacLaine) arrives …

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Ryan Seacrest, left, will lead TV viewers into the new year, as Dick Clark, who died in April, had done since 1972.

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DON'T MISS: "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark" - Jenny McCarthy and Fergie host this prime-time tribute to the man who, since 1972, had counted us down to midnight. Clark, who died in April, is remembered via clips of past festivities and never-before-seen archival footage. Also …

Recycle your e-junk, help in 2 ways

If a computer cannot be refurbished, it is stripped down and parts of it are recycled at Rise Equipment Recycling Center.

Recycle your e-junk, help in 2 ways

A few years ago, the digital conversion of television began a flood of unwanted tube-based TV sets.

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"Doctor Who: The Snowmen" is a Christmas special that will introduce the doctor's new companion, Clara.

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DON'T MISS: "Doctor Who: The Snowmen" - Whovians, rejoice. In a week largely devoid of fresh programming, the popular British sci-fi series serves up its latest holiday special. It's set in 1892, when a chilling menace is threatening the world. A young governess (Jenna-Louise Coleman) calls …

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Damian Lewis as Nick Brody in "Homeland." The political thriller ends its second season at 11 tonight.

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DON'T MISS: "HOMELAND" - As the spellbinding second season of this Emmy-winning political thriller comes to an end, Carrie (Claire Danes) and Brody (Damian Lewis) have some major decisions to make about their futures. Then again, will Brody even have a future? Not if Quinn follows through on…

No sign of Isabel, but family is hopeful

Isabel Celis

No sign of Isabel, but family is hopeful

Nearly eight months have passed since Isabel Celis was last seen in her midtown home, and though police still aren't any closer to finding the 7-year-old, her parents remain hopeful that she is alive and will come home soon.

Shhhh! New law says TV ads can’t blare anymore

NEW YORK — TV viewing could soon sound a little calmer. The CALM Act, which limits the volume of TV commercials, goes into effect on Thursday.

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Norman Reedus portrays Daryl Dixon in "The Walking Dead." Dixon may confront his brother Merle in tonight's episode.

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DON'T MISS: "THE WALKING DEAD" - Season 3 of prime time's zombie sensation has been both extremely sad (R.I.P., Lori) and gruesome. The show's midseason finale promises of a major clash between the savvy survivors led by noble Sheriff Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the citizens of Woodbury, lorde…