Jim Avila
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ABC News Hires Reena Ninan from Fox News - Posted February 1, 2012
ABC News president Ben Sherwood is changing up a couple of correspondent assignments, while bringing on a new reporter: Reena Ninan, late of Fox News.
Ninan is joining... [TVNewser]
Morning Show Interviews with Conrad Murray, and a Juror Who Found Him Guilty - Posted November 9, 2011
NBC News will air Savannah Guthrie's pre-verdict interview with Dr. Conrad Murray tomorrow and Friday on the "Today" show. Murray, who is in custody following the guilty verdict in the death of Mich... [TVNewser]
Conrad Murray Guilty of Manslaughter in Michael Jackson Death - Posted November 7, 2011
> Breaking: At 4:17pmET, the verdict was read. Conrad Murray is guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop star Michael Jackson.
The CBS News special report ran until 4:22pm, ABC's until 4:23 and NBC's and FOX's until 4:24pm. Fox News also ended coverage, anchored by Shepard Smith, at 4:24 when... [TVNewser]
From Southern Storms to Royal Wedding, a Friday Night of News - Posted April 30, 2011
The broadcast networks devoted a significant chunk of time last night to news programs. CBS produced an hour on the Royal Wedding at 8pm, while NBC and ABC went head-to-head with two hour specials from 9-11pm. The first hour of "Dateline" was anchored by Brian Williams and was devoted almost entirely... [TVNewser]
Networks Prep Specials for Michael Jackson Death Anniversary; NBC News Licenses Non-NBC Interview - Posted June 23, 2010
This Friday, ABC, NBC, and CNN will all have special coverage commemorating the one year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing.
NBC will air a special "Dateline" titled "Michael Jackson: A Mother's story at 9pm Friday night. The special, which is reported by Jos... [TVNewser]
More Michael Jackson on ABC - Posted July 29, 2009
Tonight, ABC News' "Primetime: Crime" reports the latest on the investigation surrounding the death of Michael Jackson, and how his passing has shined a light on celebrities' drug use and the doctors who enable them.
The hour will examine Jackson's physician Dr. Conrad Murray and searches of his home and offices have... [TVNewser]
Covering Columbine: 10 Years Later - Posted April 20, 2009
10 years ago today, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold entered their high school in a Denver suburb, looking to kill hundreds of their classmates. ... [TVNewser]
Times Square Transformed For ABC Election Night - Posted November 4, 2008
After stopping by the CNN viewing party in Duffy Square we headed a few blocks south to ABC's Times Square studios. As we walked in, GMA Weekend anchor Bill Weir was heading outside to begin live shots for the network's coverage. On the second floor... [TVNewser]
Avila To Receive Journalist of the Year Award - Posted August 11, 2008
ABC's Senior Law and Justice Correspondent Jim Avila has been selected to receive the prestigious 2008 Broadcast Journalist of the Year Award from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Avila will be honored at the NAHJ's 23rd Annual Noche de Triunfos Journalism Aw... [TVNewser]










