The first of two Interviews with shamed road cyclist Lance Armstrong conducted by Oprah Winfrey in a worldwide exclusive interview broadcasted on her OWN TV Network (Oprah Winfrey Network) and at oprah.com on Thursday 17th January 2013. Stringer/Photoshot/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: ptsphotoshottwo038360
Another week and another list of hot topics that have been making headlines. Confessions, bizarre hoaxes, and saying goodbye to a favorite television legend are just some of stories that have peaked the public’s interest this week. So be sure to check out all the images Newscom has of the events you are interested in.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te’o (5) plays against Wake Forest during the second half of their NCAA college football game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, November 17, 2012. Jeff Haynes/Polaris/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: polphotos122799
Manti Te’o. News broke that the heartbreaking story about Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o's girlfriend was a hoax. Not only was the tale of her death not true, but she never actually existed at all. This is becoming one of the most bizarre hoaxes in history… or at least of 2013.
General Motors President Mark Reuss (L), vice president Globbal Design Ed Welburn (C) and Corvette Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter introduce the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as it is presented at a Pre-North American International Auto Show introduction in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2013. TANNEN MAURY/EPA/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: epaphotos703856
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette made it’s debut in Detroit. And it’s safe to say, it’s a pretty hot car.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) conducts a hearing of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee titled “Gun Violence Prevention: A Call to Action”, on January 16, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Jeff Malet Photography/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: jmpphotos014844
Gun Control. The issue of gun control has been a hot topic this week for sure, with many getting very political about their stance on the issue. And many are questioning if Obama’s gun proposal is constitutional.
Diff’rent Strokes (NBC) Season 3, 1980-1981 Featuring: Gary Coleman, Conrad Bain Where: United States When: 19 Mar 1983. PF1 WENN Photos/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: wennphotosthree596413
Conrad Bain, best known for his best known for his father role on the television show Different Strokes, passed away on Monday (Jan 14th) at the age of 89.
The reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Flip Schulke BlackStar Photos/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: bsphotos001862
MLK. This upcoming Monday (Jan 21st) is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many have been remembering his legacy this week.
Judges Nicki Minaj (R), Keith Urban and Mariah Carey (L) listen to a reporter’s question at a Fox panel for the television series “American Idol” at the 2013 Winter Press Tour for the Television Critics Association in Pasadena, California January 8, 2013. MARIO ANZUONI/REUTERS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrlfive673054
American Idol. The twelfth season of American Idol premiered with its new judges Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. There have already been some high tension with the two new divas on set.
AMERICAN CYCLIST LANCE ARMSTRONG AFTER COMPETING IN THE TOUR-DE-FRANCE. ASA “Ai Wire Photo Service”/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: aiwirepix066891
Lance Armstong. And finally, the confession that everyone was anticipating… Lance Armstrong sat down in an interview with Oprah and admitted to using performance enhancing drugs during his cycling career.
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