I was watching the network news this morning (God alone knows why).  The coverage seemed (to me) a bit, well, screwed. So I used that back up button on the DVR to do a bit of research. Here's how news coverage in the first 30 minutes or so of the show went:

The revolution in Libya and the potential effect on oil production:  24 seconds.

The earthquake in New Zealand: 17 seconds

New anti government protests in Iraq: 22 seconds

The Egyptian revolution: 14 seconds

The Wisconsin budget dilemma: 16 seconds

The cancellation of the TV sitcom "2 1/2 Men" because it's star (Charlie Sheen) has apparently lost his freakin' mind: 12 minutes 14 seconds

Who will win an Oscar: 17 minutes and counting.

Now this isn't ET or anything, this is the morning news show on a national network (CBS).

Scarlett would love it.