TV spectrum coalition assails wireless plea for multiple auctions
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Paramount Pictures restructuring
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X marks the spot on Wednesday
The "X Factor" dominated the ratings on Wednesday and led Fox to the win.
Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
3.9/11
3.3/9
3.3/9
1.8/5
1.6/4
0.7/2
Adults 18-34
3.2/10
2.9/9
1.9/6
1.9/5
1.2/3
0.8/2
Total Viewers (millions)
11.514
9.345
11.575
4.095
6.270
1.569
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ESPN Deportes gearing up for XVI Pan American Games
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ABC's 'Nightline' ranks No. 1 in Premiere Week
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'The X Factor' takes Wednesday win for FOX
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'Harry's Law' and 'Law-Order' winner for NBC Wednesday
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Wednesday late-night 'Jay Leno-David Letterman' tie, 'Nightline' winner
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