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Greta Van Susteren joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in January 2002 as the host of the prime-time news and interview program, "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren" (7-8 p.m. ET/PT Mondays through Fridays), which launched in February 2002. "On the Record" is the highest rated cable news program in the 10 p.m. timeslot.
While at FOX News Channel Van Susteren has covered a wide range of high-profile court cases including the trials of Scott Peterson and Michael Jackson as well as the trials following the death of Anna Nicole Smith. While covering the disappearance of Natalee Holloway from Aruba, she secured an exclusive interview with the father of a leading suspect, Paul van der Sloot, which led to his detainment as a suspect in the disappearance.
Most recently, Van Susteren provided on-site coverage of the Virginia Tech massacre, including hosting a one-hour special where she interviewed students, families and others directly affected by the shootings.
Prior to joining FNC, Van Susteren served as host of CNN's prime-time news and analysis show, "The Point with Greta Van Susteren." She also co-hosted the network's daily legal program, "Burden of Proof." Van Susteren joined CNN in 1991 as a legal analyst and, during her tenure with the network, contributed analysis to high-profile cases including the O.J. Simpson criminal and civil trials and the Elian Gonzalez custody battle. She also played an integral role in the legal analysis of CNN's coverage of Election 2000, for which she earned the American Bar Association's Presidential Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Van Susteren has represented various clients in civil and criminal cases during her career as a trial attorney. In addition to arguing cases in federal appellate courts and state supreme courts, she is the author of a chapter on witness and client representation in "Federal Enforcement 1992: Defense Strategies for Winning White Collar Trial."
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Van Susteren received a bachelor's degree with distinction in economics. She earned a Juris Doctor from Georgetown Law in 1979 and a Master of Law from the school in 1982. Van Susteren was the first Stuart Stiller Fellow at Georgetown Law Center and was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from Stetson Law School.
She served as an adjunct professor at the Law Center from 1984 through 1999.
Recently dubbed one of the world's 100 most powerful women by Forbes Magazine, Van Susteren is the recipient of both the 2000-2001 Sandra Day O'Connor Medal of Honor from Seton Hall University and the American Bar Association Presidential Award for "Excellence in Journalism." (2001).
She was also awarded the first place 2002 National Headliners Award as part of an investigative team covering the "Attack on America."
In addition, Van Susteren is the co-author of "My Turn at The Bullypulpit: Straight Talk About The Things That Drive Me Nuts." Greta is married to John P. Coale and lives in Washington, D.C.
Sun Oct 13, 2013
Former governor Palin and Senators Mike Lee and Ted Cruz sound off on the death benefits controversy and the treatment of our veterans during the partial suspension of government services from the ...
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Fri Oct 11, 2013
Grammy-winning singer Celine Dion checks in on 'On the Record'!
2:40
Residents of the Greta Home and Academy in Haiti have a surprise message for Greta
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'Off the Record', 10/11/13: Greta puts the spotlight on the Points of Light Tribute Awards and the importance of charity work
1:90
Legendary broadcaster goes 'On the Record' to give Greta well-wishes in her new time slot
2:42
Military vets hit hard by partial suspension of government services, but fiasco over death benefits is just the latest in shoddy treatment by government
8:40
Thu Oct 10, 2013
NFL legend Brett Favre hopes Greta scores a touchdown in her new time slot
2:52
Partial suspension of government services could be bad business for growing craft brewing industry
2:42
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy on GOP leaders' short-term debt ceiling increase pitch to President Obama in crucial White House meeting
5:10
'Off the Record', 10/10/13: Playing politics is a huge driving force with both the GOP and Democrats - and we the people are paying the price
1:37
'Truckers Ride for the Constitution' is protesting the dysfunction in Washington, but what is the group's goal?
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Bush matriarch and former first lady goes 'On the Record' --- with former president George H.W. Bush in tow!
1:46
Wed Oct 09, 2013
Democratic congressman complains about no towel service in House gym while Americans and fallen veterans' families feel very real pain from partial suspension of government services
4:28
Former vice president Dick Cheney proves to be a man of mystery in surprise call to Greta
2:11
'Off the Record', 10/9/13: Greta wonders why the defense secretary didn't stand up for his fellow veterans and their families as the 'slimdown' threatened their benefits
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IRS official in charge of implementing Affordable Care Act testifies before the House, but were ongoing questions about targeting scandal answered?
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A solution is ultimately found after partial suspension of government services cuts off death benefits to families of veterans, but Obama and Congress should be ashamed
7:26
Tue Oct 08, 2013
Kris Jenner wishes Greta the best of luck in her new time slot!
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'Truckers Ride for the Constitution' look to shut down traffic around Washington, D.C. in protest of all things that are 'destroying America'
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Sen. Rand Paul takes on president's remarks on 'extreme' Tea Party Republicans prolonging the slimdown, the debt ceiling deadline and threat of US default
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