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Monday, February 25, 2013
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'The Onion' Apologizes For Offensive Tweet About 9-Year-Old Quvenzhane Wallis
February 25, 2013 The satirical news outlet agrees it went too far when it posted a tweet that referred to the young actress with a highly offensive four-letter word.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Oscars 2013: The 85th Annual Academy Awards
Despite Dark Themes, A Big Oscar Bounce
February 22, 2013 At the Oscar ceremony on Sunday night, there'll be lots of talk about excellence — the movie industry honoring its own. But as NPR's Bob Mondello notes, there has always been another side to the Oscars: money.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
CNBC Adopts Tougher Tactic In Booking Wars
February 21, 2013 CNBC is far and away the ratings leader in the financial cable news business — and its executives, producers and reporters are working hard to keep it that way. They're telling some guests they can't appear on rival channels amid breaking news.
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Petition To Legalize Unlocking Cellphones Meets White House's 100K Requirement
February 21, 2013 Frustration over a change in federal copyright policy making it illegal to unlock a new cellphone has resulted in more than 100,000 signatures on a petition at the White House's website, meaning the executive branch must now respond to the call to overturn the policy.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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New York Times Co. Plans To Sell 'Boston Globe'
February 20, 2013 The company said it wanted to focus on The New York Times, its flagship newspaper. The Times bought the Globe for a record $1.1 billion in 1993.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Booker-Winning Author's Remarks About Kate Middleton Play Out In U.K. Media
February 19, 2013 In a speech earlier this month, author Hilary Mantel said the Duchess of Cambridge "appeared to have been designed by committee and built by craftsmen." Britain's tabloids were outraged, and even the prime minister weighed in.
Monday, February 18, 2013
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'Reader's Digest' Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy Protection
February 18, 2013 The venerable magazine's parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than four years. RDA Holding says it plans to emerge from Chapter 11 in less than six months. The magazine will continue to be published during the period.
Europe
Greece's Economic Crisis Reveals Fault Lines In The Media
February 18, 2013 A system of favors among Greek media outlets, politicians and banks helped produce one of the most inflated media sectors in Europe. But the media have been hit hard by the country's massive austerity drive, and have taken a huge loss in terms of credibility.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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Comcast To Finish Buying NBCUniversal For $16.7 Billion
February 12, 2013 Comcast Corp. said Tuesday it will complete its buyout of NBCUniversal from GE for about $16.7 billion, ahead of schedule. Comcast, the nation's largest cable company, has owned 51 percent of NBCUniversal since their $28 billion merger in 2011.
All Tech Considered
Electric Car Review Dust-Up May Put Brakes On Tesla Profits
February 12, 2013 After The New York Times published a scathing review of Tesla's Model S electric car, the automaker's CEO took to Twitter to slam the reporter. Disputed facts aside, the timing of the spat could hurt Tesla, which is under pressure to improve its financial performance.
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Code Switch
An Accused Killer Seeks An Audience With Everyone
February 9, 2013 The former Los Angeles police officer accused of killing three people and shooting others addressed a letter to Americans airing his grievances. How are we to respond?
The Two-Way
The Blizzard 'Nemo' Highlights The Hype Cycle Of Storms
February 9, 2013 The hype surrounding major storms follows a predictable pattern — plenty of buildup and panic before it peaks, plateaus and peters out. Could this kind of hype cycle have consequences for storm victims?
