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ABC's Bob Woodruff: The Unexpected Life

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ABC's Bob Woodruff: The Unexpected Life

The ABC News correspondent was almost killed in Iraq 10 years ago. His recovery and return to network journalism beat all the odds.

ABC's Bob Woodruff: The Unexpected Life

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Donald Trump To Skip Fox News Debate Over Megyn Kelly Spat

Donald Trump's stormy relationship with the Fox News Channel took a new turn with The Donald's announcement that he won't participate in the network's GOP debate on Thursday.

Donald Trump To Skip Fox News Debate Over Megyn Kelly Spat

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Area Satirical Publication The Onion Sold To Univision (Seriously)

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Area Satirical Publication The Onion Sold To Univision (Seriously)

The Spanish-language network gets a 40 percent, controlling stake in The Onion and related sites, including The A.V. Club and Clickhole. The move comes as Univision tries to reach more millennials.

Area Satirical Publication The Onion Sold To Univision (Seriously)

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The Vegas Columnist And The Newspaper Owner Who Once Sued Him For Libel

The family of billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson bought the Las Vegas Review-Journal late last year. John Locher/AP hide caption

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The Vegas Columnist And The Newspaper Owner Who Once Sued Him For Libel

Sheldon Adelson has filed three libel suits against journalists. One, a columnist at the Las Vegas Journal-Review, which Adelson bought last year, went broke facing the billionaire GOP donor in court.

The Vegas Columnist And The Newspaper Owner Who Once Sued Him For Libel

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Sean Penn Faces Backlash Over 'Rolling Stone' Story On 'El Chapo'

The actor Sean Penn is facing criticism over his interview with the drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman for Rolling Stone. But some of the criticism may be misdirected.

Sean Penn Faces Backlash Over 'Rolling Stone' Story On 'El Chapo'

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Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Revealed As Buyer of Las Vegas Paper

NPR previously reported on the investigation into who bought The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson purchased the paper for $140 million, his family confirmed in a statement Thursday.

Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Revealed As Buyer of Las Vegas Paper

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Who Bought The 'Las Vegas Review-Journal?' Reporters Investigate

Who's the new owner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal? Many journalists — especially the paper's own employees — have been trying to figure out the answer.

Who Bought The 'Las Vegas Review-Journal?' Reporters Investigate

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Hugh Hewitt's Presence On Debate Stage Represents Larger GOP Push

Conservative journalists are playing in the GOP presidential primary debates by serving as panelists. It is a result of reforms pushed by the Republican Party in light of Mitt Romney's 2012 loss.

Hugh Hewitt's Presence On Debate Stage Represents Larger GOP Push

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Trump Comments, Terror Events Provide Punch For Tabloid Front Pages

Following the San Bernardino massacre and heightened rhetoric about Muslims, newspapers — both tabloid and conventional dailies — have been making news for taking tough stances on their front pages.

Trump Comments, Terror Events Provide Punch For Tabloid Front Pages

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Donald Trump's Rhetoric Creates Challenges For The Media

NPR examines whether Donald Trump's statements on Muslim immigration will mark a decisive shift in the media's treatment of the presidential candidate.

Donald Trump's Rhetoric Creates Challenges For The Media

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Frenzied Media Pore Over Home Of San Bernardino Killers During Live Broadcasts

News media stand outside the home of San Bernardino shooters Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik in Redlands, Calif., on Friday. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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Frenzied Media Pore Over Home Of San Bernardino Killers During Live Broadcasts

The landlord tells NPR that he allowed journalists into the Redlands, Calif., home of Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik after it was returned to his control by federal law enforcement officials.

Frenzied Media Pore Over Home Of San Bernardino Killers During Live Broadcasts

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ExxonMobil, Columbia University Clash Over Student Journalists' Reports

The students' articles, published by the Los Angeles Times, helped to bring attention to whether the energy firm misled investors and the public about the risks associated with climate change.

ExxonMobil, Columbia University Clash Over Student Journalists' Reports

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CNN's 'The Hunting Ground' Scrutinized For Portrayal Of Campus Sexual Assault

CNN's documentary The Hunting Ground makes the case that universities are letting rapists walk free and has come under withering attack for ignoring facts that contradict the film's claims.

CNN's 'The Hunting Ground' Scrutinized For Portrayal Of Campus Sexual Assault

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