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British Regulators Reject Murdoch's Bid For Sky

In a setback for Rupert Murdoch family, British regulators said the planned $15 billion takeover of Sky was not in the public interest and would be blocked unless there is a way to prevent the tycoon from influencing the network's news output.

British Regulators Reject Murdoch's Bid For Sky

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Fallout At The 'Los Angeles Times' After Report Of Publisher's 'Frat House' Behavior

The Los Angeles Times newsroom is in revolt against its publisher Ross Levinsohn following the publication of an NPR report that uncovered a history of bad behavior over the last two decades.

Fallout At The 'Los Angeles Times' After Report Of Publisher's 'Frat House' Behavior

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Accusations Of 'Frat House' Behavior Trail 'LA Times' Publisher's Career

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Accusations Of 'Frat House' Behavior Trail 'LA Times' Publisher's Career

Los Angeles Times CEO and Publisher Ross Levinsohn has been a defendant in two sexual harassment lawsuits; female colleagues have repeatedly challenged his conduct in the workplace at various firms.

Accusations Of 'Frat House' Behavior Trail 'LA Times' Publisher's Career

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Top Fox News D.C. Reporter James Rosen Left Network After Harassment Claims

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Top Fox News D.C. Reporter James Rosen Left Network After Harassment Claims

Former colleagues allege the chief Washington correspondent left Fox News after sexually harassing female co-workers. Rosen's departure followed network scrutiny of his behavior toward women there.

Top Fox News D.C. Reporter James Rosen Left Network After Harassment Claims

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'Fire And Fury' Sourcing Under Scrutiny

The release of Michael Wolff's new book, Fire and Fury, has caused quite a stir. But critics and journalists are skeptical about Wolff's sourcing due to his previous work.

'Fire And Fury' Sourcing Under Scrutiny

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'Los Angeles Times' Newsroom Employees To Vote On Unionizing

This week newsroom employees at the Los Angeles Times will vote on joining a union. The paper has not fared well since it was first sold to the Tribune company in 2000, with rounds of layoffs and buyouts that continued under new ownership called Tronc. Now, fresh concerns are surfacing over the paper's new editor-in-chief, Lewis D'vorkin.

'Los Angeles Times' Newsroom Employees To Vote On Unionizing

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'Daily Beast' Editor-In-Chief Says Unusual Reporter Pairing Is Behind Latest Success

The Daily Beast is enjoying some success with an unusual pairing of reporters at the White House. Asawin Suebsaeng came from Mother Jones and Lachlan Markay wrote for a series of conservative publications before joining the publication. Editor-in-chief John Avlon says he thinks the pairing is helping their coverage stand out.

'Daily Beast' Editor-In-Chief Says Unusual Reporter Pairing Is Behind Latest Success

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Walt Disney Company To Buy Much Of 21st Century Fox

The Walt Disney Company has struck a $52 billion deal to buy much of 21st Century Fox, the entertainment giant controlled by the Murdoch family. The deal is sure to face scrutiny from federal regulators, but if approved, Disney would acquire Fox's movie and TV studios, local sports channels and global satellite TV companies — but not Fox News.

Walt Disney Company To Buy Much Of 21st Century Fox

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This Mouse Swallows Part Of A Fox: Disney Buys Most Of Murdoch Empire

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This Mouse Swallows Part Of A Fox: Disney Buys Most Of Murdoch Empire

Rupert Murdoch would keep Fox News and Fox TV but sell off other entertainment assets in the face of digital competitors and dynastic tensions.

This Mouse Swallows Part Of A Fox: Disney Buys Most Of Murdoch Empire

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ABC News And NBC News Dealing With Turmoil In The Aftermath Of Unrelated Incidents

ABC News President James Goldston denounced a botched story about the investigation of President Trump's inner circle. NBC News faces staff skepticism over the Matt Lauer sexual harassment scandal.

ABC News And NBC News Dealing With Turmoil In The Aftermath Of Unrelated Incidents

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The Latest Caught Up In Sexual Misconduct Scandals: Lauer, Keillor

NBC News anchor Matt Lauer and public radio personality Garrison Keillor are the latest in a string of men exposed for sexual harassment. They are accused of improper conduct with female colleagues.

The Latest Caught Up In Sexual Misconduct Scandals: Lauer, Keillor

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NBC Fires 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Following Complaint Of 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'

NBC News has fired its biggest star today over an allegation of sexual harassment in the workplace. Matt Lauer had been with the "Today" show for more than 20 years. In a statement, NBC News Chairman Andy Lack said that while there was only one complaint, the network had reason to believe the behavior was not an isolated incident.

NBC Fires 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Following Complaint Of 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'

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Matt Lauer Fired By NBC For 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'

Part of a memo by NBC News Chairman Andy Lack read: "On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer."

Matt Lauer Fired By NBC For 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'

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