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Fox Defends Bill O'Reilly's Account Of Falklands Conflict

February 25, 2015 • Fox News star Bill O'Reilly's is accused of embellishing his war reporting experience during the Falklands conflict. And in typical O'Reilly fashion, he's not taking the accusations lying down.

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Despite Furious Objections, Bill O'Reilly's War Claims Warrant Scrutiny

Television personality Bill O'Reilly waits for the start of an event at the White House in February 2014. O'Reilly has for the past week fired back angrily at critics who have accused him of inflating his war-reporting record in a manner similar to suspended NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Analysis

Despite Furious Objections, Bill O'Reilly's War Claims Warrant Scrutiny

February 23, 2015 • The Fox News star's claims of reporting from a war zone, bullets flying, during the Falklands War don't appear to hold up. His countercampaign against his accusers is noteworthy as well.

Despite Furious Objections, Bill O'Reilly's War Claims Warrant Scrutiny

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Obituaries

David Carr, 'New York Times' Media Critic, Dies At 58

February 13, 2015 • The media columnist for The New York Times died Thursday night after collapsing in the newsroom. David Carr expertly dissected journalism as an industry and as entertainment. He was 58.

David Carr, 'New York Times' Media Critic, Dies At 58

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Media

Brian Williams Case Raises Fundamental Questions About An Anchor's Role

February 12, 2015 • Two former network news chiefs reflect on the crisis facing NBC over the scandal involving suspended anchor Brian Willliams and question the fundamental role anchors play.

Brian Williams Case Raises Fundamental Questions About An Anchor's Role

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Brian Williams' Suspension Brings Attention To Tom Brokaw

February 11, 2015 • We look at the fraught relationship between NBC's Brian Williams (who has been suspended without pay for six months) and his predecessor, Tom Brokaw.

Brian Williams' Suspension Brings Attention To Tom Brokaw

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Television

Jon Stewart To Leave 'Daily Show,' NBC Suspends Brian Williams

February 11, 2015 • NBC News announced it suspended anchor Brian Williams without pay for six months over a story inaccuracy. And, Jon Stewart revealed he would leave Comedy Central's The Daily Show later this year.

Jon Stewart To Leave 'Daily Show,' NBC Suspends Brian Williams

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Huffington Post Bets People Will Read Good News — And Share It, Too

Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group, speaks at the 2014 World Economic Forum. Reporters and editors in 15 countries will contribute to "What Works," her site's new initiative focused on covering positive news. Ruben Sprich/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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Huffington Post Bets People Will Read Good News — And Share It, Too

February 6, 2015 • Arianna Huffington says readers need more positive news coverage, so her site is launching an effort focused on good stories. Their shareability may make "What Works" a smart business move, too.

Huffington Post Bets People Will Read Good News — And Share It, Too

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Media

Brian Williams Criticized For Exaggerated Iraq Story

February 5, 2015 • NBC Chief Anchor Brian Williams is dealing with scathing criticism over his exaggerated accounts, over the years, of a helicopter landing under hostile fire in Iraq in 2003.

Brian Williams Criticized For Exaggerated Iraq Story

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Brian Williams' Self-Inflicted War Wounds

NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams admits that his story of being on a helicopter hit by enemy fire in Iraq in 2003 was untrue and has apologized to troops and viewers. Monica Schipper/Getty Images hide caption

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Brian Williams' Self-Inflicted War Wounds

February 5, 2015 • The NBC News anchor admits his story of being on a helicopter hit by enemy fire in Iraq was untrue. The question is why the veteran newsman's tale took on new — and false — elements in recent years.

Brian Williams' Self-Inflicted War Wounds

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A Sigh Of Relief For The Murdoch Media Empire

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch's vast empire encompasses everything from newspapers to television networks to tabloids. Jamie McDonald/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

A Sigh Of Relief For The Murdoch Media Empire

February 3, 2015 • The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to prosecute Rupert Murdoch's media companies for their role in a cellphone voice mail hacking scandal.

Fast-Sprouting Acorn Challenges PBS' British TV Dominance

American viewers hoping to catch the last season of the hit British show Foyle's War will have to sign up for the boutique digital portal Acorn.tv. Emily Jan/NPR hide caption

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Television

Fast-Sprouting Acorn Challenges PBS' British TV Dominance

February 2, 2015 • The niche digital portal Acorn holds rights to some of the best-known British TV shows. David Folkenflik reports it's now streaming some of those shows on its own, in competition with PBS and the BBC.

Fast-Sprouting Acorn Challenges PBS' British TV Dominance

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Media

Media Outlets Partner With Snapchat To Appeal To Younger Users

January 30, 2015 • As people disappear from the audiences of conventional news organizations, 11 media outlets have partnered with Snapchat in the U.S. to offer its younger users easily digested fare within the app.

Media Outlets Partner With Snapchat To Appeal To Younger Users

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Politics

Obama Tries To Spread State Of The Union Messages Outside Speech

January 20, 2015 • This year, the many of the policy initiatives in President Obama's State of the Union address have been anything but closely guarded secrets. The president has previewed several proposals in the days leading up to the speech. And media consumers now have more options than ever for taking in the speech.

Obama Tries To Spread State Of The Union Messages Outside Speech

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Nancy Grace Says 'Gone Girl' Satire Was Flattering, Made Her Laugh Out Loud

The movie Gone Girl fictionalizes and satirizes cable news star Nancy Grace (above). Grace, host of a true crimes and current affairs show on HLN, says she was flattered. Mark Hill/AP hide caption

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Nancy Grace Says 'Gone Girl' Satire Was Flattering, Made Her Laugh Out Loud

January 14, 2015 • Gone Girl fictionalizes the controversial cable news star. "I did not go into this to win a popularity contest," says Grace, host of a true crimes and current affairs show on HLN.

Nancy Grace Says 'Gone Girl' Satire Was Flattering, Made Her Laugh Out Loud

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NPR Appoints Longtime Print Reporter As New Ombudsman

Elizabeth Jensen's three-year term as NPR's ombudsman is set to begin Jan. 26. James Wrona Photography hide caption

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NPR Appoints Longtime Print Reporter As New Ombudsman

January 12, 2015 • Elizabeth Jensen, who has written extensively about public broadcasting, says she is keen to explain NPR's journalistic choices to the public and offer criticism when warranted.