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Comcast Makes $31 Billion Bid For European Broadcaster Sky

In a bid that appears designed to scuttle a deal planned by rivals, Comcast has offered $31 billion for Sky, Europe's largest broadcaster. If the Comcast bid is successful it will destroy Rupert Murdoch's plan to turn many of his assets over to Disney at a premium price.

Comcast Makes $31 Billion Bid For European Broadcaster Sky

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After Harassment Report, NPR Is Intent On Instilling Trust In Management

An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.

After Harassment Report, NPR Is Intent On Instilling Trust In Management

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Report Detailing Harassment At NPR Cites 'High Level Of Distrust' Of Management

An outside legal review found a "perception of a culture at NPR that favors men," in a way that it said many employees believe "can foster harassment and bullying." Stephen Voss/NPR hide caption

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Report Detailing Harassment At NPR Cites 'High Level Of Distrust' Of Management

An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.

Report Detailing Harassment At NPR Cites 'High Level Of Distrust' Of Management

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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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