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How The Media Covered The Standoff Between High School Student, Native American Man

The media is in the spotlight for its coverage of a standoff between Covington Catholic High School students and a Native American elder.

How The Media Covered The Standoff Between High School Student, Native American Man

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Mueller Team Breaks Usual Silence To Dispute Buzzfeed's Cohen Perjury Report

The special counsel's office, normally tight-lipped, issued a rare statement Friday night, saying the story — which said the president ordered Cohen to lie to Congress — mischaracterized the evidence.

Mueller Team Breaks Usual Silence To Dispute Buzzfeed's Cohen Perjury Report

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Tribune Publishing CEOs Are Out After A Series Of Controversies

Justin Dearborn, Tribune Publishing's chairman and CEO, and Ross Levinsohn, CEO of the company's interactive division, are leaving after a series of controversies and a failure to sell the company. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Tribune Publishing CEOs Are Out After A Series Of Controversies

Justin Dearborn, Tribune Publishing's chairman and CEO, and Ross Levinsohn, CEO of the company's interactive division, are leaving after a series of controversies and a failure to sell the company.

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Gannett Faces Hostile Bid From Company Known For Gutting Newsrooms

Gannett, the owner of USA Today and some 100 other newspaper properties has received an unsolicited bid from another newspaper group, MNG, known for imposing severe cost-cutting measures.

Gannett Faces Hostile Bid From Company Known For Gutting Newsrooms

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Trump's Oval Office Address Presents News Executives With A Catch-22

President Trump's first Oval Office address has presented a conundrum for news executives. They're convinced he won't make news and fear he'll mislead the public. But they're broadcasting it, along with the Democrats' response.

Trump's Oval Office Address Presents News Executives With A Catch-22

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CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

Susan Zirinsky will replace David Rhodes as the first female president of CBS News in March. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP hide caption

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CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to the CBS producer and documentary-maker. Zirinsky will be the first woman to head CBS News.

CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

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Netflix Defends Decision To Pull 'Patriot Act' Episode In Saudi Arabia

Netflix took down an episode of the show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj in Saudi Arabia as an effort to comply with local law. In the show, Minhaj laces into the country's rulers.

Netflix Defends Decision To Pull 'Patriot Act' Episode In Saudi Arabia

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More Harassment Allegations Emerge At CBS

The network is under fire — again — for its workplace culture and its treatment of female employees. A potential merger could bring more upheaval for the company.

More Harassment Allegations Emerge At CBS

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Tribune, Tronc And Beyond: A Slur, A Secret Payout And A Looming Sale

Michael Ferro's actions contributed to a series of crises at Tribune Publishing, where he was its chairman and largest investor. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Tribune, Tronc And Beyond: A Slur, A Secret Payout And A Looming Sale

Tribune Publishing secretly started to pay more than $2.5 million to a fired news executive to settle a lawsuit. It sought to keep a slur by controlling owner Michael Ferro from becoming public.

Television

Draft Report Indicates Moonves Misled Investigators, Destroyed Evidence

Former CBS head Les Moonves departed the company in September after accusations of sexual misconduct. He may also have destroyed evidence and misled investigators, according to a preliminary report.

Draft Report Indicates Moonves Misled Investigators, Destroyed Evidence

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News Brief: Prosecutors' Flynn Memo, Bush Funeral, CBS' Moonves Probe

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, feds say. President George H.W. Bush is mourned in Washington. And Les Moonves misled investigators, according to a CBS report.

News Brief: Prosecutors' Flynn Memo, Bush Funeral, CBS' Moonves Probe

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NPR CEO Jarl Mohn To Step Down After 5-Year Term Ends In June

NPR CEO Jarl Mohn announced he will step aside next year to focus on a newly created position to lead NPR's fundraising drive. Stephen Voss /NPR hide caption

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NPR CEO Jarl Mohn To Step Down After 5-Year Term Ends In June

Mohn will step aside to focus on a newly created position to lead the network's fundraising drive. He and his wife will contribute $10 million toward the effort from their personal fortune.

NPR CEO Jarl Mohn To Step Down After 5-Year Term Ends In June

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Documents Show How Close The Trump Administration Is With 'Fox News'

The ties between Fox News and the Trump administration are strong as can be on-air. Documents show how producers ran questions and at least one script by staffers for former EPA chief Scott Pruitt.

Documents Show How Close The Trump Administration Is With 'Fox News'

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CNN Sues Trump Administration To Restore Jim Acosta's Press Credentials

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CNN Sues Trump Administration To Restore Jim Acosta's Press Credentials

The White House suspended the reporter's credentials following a contentious news conference last week during which President Trump called him a "rude, terrible person."

CNN Sues Trump Administration To Restore Jim Acosta's Press Credentials

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