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Advertisers Pull Support From Laura Ingraham's Show After Tweet Mocking Parkland Teen

March 30, 2018 • At least seven companies have pulled their ads from Laura Ingraham's show on Fox News after Ingraham said David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland, Fla., shooting, was whining about college application rejections. Ingraham has apologized for her remarks, but Hogg isn't relenting.

Advertisers Pull Support From Laura Ingraham's Show After Tweet Mocking Parkland Teen

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Seth Rich's Brother Files Lawsuit Alleging Baseless Claims On DNC Hack

March 30, 2018 • Dallas investor Ed Butowsky is sued a third time over conspiracy theories linking a DNC staffer's death to the leak of party emails. The suit also names an online activist and The Washington Times.

AT&T And Justice Department Meet In Court Over Potential Time Warner Deal

March 22, 2018 • After months of build-up, lawyers for AT&T and the Justice Department squared off in court Thursday over the potential $85 billion deal for Time Warner. The Justice Department says it will hurt competition and drive up cable TV subscription prices.

AT&T And Justice Department Meet In Court Over Potential Time Warner Deal

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Opening Arguments Begin In AT&T And Time Warner Merger Case

March 21, 2018 • Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice and AT&T square off in opening arguments this week over whether AT&T's proposed takeover of media conglomerate Time Warner hurts consumers.

Opening Arguments Begin In AT&T And Time Warner Merger Case

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Layoffs Hit 'Chicago Tribune' Newsroom

March 16, 2018 • The Chicago Tribune went through a new round of layoffs on Thursday. The newspaper's parent company Tronc has big plans to change what readers will see on the websites of its newspapers.

Layoffs Hit 'Chicago Tribune' Newsroom

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Seth Rich's Parents Sue Fox News Over Baseless Story

Joel and Mary Rich accuse Fox News, its reporter and a periodic commentator of "extreme and outrageous" conduct for the May 2017 story on the death of their son. Fox retracted the story but did not apologize. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Seth Rich's Parents Sue Fox News Over Baseless Story

March 14, 2018 • Joel and Mary Rich accuse Fox, its reporter and a periodic commentator of "extreme and outrageous" conduct for the May 2017 story on their son's death. Fox retracted the story but did not apologize.

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Sinclair Tells News Anchors To Denounce 'Fake News'

March 14, 2018 • Sinclair Broadcast Group executives are pushing news anchors at local stations to read statements denouncing "fake news" at other outlets. Many employees are not happy about it.

Sinclair Tells News Anchors To Denounce 'Fake News'

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Startups, Deals, Parties And Pals: Will News Exec Levinsohn Repeat The Past?

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Startups, Deals, Parties And Pals: Will News Exec Levinsohn Repeat The Past?

March 9, 2018 • Ross Levinsohn's strategy for his company's newspapers would serve up more digital content from outside their newsrooms under their brands. He calls the vision "gravitas with scale."

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Comcast Makes $31 Billion Bid For European Broadcaster Sky

February 27, 2018 • 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

February 21, 2018 • 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

February 20, 2018 • 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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Los Angeles Times To Be Sold

February 7, 2018 • The parent company of the Los Angeles Times is in talks to sell the paper to a billionaire doctor after months of tumult at the organization.

Los Angeles Times To Be Sold

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'LA Times' Business Editor Returns After Internal Leak Inquiry

Pedestrians pass photos displayed on the Los Angeles Times building in 2013. Business Editor Kimi Yoshino returned to the newsroom Thursday. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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January 23, 2018 • 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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New York 'Daily News' Exec Investigated After Harassment Complaint

January 22, 2018 • Parent company Tronc opened the inquiry after a request for comment by NPR. Daily News Managing Editor Robert Moore is accused of pressuring women for attention and punishing those who object.