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Election 2008

Clinton Coverage Reflects Tensions of Historic Bid

May 28, 2008 • If it weren't for Barack Obama, you would have heard much more from the media this year about the first female candidate in American history with a serious shot at the White House. Hillary Clinton's bid has been both pioneering and problematic, and her press coverage has reflected that tension.

Clinton Coverage Reflects Tensions of Historic Bid

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Media

Olbermann-O'Reilly Battle Climbs Up the Ranks

May 20, 2008 • It began as a classic broadcast feud between two big egos — Keith Olbermann of MSNBC and Bill O'Reilly of Fox News. Now it's escalated, involving the corporate bigwigs at Fox and NBC-parent company GE. Even the White House has weighed in.

Olbermann-O'Reilly Battle Climbs Up the Ranks

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Media

Is the Media Rushing Clinton Out of the Race?

May 14, 2008 • Is it accurate or fair for the news media to call Barack Obama the Democratic nominee when Hillary Clinton is still winning primaries? Does it hurt her campaign, or give her something to run against?

Is the Media Rushing Clinton Out of the Race?

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Cablevision Acquires 'Newsday'

May 12, 2008 • Long Island-based Cablevision Systems Corp. buys New York Newsday from Sam Zell's Tribune Company for $650 million. The Dolan family, which owns Cablevision, outbid media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

Cablevision Acquires 'Newsday'

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Media

Movie Critics Disappearing from Newsrooms

May 8, 2008 • Across the country, big-city TV and movie critics have been seen as signature players — the kind of visible brands that attract readers to newspapers. But they're disappearing in cities like Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Tampa and even New York. And the nature of criticism may be changing as a result.

Movie Critics Disappearing from Newsrooms

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Media

Pentagon Used Military Analysts to Deliver Message

May 1, 2008 • A two-year investigation by The New York Times found that the Pentagon has orchestrated war analysis offered by military experts. What role did the news networks play in making the Pentagon's plan possible?

Pentagon Used Military Analysts to Deliver Message

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Election 2008

Clinton Keeps Cool on Fox's 'O'Reilly Factor'

May 1, 2008 • Hillary Clinton and Bill O'Reilly hashed it out on The O'Reilly Factor Wednesday night. The conservative news host quizzed the Democratic presidential candidate about her plans for health care and taxes.

Clinton Keeps Cool on Fox's 'O'Reilly Factor'

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Media

Departure of 'Journal' Editor Rekindles Suspicions

April 22, 2008 • Rupert Murdoch's purchase of The Wall Street Journal was greeted with dire predictions of his strong-arming editors at the well respected paper. After a relatively quiet period and some good reviews of his early tenure, the questions have been raised again by the departure of editor Marcus Brauchli.

Departure of 'Journal' Editor Rekindles Suspicions

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Arts & Life

Katie Couric, CBS and the Future of Network News

April 15, 2008 • Katie Couric's early exit from CBS News appears almost imminent, but her departure signals more than a personal failure to win ratings; it's the unraveling of the idea of a "big three" in network news.

Katie Couric, CBS and the Future of Network News

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Recording Shows Tribune Owner Zell's Fiery Side

April 8, 2008 • Tribune Co. owner Sam Zell is like a bull in a china shop. Meeting with staffers at the company's Washington bureau, Zell refers to journalists as "overhead" and suggests the days of the newspaper as "a holy monopoly" are over.

Recording Shows Tribune Owner Zell's Fiery Side

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Arts & Life

Walter Reed Reports Among 'Post' Pulitzer Winners

April 8, 2008 • The Washington Post garnered the most Pulitzer Prizes this year with six. They included the prize for public service for reporting on the deplorable conditions for wounded servicemen and servicewomen at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Walter Reed Reports Among 'Post' Pulitzer Winners

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Media

'LA Times' Says Source for Tupac Story Is Phony

March 27, 2008 • The Los Angeles Times is investigating the veracity of documents that were the basis for an investigative story in the newspaper last week. The Times reported that the assault on rapper Tupac Shakur in 1994 was perpetrated by associates of rapper and entrepreneur Sean Combs, also known as P Diddy or Puff Daddy.

'LA Times' Says Source for Tupac Story Is Phony

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Media

NPR CEO Ken Stern Forced Out

March 7, 2008 • NPR's corporate board has ousted its chief executive after less than a year and a half in the top job. Dennis Harsaager, who is serving as interim CEO, says the company is seeking a leader who is a media visionary with national stature.

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NPR Chief Executive Ousted

March 7, 2008 • NPR's corporate board has forced out its chief executive, Ken Stern. He joined NPR in 1999, but was only CEO for a little more than a year.

David Folkenflik reports on Morning Edition.

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Opinion

Analysis

Nods from Newspapers Worth Candidates' Energy?

February 29, 2008 • Newspaper endorsements were once a major measure of popular support and momentum, before polls and the blogosphere. Even as papers have declined in circulation and power, candidates still pursue their approval with great vigor — especially in key primary states. Are they worth it?

Nods from Newspapers Worth Candidates' Energy?

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