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Manipulative Editing Reflects Poorly On Katie Couric, Gun Documentary

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Opinion

Manipulative Editing Reflects Poorly On Katie Couric, Gun Documentary

In the film, Couric asks gun owners a question and is met with dumbstruck silence. That's not what happened in the interview. Instead, NPR's David Folkenflik says, it was a foolish directorial choice.

Media

Viacom CEO Files Lawsuit In Corporate War With Sumner Redstone

A corporate soap opera involving the CEO of Viacom and the company's single largest shareholder intensified Monday and appears headed to a courtroom.

Viacom CEO Files Lawsuit In Corporate War With Sumner Redstone

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Obituaries

Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent Morley Safer Dies At 84

Longtime CBS News correspondent Morley Safer has died at age 84, just days after his official retirement from the flagship program, 60 Minutes.

Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent Morley Safer Dies At 84

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Media

ESPN Site 'The Undefeated' To Explore Intersection Of Sports And Race

ESPN is set Tuesday to launch "The Undefeated," a digital site and news team focused on the intersection of race, sports, politics and culture. NPR profiles "The Undefeated" and its new editor, former Washington Post managing editor Kevin Merida.

ESPN Site 'The Undefeated' To Explore Intersection Of Sports And Race

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Media

'New York Times Magazine' Profile Stirs Controversy Over Iran Nuclear Deal

A profile of Ben Rhodes, one of President Obama's chief national security aides, reports Rhodes and the administration used spin and manipulation to sell the Iran Nuclear Deal to the public.

'New York Times Magazine' Profile Stirs Controversy Over Iran Nuclear Deal

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Media

Facebook Denies Supressing Conservative News Stories

A former Facebook employee claims the social networking site censors news from conservative sources in its trending news section, according to a story in Gawker's Gizmodo blog.

Facebook Denies Supressing Conservative News Stories

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Beyond 'Sesame Street': A New Sesame Studios Channel On YouTube

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Television

Beyond 'Sesame Street': A New Sesame Studios Channel On YouTube

Sesame Workshop, the company behind Sesame Street, unveils a new initiative to reach kids in a digital and mobile age. NPR gets a sneak peek.

Beyond 'Sesame Street': A New Sesame Studios Channel On YouTube

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Las Vegas Columnist Quits After Ban On Writing About Adelson

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Media

Las Vegas Columnist Quits After Ban On Writing About Adelson

Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith resigned after being told he could no longer write about two of the state's biggest players, including his paper's new owner, Sheldon Adelson.

Las Vegas Columnist Quits After Ban On Writing About Adelson

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Media

How A Media Metaphor Took Root In GOP Political Circles

For much of the primary season — especially early on when there were 17 candidates — the conventional wisdom relied on lane theory. That is candidates had to win their lane, such as party insider.

How A Media Metaphor Took Root In GOP Political Circles

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Media

Gannett Co. Offers To Buy Tribune Publishing, Owner Of Storied Newspapers

Gannett Co., owner of USA Today, is offering to buy Tribune Publishing in a deal valued at about $400 million. Tribune owns the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun and more.

Gannett Co. Offers To Buy Tribune Publishing, Owner Of Storied Newspapers

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Media

Gannett Makes A Bid For Tribune Publishing

Media giant Gannett, which owns USA Today and many local newspapers, announced Monday morning that it's trying to buy Tribune Publishing, owner of the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.

Gannett Makes A Bid For Tribune Publishing

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#NeverTrump Efforts Could Take Tips From 2011 Correspondents Dinner

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Politics

#NeverTrump Efforts Could Take Tips From 2011 Correspondents Dinner

President Obama and comedian Seth Meyers made cracks at the real estate magnate's expense over birtherism and Trump's political credentials — mocking him relentlessly at the event.

#NeverTrump Efforts Could Take Tips From 2011 Correspondents Dinner

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Media

How Janice Min Transformed 'The Hollywood Reporter' Into A Glamorous Weekly

And they said print is dead. Janice Min turned around Us Weekly and now The Hollywood Reporter — transforming a trade daily into a glossy magazine relevant to advertisers and the movie community.

How Janice Min Transformed 'The Hollywood Reporter' Into A Glamorous Weekly

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National

What Is — Or Should Be — Media's Role In Donald Trump's Rise?

There has been a lively debate in political and media circles about the extent to which Donald Trump's rise has been fueled by news media.

What Is — Or Should Be — Media's Role In Donald Trump's Rise?

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