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Press Navigates a Sensitive Role

June 30, 2006 • USA Today publishes a follow-up story to its May report of a secret government program for the creation of a massive data base of American's phone records with the cooperation of several telecommunications companies. In the story printed today, the paper stated that further reporting has left them unable to confirm that Bell South and Verizon cooperated with the government, as the paper reported in May. The admission comes in a week during which the Bush administration and congressional Republicans have been hammering The New York Times for publishing a story about another secret government program for surveillance of banking records. The attacks on the Times have questioned the role of the press in a time of war -- and some have suggested the prosecution of journalists under espionage laws.

Press Navigates a Sensitive Role

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Media

Philadelphia Newspapers Size Up New Owners

June 26, 2006 • A Philadelphia newsroom filled with professional skeptics is trying to give new owners the benefit of the doubt. The big-business partnership that is buying the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News include the area's most influential entrepreneurs. Almost any article could generate a conflict of interest, as reporters dig up dirt on their new owners -- or their competitors.

Philadelphia Newspapers Size Up New Owners

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Media

U.S. Media and Coverage of Terrorism Stories

June 25, 2006 • Two of last week's biggest stories -- the arrest of seven Florida men on a conspiracy bombing plot and the government's probe into the records of a banking group called SWIFT -- were covered by the media in very different ways.

U.S. Media and Coverage of Terrorism Stories

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Media

Rather Goes from the Desk to the Door at CBS

June 20, 2006 • Dan Rather is leaving CBS News after more than 40 years at the organization. Rather's contract is up in November, but he could leave at any time.

Rather Goes from the Desk to the Door at CBS

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Media Circus

As Rather Departs, Collateral Damage at CBS

June 20, 2006 • Dan Rather leaves CBS News not with a scoop, but a whisper. The colorful and urgent reporter anchored CBS Evening News longer than anyone else -- but a 2004 story he reported missed its target and generated plenty of casualties.

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CBS Expected to Announce Departure of Rather

June 20, 2006 • Dan Rather is leaving CBS, the network where he has worked for more than 40 years. As a reporter and as anchor of the CBS Evening News, he covered some of the biggest stories of his time. The formal announcement of his departure is expected as early as this morning.

CBS Expected to Announce Departure of Rather

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Media

At Tribune Co., an Insider Pushes for Profits

June 15, 2006 • One of the nation's most prominent media companies is under assault from members of its board of directors. Six years ago, the prominent Chandler family sold the Los Angeles Times and other papers to the Tribune Co. and became the company's second-largest shareholder.

At Tribune Co., an Insider Pushes for Profits

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Tribune Co. Handling of 'L.A. Times' Irks Chandlers

June 15, 2006 • The Tribune Company, which holds the Los Angeles Times and nine other national papers, is under fire. Leading the charge: the Chandler family, which sold the Times and other papers to Tribune six years ago.

Tribune Co. Handling of 'L.A. Times' Irks Chandlers

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Media

Hastert, ABC Still at Odds over Abramoff Report

May 28, 2006 • ABC is sticking by a Brian Ross report that cited unnamed sources saying House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) is under investigation by the Justice Department in relation to the Jack Abramoff corruption probe. Lawyers for Hastert say they may sue. The Justice Department denies Hastert is under investigation.

Hastert, ABC Still at Odds over Abramoff Report

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Charlie Gibson to Anchor ABC's 'World News'

May 24, 2006 • ABC has chosen a new anchor for its evening news show. Charlie Gibson is moving from Good Morning America to World News Tonight. Gibson replaces Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff. The show had already lost Woodruff to a serious injury suffered while reporting in Iraq. Vargas recently announced she was pregnant.

Charlie Gibson to Anchor ABC's 'World News'

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NSA Questioned on Scope of Domestic Spying

Paper Defends Story on NSA Phone Program

May 18, 2006 • A week ago, USA Today reported that the National Security Agency had been secretly collecting the phone-call records of tens of millions of Americans using data provided by three major phone companies. Other newspapers soon confirmed the NSA had built up the database. But a few days later, the phone companies started issuing denials -- denials that have gaps of their own. Now some readers want to know whether USA Today still stands by its story.

Paper Defends Story on NSA Phone Program

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Obituaries

Revered 'New York Times' Editor Rosenthal Dies at 84

May 11, 2006 • The former executive editor of The New York Times, A.M. Rosenthal, dies of a stroke at the age of 84. The Pulitzer-winning reporter left his mark on the paper as its top editor. He also influenced the way journalism is practiced.

Revered 'New York Times' Editor Rosenthal Dies at 84

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Obituaries

Abe Rosenthal, Former 'N.Y. Times' Editor, Dies

May 10, 2006 • Abe Rosenthal -- known by his New York Times byline A.M. Rosenthal -- has died. He was 84. Rosenthal spent about 17 years as the demanding top editor for the Times starting in the 1970s and 1980s. But he spent more than 50 years at the paper, guiding it into one of the most respected newspapers in the world. Rosenthal had a stroke two weeks ago and never recovered.

Abe Rosenthal, Former 'N.Y. Times' Editor, Dies

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Reporters' Notes Subpoenaed in Steroids Case

May 6, 2006 • Two reporters who wrote about steroid use in baseball -- including allegations made against slugger Barry Bonds -- have now had their notes subpoenaed. Prosecutors have asked them to testify about their use of court documents.

Reporters' Notes Subpoenaed in Steroids Case

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Sports

Reporters on BALCO Case Subpoenaed for Sources

May 5, 2006 • The U.S. Justice Department has subpoenaed two reporters to find out how they got grand jury testimony surrounding the BALCO laboratories performance enhancing drug investigation. Michele Norris talks with NPR's David Folkenflik.

Reporters on BALCO Case Subpoenaed for Sources

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