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Fox News Hasn't Always Shared Robert Driscoll's Credentials With Its Viewers

Fox News has repeatedly gone to former Justice Department official Robert Driscoll to comment on the Russia investigations, but what viewers don't hear is that he's also the attorney for Maria Butina, the suspected Russian spy charged with criminal counts.

Fox News Hasn't Always Shared Robert Driscoll's Credentials With Its Viewers

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Rudy Giuliani Stuns Politicians And Philosophers With 'Truth Isn't Truth' Statement

President Trump's lawyer created waves on Meet The Press Sunday by insisting there are situations where there is no such thing as "the truth."

Rudy Giuliani Stuns Politicians And Philosophers With 'Truth Isn't Truth' Statement

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Journalists Nationwide Push Back Against President Trump's Anti-Media Rhetoric

More than 300 papers have heeded the call of The Boston Globe to run editorials on Thursday standing up for the press in the face of President Trump's ongoing anti-media rhetoric.

Journalists Nationwide Push Back Against President Trump's Anti-Media Rhetoric

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'Globe' And Other Newspapers Stand Together: 'Journalists Are Not The Enemy'

Hundreds of papers joined with the Boston Globe today in publishing editorials that express concern with President Trump's approach to the press.

'Globe' And Other Newspapers Stand Together: 'Journalists Are Not The Enemy'

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NPR Criticized For Interview With White Supremacist Jason Kessler

Friday's interview with the organizer of last year's deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., stirred controversy. Critics argue NPR erred by giving Kessler a platform for his views.

NPR Criticized For Interview With White Supremacist Jason Kessler

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How Tribune Media's $3.9 Billion Merger With Sinclair Fell Apart

Tribune Media says it's pulling out of a proposed merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group while also announcing a $1 billion lawsuit against the conservative television company saying its "misconduct" torpedoed the deal.

How Tribune Media's $3.9 Billion Merger With Sinclair Fell Apart

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A Flourishing Region, A Withered Paper: Denver Post's Run Of Bad News

An Denver Post employee holds up a sign during a rally against the paper's ownership group, Alden Global Capital, on May 8 outside the paper's office. A series of layoffs have slashed the paper's newsroom staff. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption

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A Flourishing Region, A Withered Paper: Denver Post's Run Of Bad News

Deep cuts threaten The Denver Post's ability to cover a metro region of 2.9 million people. A group of former Post journalists are establishing a digital rival as fears rise over the paper's future.

A Flourishing Region, A Withered Paper: Denver Post's Run Of Bad News

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Business

Alex Jones' Infowars Site Accuses 'Big Tech' Of Censorship

Social media sites have removed main outlets for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his Infowars website, citing repeated violations of policies against hate speech and glorifying violence.

Alex Jones' Infowars Site Accuses 'Big Tech' Of Censorship

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Judge Dismisses Suits Against Fox News Over Seth Rich Story

A pair of lawsuits against Fox News had been inspired by the events leading up to a discredited story over the killing of a young Democratic Party aide. The story had to be retracted. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters hide caption

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Judge Dismisses Suits Against Fox News Over Seth Rich Story

A pair of lawsuits against Fox News had been inspired by the events leading up to a discredited story over the killing of a young Democratic Party aide. The story had to be retracted.

National

CEO Les Moonves Speaks During First CBS Earnings Call Since Allegations Broke

CBS reported quarterly earnings after the market closed Thursday. CEO Les Moonves was on hand to answer questions. He faces allegations of sexual misconduct, which was revealed in a story published by The New Yorker.

CEO Les Moonves Speaks During First CBS Earnings Call Since Allegations Broke

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CBS Hires Outside Law Firm To Investigate Allegations Against CEO Les Moonves

The CBS Corporation's board of directors decided Monday to hire an outside law firm to conduct an independent investigation into allegations against the company's chairman and CEO.

CBS Hires Outside Law Firm To Investigate Allegations Against CEO Les Moonves

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Trump And 'New York Times' Publisher Clash Over 'Fake News'

A dispute between the president and The New York Times publisher revives questions about the impact of Trump's anti-press rhetoric. He decried a supposed media conspiracy against his administration.

Trump And 'New York Times' Publisher Clash Over 'Fake News'

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Report Details Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CBS CEO Les Moonves

CBS CEO Les Moonves has been accused of sexual misconduct in a new story published by The New Yorker.

Report Details Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CBS CEO Les Moonves

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'New York Daily News' Staff Cuts Are Reflective Of Hits To Local Journalism In The U.S.

The newsroom staff of the New York Daily News is being cut in half, serving a big blow to local watchdog journalism in New York. It is also reflective of local journalism being cut across America.

'New York Daily News' Staff Cuts Are Reflective Of Hits To Local Journalism In The U.S.

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Tronc Slashes 'New York Daily News' Staff By Half

Tronc cited financial pressures in gutting the New York Daily News, a major force in local coverage. It has won Pulitzer Prizes and been a thorn in President Trump's side. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Tronc Slashes 'New York Daily News' Staff By Half

Tronc cited financial pressures in gutting the newsroom of the punchy New York City tabloid, a major force in local coverage. It has won Pulitzer Prizes and been a thorn in President Trump's side.

Tronc Slashes 'New York Daily News' Staff By Half

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