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A Dead Cat, A Lawyer's Call And A 5-Figure Donation: How Media Fell Short On Epstein

Earlier this month, Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, authorities say, in federal prison as he faced criminal charges alleging sex trafficking of underage girls. New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP hide caption

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A Dead Cat, A Lawyer's Call And A 5-Figure Donation: How Media Fell Short On Epstein

Why did it take some of the nation's biggest news organizations so long to take seriously the accusations against the late Jeffrey Epstein? Allegations about his behavior go back more than a decade.

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Why 'Vanity Fair' Story Left Out Abuse Allegations Against Epstein

The media recently has feasted on news about the case involving the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Yet the press only paid only intermittent attention until an investigative series late last year.

Why 'Vanity Fair' Story Left Out Abuse Allegations Against Epstein

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Viacom And CBS Agree To Merge In $30B Deal

CBS and Viacom said Tuesday they will reunite, bringing together their networks and the Paramount movie studio as traditional media giants bulk up to challenge streaming companies like Netflix. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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Viacom And CBS Agree To Merge In $30B Deal

Viacom Chief Executive Bob Backish is to oversee the new company, to be called ViacomCBS. The new chairwoman of the combined company is to be Shari Redstone, president of National Amusements.

Viacom And CBS Agree To Merge In $30B Deal

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Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein

We check on how the media has covered Jeffrey Epstein, and the accusations and investigations that ended with Epstein's death in federal custody.

Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein

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Gannett Plans To Merge With New Media Investment Group

The nation's two largest newspaper groups plan to merge. Gannett will be acquired by New Media Investment Group, which owns Gatehouse. The cash and stock deal values Gannett at about $1.4 billion.

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Media Organizations Differ In Approaches To Covering President Trump's Tweets

How should media organizations react when they suspect President Trump is baiting them with tweets? Some argue they need to stop, others say you have to cover the news.

Media Organizations Differ In Approaches To Covering President Trump's Tweets

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News Media Wrestle With How To Describe Some Of Trump's Tweets

President Trump's tweets regarding four Democratic congresswomen of color were condemned by fellow Democrats as racist. Most media struggled early on whether to call the tweets racist.

News Media Wrestle With How To Describe Some Of Trump's Tweets

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Longtime Newspaper To Shut Down In Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown, Ohio, will soon be without a newspaper. For 150 years, the town has been served by The Vindicator. Now the owners say the paper's long run will come to an end on Aug. 31.

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Cash-Strapped NRA Shuts Down Its Online Channel NRATV

The National Rifle Association will stop producing new content for its online streaming service, NRATV. The move is described as a strategic change but is also part of a fight over the group's future.

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'New York Times' Publisher Defends Paper Against Trump's 'Treason' Accusations

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger defended the paper against ongoing attacks by President Trump in an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal.

'New York Times' Publisher Defends Paper Against Trump's 'Treason' Accusations

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'Sports Illustrated' Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won't Shift To New Owner Yet

Media company Meredith has announced that it has agreed to sell the Sports Illustrated brand to entertainment company Authentic Brands Group for $110 million. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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'Sports Illustrated' Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won't Shift To New Owner Yet

Authentic Brands Group is buying the iconic magazine to take advantage of licensing opportunities. Meredith Corp., which acquired it in 2018, will continue to publish the magazine.

'Sports Illustrated' Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won't Shift To New Owner Yet

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Tampered Videos Threaten To Hijack 2020 Political Conversations

Videos suggesting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was drunk and slurring her words went viral. They were proven to be fake but the damage was done. Should Facebook have taken them down?

Tampered Videos Threaten To Hijack 2020 Political Conversations

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CBS News Places Gayle King Front And Center In Revamp

Gayle King attends the the Hollywood Reporter's 9th Annual Most Powerful People In Media at The Pool on April 11 in New York City. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for THR hide caption

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CBS News Places Gayle King Front And Center In Revamp

CBS's Gayle King is having a moment at a time of scandals and ratings struggles at the network. She has emerged with a hefty new contract and a new team as the new CBS This Morning debuted Monday.

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