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How Conservative Media Outlets Are Reacting To The Trump-Ukraine News

Fox News fans are getting a steady flow of information about the fallout from President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president. Nearly all the network's hosts and guests blame Democrats.

How Conservative Media Outlets Are Reacting To The Trump-Ukraine News

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Critics Assail 'New York Times' After Publication Of New Kavanaugh Allegations

The New York Times seems unsure of how to handle the controversy sparked by a recent article offering new details on allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Critics Assail 'New York Times' After Publication Of New Kavanaugh Allegations

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Sharpiegate Blossoms Into A Full-Fledged Political Crisis

There are allegations the Trump administration is pressuring scientists within government agencies responsible for tracking weather after the president displayed an altered map of Hurricane Dorian.

Sharpiegate Blossoms Into A Full-Fledged Political Crisis

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MIT Media Lab Director Resigns Over Reported Epstein Ties

Joichi Ito has resigned as director of the MIT Media Lab after a New Yorker article detailed the lengths to which the Lab concealed funds received from Jeffrey Epstein.

MIT Media Lab Director Resigns Over Reported Epstein Ties

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NPR Names Veteran Media Executive John Lansing As Its New CEO

John Lansing, the chief executive officer and director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, will become NPR's CEO in mid-October. U.S. Agency for Global Media hide caption

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NPR Names Veteran Media Executive John Lansing As Its New CEO

John Lansing will succeed Jarl Mohn as NPR's next CEO. Lansing is currently chief executive of the government agency that oversees Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, among others.

NPR Names Veteran Media Executive John Lansing As Its New CEO

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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.

Gannett Plans To Merge With New Media Investment Group

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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.

Longtime Newspaper To Shut Down In Youngstown, Ohio

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