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Roger Ailes' Unparalleled Impact On The Public Sphere

Fox News CEO Roger Ailes in his New York City studios in 2006. Ailes served as CEO from Fox News' first day in 1996. Jim Cooper/AP hide caption

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Roger Ailes' Unparalleled Impact On The Public Sphere

No contemporary figure has done more to shape the intersection of American media and politics than Roger Ailes. He was forced out of Fox News this week following allegations of sexual harassment.

Roger Ailes' Unparalleled Impact On The Public Sphere

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After Shaping Media And Politics For Decades, Ailes Is Out At Fox News

Sexual harassment allegations against Fox News chief Roger Ailes cost him his job. We examine Ailes' legacy, an unparalleled figure in the twin realms of media and politics.

After Shaping Media And Politics For Decades, Ailes Is Out At Fox News

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Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Roger Ailes resigned Thursday from his perch atop Fox News Channel. The move comes in the wake of sexual harassment allegations from former anchor Gretchen Carlson and others.

Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Murdochs To Remove Roger Ailes Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is being ousted from the network after a former anchor sued him for sexual harassment. More women have come forward, including Fox News star Megyn Kelly.

Murdochs To Remove Roger Ailes Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

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Ex-GOP Operative Also Alleges Sexual Advances By Fox News Chief Ailes

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is fighting a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former anchor Gretchen Carlson. Since the suit was filed, other women have stepped forward. We have Kellie Boyle's story.

Ex-GOP Operative Also Alleges Sexual Advances By Fox News Chief Ailes

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After Butting Heads With The Media, Corey Lewandowski Joins Their Team

Corey Lewandowski, the pugnacious former Trump campaign manager, has joined CNN as a political pundit. Lewandowski had a confrontational, hostile relationship with the media on the campaign trail. Now he's on their team.

After Butting Heads With The Media, Corey Lewandowski Joins Their Team

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Fox News' Roger Ailes Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sexual Harassment Suit

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is facing a sexual harassment suit from former anchor Gretchen Carlson, as well as allegations of similar behavior from six other women. But this is not the first time Rupert Murdoch has had to deal with a harassment case in his media empire.

Fox News' Roger Ailes Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sexual Harassment Suit

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Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes

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Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes

Roger Ailes has filed countermotions against the sexual harassment suit brought by ex-anchor Gretchen Carlson. Other women, however, are coming forward with similar allegations against Ailes.

Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes

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Journalists Grapple With How To Present Video Of Police Shootings

During a violent week, police and news organizations are forced to account for what's being captured on live video. But they are not able to keep up with the rawness of the information presented or the emotions it stirs.

Journalists Grapple With How To Present Video Of Police Shootings

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Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson Sues Roger Ailes For Harassment

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Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson Sues Roger Ailes For Harassment

Carlson alleges that Ailes created a pervasively sexist atmosphere and that she was cut from Fox for rebuffing his sexual advances. She says she was told to learn to "get along with the boys."

Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson Sues Roger Ailes For Harassment

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Gretchen Carlson Sues Fox News' Roger Ailes For Sexual Harassment

Longtime Fox News host Gretchen Carlson is accusing the network's boss Roger Ailes of sexual harassment. Carlson alleges her contract was not renewed after she rebuffed repeated sexual advances from Ailes. The Fox News CEO and chairman did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Gretchen Carlson Sues Fox News' Roger Ailes For Sexual Harassment

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Former ABC News Chief Encounters Learning Curve As Rookie Anchor

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Former ABC News Chief Encounters Learning Curve As Rookie Anchor

David Westin was president of ABC News for nearly 14 years and often tangled with his anchors. Now he's the anchor of the morning show on Bloomberg TV, and is learning how much he really didn't know.

Former ABC News Chief Encounters Learning Curve As Rookie Anchor

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Nancy Grace To Leave HLN When Her Contract Expires This Fall

Nancy Grace, the fiery advocate for victims of violent crime, is leaving the HLN network after a dozen years. She says she will reemerge on TV and digitally too.

Nancy Grace To Leave HLN When Her Contract Expires This Fall

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Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial' Podcast, Will Get A New Trial, Judge Rules

A Baltimore judge granted a new trial to Adnan Sayd, the Baltimore man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend while in high school in 1999. Sayd's case stood at the heart of the hit podcast Serial.

Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial' Podcast, Will Get A New Trial, Judge Rules

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Facebook Brings New Changes To Its Newsfeed

Facebook announced on Wednesday it will de-emphasize content posted by publishers in users' newsfeeds, shifting the emphasis to material posted by friends. Though publishers are accustomed to the company making tweaks to newsfeeds, this change has the potential to affect traffic for news organizations.

Facebook Brings New Changes To Its Newsfeed

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