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Time Inc. Sold To Meredith Corp., Backed By Koch Brothers
Monday, November 27, 2017
Time announced Sunday night that it had sold itself in a deal backed by the billionaire brothers known for using their wealth and political connections to advance conservative causes.
Chairman Steps Down As NPR Grapples With Harassment Crisis
Thursday, November 16, 2017
As NPR addresses fallout of a sexual harassment scandal that claimed its chief news executive, the network's board chairman has stepped down and an editor has been placed on leave.
Sean Hannity's Losing Advertisers After Showing Support For Roy Moore
Monday, November 13, 2017
Sean Hannity is getting increasingly lonely in his defense of Roy Moore after accusations that the Senate candidate initiated sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl in 1979. Critics are calling for a boycott of Hannity — with some success.
Has Trump's Intimidation Power Affected The AT&T-Time Warner Merger?
Thursday, November 09, 2017
The Justice Department told AT&T to drop CNN and other channels if it wants approval of an $85 billion takeover of Time Warner. Is President Trump's anger at CNN driving the government's stance?
DOJ Set To Block AT&T Takeover Of Time Warner
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
The Justice Department has informed AT&T that it will oppose the company's planned $85 billion merger unless it sells off CNN — a network frequently derided by President Trump.
Tensions Build In NPR Newsroom Over Handling Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
Friday, November 03, 2017
NPR CEO Jarl Mohn apologized to angry staffers at an all-staff meeting Friday, held to address newsroom tensions over handling of the sexual harassment that led to a top news executive's resignation.
NPR Management Under Fire Over Sexual Harassment Scandal
Friday, November 03, 2017
NPR is struggling in the aftermath of a sexual harassment scandal that forced out former news boss Mike Oreskes.
Reporting on Sexual Harassment in Your Own Newsroom
Friday, November 03, 2017
NPR's head of news resigned this week amid sexual harassment allegations from several women. The network's media correspondent talks about helping to tell their stories.
News Brief: New York Attacker Charged, Trump Calls For Immigration Changes
Thursday, November 02, 2017
Prosecutors say the New York attacker planned his attack far in advance. Also, we look at how President Trump is responding, and look at NPR management's response to sexual harassment complaints.
Top NPR Executive Resigns After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Thursday, November 02, 2017
We have the latest developments on the resignation of NPR's senior vice president for news, Michael Oreskes, following sexual harassment allegations.
NPR Executive Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
NPR placed news executive Michael Oreskes on leave Tuesday after he was accused of sexual harassment in two separate instances nearly twenty years ago.
News Brief: New York Terror Attack, GOP Tax Plan, NPR Executive Faces Harassment Allegations
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
At least eight people were killed and several people injured after a driver mowed down people on a New York City bike path. Also, we have an update on the Republican tax overhaul bill.
NPR's Head Of News Placed On Leave After Past Harassment Allegations Surface
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
NPR has placed its head of news, Michael Oreskes, on leave following allegations of sexual harassment two decades ago, when he worked at The New York Times.
Journalist Mark Halperin Joins List Of Men Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Friday, October 27, 2017
Political journalist Mark Halperin joins a small but quickly growing number of prominent figures in media and entertainment who face multiple accusations of sexual harassment.
Twitter Says It Will Ban Ads From Russian News Agencies After Interference In 2016 Election
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Twitter has said it will ban all ads from Russian news agencies effective immediately. The company made the decision as a result of role these agencies had in interfering with the 2016 election.
Fresh Headache For Murdochs: Bill O'Reilly Got Raise After Secret Payout
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Murdoch family decided to keep host Bill O'Reilly on the air even after pledging to clean house at Fox News over a larger sexual harassment scandal.
Movie Director Accused Of Sexual Harassment, O'Reilly Settlement Reported
Monday, October 23, 2017
Since the sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, news reporting is picking up the pace about the mistreatment of women in the worlds of media and entertainment.
Weinstein Battles A Crisis Of His Own Making: Harassment Allegations
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein actively worked behind the scenes to avoid scrutiny for years. The movie mogul blended charm and menace when dealing with the media.
Decision Not To Publish Weinstein Story Roils NBC
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Before the New York Times broke the Harvey Weinstein story, journalist Ronan Farrow gave the story to NBC News. NPR's David Folkenflik says they rejected it, despite Farrow having ample evidence.
News Brief: Trump Health Care Executive Order, California Wildfires, Harvey Weinstein
Thursday, October 12, 2017
President Trump signs an executive order Thursday that is expected to roll back Obama-era health care policies. Also, wildfires continue to race across parts of northern California.
