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Celebrated New York Journalist Pete Hamill Dies At Age 85
Journalist and writer Pete Hamill, who chronicled New York City, died Wednesday at age 85. He worked as the editor of The New York Post and The Daily News and was the author of numerous books.
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Business
James Murdoch Quits Family Media Empire After 'Disagreements'
James Murdoch resigned Friday from the board of directors of News Corp., one half of his family's media empire.
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Politics
Fresh Scrutiny For Fox's Tucker Carlson As Top Writer Quits Over Bigoted Posts
A top writer for Fox News' Tucker Carlson resigns after CNN revealed his racist and sexist posts, reviving criticism of Carlson's commentaries. Carlson is set to address the controversy Monday.
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Business
Fox News Host Newly Fired For Sexual Misconduct Had Inspired Earlier Warning
Fox News fired Ed Henry after an investigation of alleged "willful sexual misconduct in the workplace." He was given a plum job despite a colleague's complaint warning against elevating his profile.
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Business
'New York Times', 'Washington Post' Promise Major Changes To Move Forward On Race
The Post announces more than a dozen new jobs involving race and the Times says it will devise a strategy to better hire, develop, support and promote people, particularly people of color.
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Politics
Trump's New Foreign Broadcasting CEO Fires News Chiefs, Raising Fears Of Meddling
On Wednesday, President Trump's new appointee as CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media dismissed the directors of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and other government outlets.
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Race & Identity
Journalists Clash With Newsroom Chiefs Over Protest Coverage
The racial justice fight that has sparked protests across the nation has also ignited protests within some of country's leading newsrooms. The latest incident involves the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Politics
'NYT' Editorial Page Editor Resigns After Op-Ed Backlash
The editorial page editor of The New York Times has resigned in the wake of a controversy over the decision to run an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton titled "Send in the Troops."
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Business
Fresh Newsroom Cuts At Tribune Stir Mistrust As 'Vulture' Investor Looms
In recent years, Tribune Publishing executives have prospered while newsrooms endured cuts and layoffs. Many journalists say they resent new cutbacks and fear Alden Global Capital's growing influence.
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Business
NBC News Chief Andrew Lack Out After Tenure Marked By Scandal
Andrew Lack was brought in to steady NBC News after a scandal led to the suspension of anchor Brian Williams. Instead, Lack oversaw debacles involving Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Megyn Kelly.