David Folkenflik
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Health
Fox News Executive Tries To Rein In Stars As They Cheer On Anti-Lockdown Rallies
Fox News stars have championed protests against governors who have ordered shutdowns to contain the pandemic. A top Fox executive ordered hosts to acknowledge health risks posed by the rallies.
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Politics
White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage
The Trump administration alleges the Voice of America is relaying Chinese propaganda. Founded at the dawn of World War Two, the government-funded news agency is independent by law.
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Health
Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Talking To Just About Anyone About The Coronavirus
From Fox News to NBA star Stephen Curry's podcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci has done interviews with all sorts of media to get the word out about the science behind COVID-19 public health recommendations.
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National
Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook says it will give $25 million to aid U.S. and Canadian local newspapers and sites. It promises to spend $75 million in ads to pour money into newsrooms ailing financially from Coronavirus.
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Business
Pandemic Threatens Local Papers Even As Readers Devour Their Coverage
The coronavirus recession hit local newspapers almost immediately. Many have already instituted layoffs or suspended publishing. Some may never come back.
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Business
Historic Games, Documentaries And ... Marble Races: ESPN Without Live Sports
ESPN calls itself the "worldwide leader in sports," but there are few live sports to show. So it's scrambling to fill the time, offering diversions like cherry pit spitting and marble racing.
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Business
Chris Matthews Is Out At MSNBC
Chris Matthews is stepping down as anchor of MSNBC's politics talk show Hardball. He resigned and retired abruptly Monday night following mounting criticism over embarrassing on-air moments.
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Conservative Radio Host Rush Limbaugh's Influence On The Media
Rush Limbaugh told his listeners on Monday that he has been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. The broadcasting icon is a powerful voice in Republican politics.
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Food
Making Super Bowl Guacamole? Be Careful To Avoid The Pits Of An Avocado Hand Injury
The Super Bowl is a big day for guacamole, which could also mean more ER visits. A recent study links avocado consumption to hand injuries.
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Politics
Last Iowa Poll Before Caucus Scrapped Because Of Apparent Error
A poll of Iowa Democrats will not be released this year ahead of the caucuses after complaints that Pete Buttigieg was left off it. We find out why this poll matters.