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Why was Kim Kardashian on NPR? Listeners Complain to OmbudsWhy was Kim Kardashian on NPR? Listeners Complain to Ombuds

Why was Kim Kardashian on NPR? Listeners Complain to Ombuds

Reality television star Kim Kardashian was a guest last week on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, promoting her selfie…

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Orlando station unpublishes medical marijuana commentary after conflict of interestOrlando station unpublishes medical marijuana commentary after conflict of interest

Orlando station unpublishes medical marijuana commentary after conflict of interest

Orlando's WFTV apologized for not disclosing to viewers that its legal analyst had a conflict of interest when reporting on…

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Arkansas TV Reporter in Contempt of Court for Tweeting Murder TrialArkansas TV Reporter in Contempt of Court for Tweeting Murder Trial

Arkansas TV Reporter in Contempt of Court for Tweeting Murder Trial

An Arkansas TV reporter was found in contempt of court for tweeting during a murder trial, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat…

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Post and Courier Apologizes for Gun Ad on Charleston Shootings CoveragePost and Courier Apologizes for Gun Ad on Charleston Shootings Coverage

Post and Courier Apologizes for Gun Ad on Charleston Shootings Coverage

The Charleston Post and Courier newspaper apologized for a gun ad on its front page yesterday atop its coverage of…

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Brian Williams Interview: Exaggerations “Clearly Ego-Driven”Brian Williams Interview: Exaggerations “Clearly Ego-Driven”

Brian Williams Interview: Exaggerations “Clearly Ego-Driven”

Brian Williams admitted he followed a "double standard" and "told stories that were not true" in an interview aired this morning…

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Sex Assault Accusation in TV Interviews leads to Libel TrialSex Assault Accusation in TV Interviews leads to Libel Trial

Sex Assault Accusation in TV Interviews leads to Libel Trial

A woman named Karin Ward accused comedian Freddie Starr of groping her in 1974 when she was interviewed by two…

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Brian Williams’ MSNBC Move & NBC News’ announcement: ReactionsBrian Williams’ MSNBC Move & NBC News’ announcement: Reactions

Brian Williams’ MSNBC Move & NBC News’ announcement: Reactions

NBC News canned Brian Williams as NBC Nightly News anchor and moved him to MSNBC, promoting Lester Holt as his…

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Brian Williams Apologizes, Moved to MSNBC, Lester Holt becomes Nightly News AnchorBrian Williams Apologizes, Moved to MSNBC, Lester Holt becomes Nightly News Anchor

Brian Williams Apologizes, Moved to MSNBC, Lester Holt becomes Nightly News Anchor

Brian Williams apologized yet again today and will move to MSNBC, with Lester Holt replacing him as NBC Nightly News…

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Libel Lawsuit against Hollywood Reporter Thrown OutLibel Lawsuit against Hollywood Reporter Thrown Out

Libel Lawsuit against Hollywood Reporter Thrown Out

The Hollywood Reporter got a $50 million libel lawsuit against it thrown out last week, the Hollywood Reporter announced. "The…

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NYTimes apologizes for insensitive story about Berkeley balcony collapseNYTimes apologizes for insensitive story about Berkeley balcony collapse

NYTimes apologizes for insensitive story about Berkeley balcony collapse

After much criticism, the New York Times apologized for its story about the balcony accident in Berkeley, California that left…

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