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All Things Considered
How The Media Covered The Standoff Between High School Student, Native American Man
The media is in the spotlight for its coverage of a standoff between Covington Catholic High School students and a Native American elder.
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All Things Considered
Gannett Faces Hostile Bid From Company Known For Gutting Newsrooms
Gannett, the owner of USA Today and some 100 other newspaper properties has received an unsolicited bid from another newspaper group, MNG, known for imposing severe cost-cutting measures.
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All Things Considered
Trump's Oval Office Address Presents News Executives With A Catch-22
President Trump's first Oval Office address has presented a conundrum for news executives. They're convinced he won't make news and fear he'll mislead the public. But they're broadcasting it, along with the Democrats' response.
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Morning Edition
CBS News Names Its First Female President As Head Of Network's News Division
The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to Susan Zirinsky, a legendary CBS producer and documentary maker.
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Morning Edition
News Brief: Talks Of No Jail Time For Flynn And Les Moonves Misled Investigators
The president's former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, prosecutors say. And Les Moonves destroyed evidence and misled investigators, according to a company report.
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Morning Edition
NPR CEO Jarl Mohn To Step Down After 5-Year Term Ends In June
Mohn will step aside to focus on a newly created position to lead the network's fundraising drive. He and his wife will contribute $10 million toward the effort from their personal fortune.
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All Things Considered
Documents Show How Close The Trump Administration Is With 'Fox News'
The ties between Fox News and the Trump administration are strong as can be on-air. Documents show how producers ran questions and at least one script by staffers for former EPA chief Scott Pruitt.
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All Things Considered
Tensions Rise At Fox News Over Coverage And Rhetoric Surrounding Migrant Caravan
Fox News often describes the migrant caravan making its way through Mexico as a coming invasion. President Trump has picked up the phrasing has used it as he campaigns for Republican candidates.
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Morning Edition
After Recent Violence, Trump Criticized For Harsh Attacks On Media
President Trump has not backed down from calling the press the enemy. Despite pleas from news executives, who say his rhetoric could be dangerous, Trump blames the press for the nation's anger.
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Morning Edition
'Today' Drops Megyn Kelly
NBC news host Megyn Kelly will not be returning to NBC's Today show following Kelly's remarks earlier this week that seemed to defend white people wearing blackface.