President Obama Straight Up Makes Fun Of GOP CandidatesAt a fundraiser in New York, President Obama took several jabs at GOP candidates and picked on their CNBC debate gripes, among other issues.
Why It's A Great Time To Attack 'The Media'Republican candidates attacking "the media" jibes with a public whose trust in it is at an all-time low, driven by perceptions of bias.
Suspect Blames 'The Walking Dead' Binge For Alleged MurderA 23-year-old man says he killed his friend because he thought he was turning into a zombie from "The Walking Dead."
Former Louisville Recruits Say Employee Paid For StrippersA new book claims that a University of Louisville men's basketball employee funded stripper parties for recruits and players.
Playboy's Plan For The New Generation? No More NudesRemoving nudity from Playboy magazine seems like a bad business move, but the scandalous publication has had success with the strategy before.
Attacking The Press Is An Old But Useful Campaign TacticAttacking the press is one of the oldest tactics in the political handbook, but different candidates are using it to different ends.
Washington Post's Jason Rezaian Reportedly Convicted In IranA spokesman for Tehran's Revolutionary Court says Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been found guilty, but no punishment has been revealed.
When Should News Outlets Name A Shooter?In the ongoing debate over whether to name the perpetrator in a mass shooting, one thing is clear: It's not an easy decision.
Movies Can Finally Stop Using Weird 'Happy Birthday' RipoffsA federal judge has ruled the decades-old copyright claim on the song "Happy Birthday," a claim worth $2 million per year, is invalid.
Jon Stewart Joins 9/11 First Responders Lobbying CongressThe former host of "The Daily Show" campaigned for a health bill for 9/11 first responders in 2010. Now he's making sure that bill is renewed.
Is The Muppet Relationship Drama Ridiculous Yet? Do We Mind?There's a fictional new lady-pig in Kermit's life after his fictional breakup with Miss Piggy — and it's making real news.
Netflix Drops Epix Movies, Hulu Picks Them UpAfter Netflix dropped Epix movies, Hulu announced a deal with the company.
Trump's Ramos Feud May Cost Him The Latino VoteDonald Trump’s latest feud with a reporter could be dangerous for his campaign.
Katrina Showed How Important Local Journalism Can BeCrisis communication expert Andrea Miller stresses the importance of local media during disaster.
Will Podcasts Dictate The Future Of Public Radio?Podcasts have done so well for public radio they have some people questioning whether the medium has a future outside of the Internet.
Hillary Clinton's Snapchat Joke Won't Disappear Right AwayHillary Rodham Clinton used her Snapchat account to make a joke about the email controversy, but not everyone thinks it's funny.
Ala. Police Blame Media Narrative For Attack On OfficerAn Alabama police detective who was beaten with his own gun says he hesitated because he was afraid of the media backlash.
How That Al Gore 2016 Rumor SpreadNews outlets don't really have a consensus about Al Gore's 2016 plans, but even with more questions than answers, the story was trending.
Reporters In Viral Ferguson Arrest Vid Charged A Year LaterWesley Lowery and Ryan Reilly were both arrested while covering the Ferguson protests. Charges came almost a year later.
The Media Returns To Ferguson And Reflects 1 Year LaterMany will try to pinpoint why Michael Brown's death was the catalyst for the year-long social movement on the anniversary of Ferguson.
Is Sports Lingo In Politics Ruining The Game?With the debate season underway, sports lingo in political coverage is at an all-time high. But what does that language mean for our politics?
Why Are We So Obsessed With Steve Jobs?In this year alone, we'll have a Steve Jobs book, a graphic novel and two movies. Why is the late Apple co-founder such an interesting subject?
Clinton's Bad Press May Be Good Sign For Female PoliticiansThis time around, coverage of Hillary Clinton's campaign has focused almost entirely on her record and not her hair and clothes.
As A Comedian, Jon Stewart Bypasses Confines Of JournalismJon Stewart's been skewering politicians on "The Daily Show" for 16 years but he doesn't want you to call him a journalist.
Rolling Stone Editor Exits As Rape Story Causes More TroubleRolling Stone's managing editor steps down as the magazine battles at least two lawsuits stemming from a now-retracted article about an alleged rape.
ESPN Benches Colin Cowherd After Comments About DominicansESPN announced Colin Cowherd would no longer be doing on-air work after he made disparaging remarks about Dominicans.
MTV Attempts To Talk About Race From White PerspectiveCritics say MTV’s “White People” documentary aims high but misses the mark.
How Gawker, 2 Ex-Editors Fumbled The Conde Nast Exec StoryTwo top Gawker editors resigned Monday after the outlet published an article about a Conde Nast CFO's alleged attempt to pay a gay porn star for sex.
Donald Trump Continues To Criticize Sen. John McCainAfter Donald Trump made a comment about Sen. John McCain, the 2016 GOP candidate responded to his critics in an op-ed and on the "Today" show.
MSNBC's Thomas Roberts Congratulated For Historic FirstThomas Roberts guest anchored NBC's "Nightly News" Saturday, becoming the first openly gay prime-time network news anchor.
