'Downton Abbey' Beats Brad Pitt And Sly Stallone At Crowded Box Office
The crossover from television phenomenon to feature film can be a difficult one but 'Downton Abbey' has nailed it so far.
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Legendary Journalist Cokie Roberts Dead At 75
Roberts' death was announced by ABC News, one of the several media outlets she worked with over the years.
Does Every Pop Song Really Sound The Same?
Every song is meticulously constructed. So why do they sound so similar?
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
Can Trust In The Media Be Restored?
Legislators in the Georgia House proposed a bill that aims to answer the question: At a time when people don't trust the media, how do we change that?
Freed Reuters Journalists Exposed A Massacre By Talking To Suspects
Recently freed Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo pieced together a massacre of Rohingya Muslims, in part by interviewing the suspects.
Myanmar Frees Journalists Who Were Jailed After Reporting A Massacre
Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been freed in Myanmar after spending over 500 days behind bars.
Study: Your Favorite Show Might Say A Lot About Your Politics
A new report from the University of Southern California links television viewing habits and politics.
'Avengers: Endgame' Snags Best Opening Weekend Ever
Based on these numbers, you've probably already seen it: "Avengers: Endgame" was No. 1 this weekend.
Imprisoned Journalists Exposed A Massacre By Talking To The Suspects
Before their arrest, Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo pieced together a massacre of Rohingya Muslims, in part by interviewing the suspects.
Press Freedom Is Still On Trial In Myanmar
Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo are still in prison in Myanmar after they reported on a mass killing of Rohingya Muslims in the country.
Dream Jobs: Pop Culture Reporter
Sonia Rao turned her love of behind the scenes into a career at The Washington Post.
DNC Won't Allow Fox News To Host A 2020 Primary Debate
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said he felt Fox News "is not in a position to host a fair and neutral debate for our candidates."
Biopics Are Pretty Formulaic, And 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Is No Exception
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a major player in the 2019 Academy Awards, but it's also one of the most formulaic films of the season.
Washington Post Lawsuit Puts Libel Law Into Focus
It comes amid a call from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to reconsider a landmark libel ruling.
Shutting Out The Noise While Staying In The Know
More Americans are stressing out over the current state of the country, but how can we safely consume and process news without going overboard?
Does The Top 10 Percent Already Pay Their 'Fair Share' In Taxes?
Fox News host Maria Bartiromo claimed the top 10 percent of earners pay 80 percent of all taxes. But that's not quite right.
Twitter Bots Beware: Selling Fake Followers, 'Likes' Illegal In NY
New York's attorney general announced a settlement with a company that sold activity from fake accounts to boost users' social media status.
Explaining Hannity's Claim About Criminals Who Try To Cross The Border
The number Sean Hannity used seems to be accurate, but it deserves some context to understand how it fits into the big picture.
Sponsors Flee Tucker Carlson, But Some Say A Boycott Isn't The Answer
Carlson's comment that poor immigrants make the U.S. "dirtier" was incendiary, but so is the way activists are confronting him.
Judge Refuses To Dismiss Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
The former movie producer pleaded not guilty to the sexual assault charges.
Report: Violence Against Journalists Reaches "Unprecedented Levels"
Violence against journalists reached unprecedented levels this year, according to the 2018 World Press Freedom Index.
National Enquirer Admits To Suppressing Story To Protect Trump
The revelation came Wednesday in connection to the Michael Cohen investigation.
FCC Mulls Ending Rule That Bars Major TV Networks From Merging
The FCC voted Wednesday to seek comment on what's known as the "Dual Network" rule, which prevents ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox from merging.
CBS News Settles Lawsuit Over Charlie Rose Allegations
The plaintiffs accused CBS News of doing nothing to stop Rose's behavior despite being "fully aware" of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Time Honors Members Of The Press As Its 2018 Person Of The Year
The magazine honored a group of journalists who have all taken "great risks in pursuit of greater truths."
Judicial Panel Hears DOJ Challenge To AT&T-Time Warner Merger
In an appeals court Thursday, the DOJ argued the merger will cut down competition and raise costs for consumers.
FCC Watchdog Clears Ajit Pai Of Wrongdoing In Tribune-Sinclair Deal
The watchdog says it didn't find any evidence FCC Chairman Ajit Pai concealed a discussion he had with a White House official on the issue.
White House Reinstates Jim Acosta's Press Pass
The White House also outlined a set of rules for journalists to follow.
| Ahmed Jawadi and Briana Koeneman
After Divisive 2018 Speaker, WHCA Picks Author To Headline Next Dinner
In a chance of pace, the White House Correspondents Association decided not to pick a comedian to headline the annual dinner.
Judge Says The White House Must Immediately Return Acosta's Press Pass
The temporary injunction was issued over the lawsuit's Fifth Amendment claims about due process.
