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New York DA Subpoenas CBS Over Allegations Against Ex-CEO
According to an SEC filing from the company, the New York City Commission on Human Rights has also issued a subpoena related to the investigation.
| Sebastián Martínez Valdivia
Should Hollywood Cast Stars Based on Ability or Identity?
Representation in film is an ongoing debate. When it comes to who ends up on screen, does authenticity trump acting chops?
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
CBS Names Interim Chairman Following Moonves' Resignation
CBS announced board member Richard Parsons will now serve as interim chairman of the board of directors — a role Les Moonves used to hold.
| Katherine Biek
No, Anderson Cooper Didn't Fake Floodwater Depths
People claimed a photo of Cooper covering hurricane flooding proved he faked floods depths. That's false in many ways.
Long-Time '60 Minutes' Boss Leaves CBS After Harassment Allegations
CBS maintains that Jeff Fager's firing wasn't directly tied to allegations that he sexually harassed former employees.
| Sebastián Martínez Valdivia
Moonves Is Out At CBS Following More Sexual Misconduct Claims
CBS said it and Moonves will make a donation to at least one organization that supports the #MeToo movement.
| Katherine Biek and Joshua Kranzberg
Farrow Slams NBC News' 'Misleading' Account Of His Weinstein Reporting
Journalist Ronan Farrow said Monday that during his time at NBC News, executives blocked his reporting on the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
| Katherine Biek
Judge Won't Dismiss Sandy Hook Parents' Lawsuit Against Alex Jones
Jones is facing legal action from multiple families who say they've been harassed and threatened by his supporters.
| Gabrielle Ware
Verizon Admits To Throttling Firefighters' Data During Mendocino Fire
Verizon says the throttling was due to a mistake in communication. The firefighters blame the FCC's repeal of net neutrality.
| Sebastián Martínez Valdivia
ESPN Won't Televise The National Anthem Before Monday Night Football
Most networks choose not to air the anthem to save time on their broadcasts.
| Sebastián Martínez Valdivia
Hundreds Of Newspapers To Trump: 'We Are Not The Enemy'
More than 350 newspapers ran op-eds rebuking President Trump's attacks on the press, but a new poll shows many Americans may agree with him.
Here's Why September Is The Most Important Month For Fashion Magazines
Vogue's 2018 September Issue is already making history with Tyler Mitchell, the magazine's first-ever African American cover photographer.
Sanders And Acosta Spar Over Trump's 'Enemy Of The People' Comments
CNN's Jim Acosta wanted press secretary Sarah Sanders to definitively say the media is not the "enemy of the people."
CBS Hires 2 Law Firms To Investigate Moonves Allegations
The New Yorker reports multiple women accused Les Moonves of "forcible touching or kissing" and say their job prospects faltered after rejecting him.
| Katherine Biek
New York Times Publisher Releases Notes On Meeting With Trump
According to a statement, A.G. Sulzberger met with President Trump to discuss several concerns he had with the president's "anti-press rhetoric."
| Getty Images
More Americans Than Ever Say Immigration Is The Top Problem In The US
Yet, the number of migrants picked up at the border is the lowest it's been in 17 years. Is the border crisis hyped?
Media Is All-Consuming, Immediate And Affecting Our Brains
Too much screen time is being linked with anxiety, sleep deprivation and fatigue.
| Phil Pruitt and Chance Seales
Press Corps Members Back CNN Reporter Barred From White House Event
The White House barred CNN's Kaitlan Collins from going to a presidential event at the Rose Garden, even though it was open to all press.
| Katie Cammarata
Taliban Spokesman Disputes Report About Suicide Bombings
A Taliban spokesman says the New York Times misinterpreted or intentionally twisted his comments on suicide bombings.
| Jake Jones
'Pod Save America' Host On How To Fix The Media Landscape
"We have to figure out a way to sell spinach in our ice cream world," says Dan Pfeiffer.
| Eugene Daniels
Crying Migrant Girl On Time Cover Wasn't Separated From Her Mother
The photo was taken by Getty Images photographer John Moore. He never said the girl was separated from her mother.
| Ethan Weston
Columnist, Commentator Charles Krauthammer Dead At 68
The conservative thinker was known for his syndicated columns and his award-winning writing.
Judge Approves AT&T Acquisition Of Time Warner
A federal judge just gave the go-ahead for AT&T to buy Time Warner, a deal that will further consolidate media ownership.
Justice Department Gathered NYT Reporter's Phone, Email Records
The New York Times says the reporter in this case, Ali Watkins, was not notified before her records were gathered.
| Jake Jones
Why Are So Many Adults Watching Cartoons?
Cartoons are having a moment. From classics like "The Simpsons" to "BoJack Horseman," they're super popular ... with adults.
| Devan Kaney
2018 Isn't Shaping Up To Be A Great Year For Press Freedom
An April 30 suicide bombing in Afghanistan marked 2018's deadliest day for journalists around the world.
27 More Women Accuse Charlie Rose Of Sexual Misconduct
According to an investigation conducted by The Washington Post, 27 more women said they were sexually harassed by Rose.
Wolf's Correspondents' Dinner Speech Was A Blunt Rebuke, And Explicit
The White House Correspondents' Dinner was a little raunchier than usual, thanks to Michelle Wolf. Not everyone's OK with that.
The State Of Local Journalism: Where Are The Watchdogs?
Local journalism likely affects you more than coverage of the president or other topics in national media. But hometown newsrooms are being gutted.
