David Folkenflik
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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.
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Megyn Kelly Out At NBC's 'Today' Show, Source Says
Megyn Kelly is on her way out from the Today show on NBC, a source tells NPR. This comes after she made offensive remarks about blackface Halloween costumes on Tuesday.