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Saturday, November 21, 2009

TV newsman Dominic Carter guilty of attempted assault on wife

By Associated Press
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault...

AP names New England news editor in restructuring

By Associated Press
NEW YORK — The Associated Press has named Karen Testa, currently the news editor for Massachusetts and Rhode Island,...
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Friday, November 20, 2009

Oprah Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit

Oprah Winfrey’s production company says she’ll announce Friday that her show will end in 2011.
By Associated Press
CHICAGO — Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience today...
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Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC

The headquarters of Vivendi SA in Paris (File)
By Associated Press
PARIS — Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to sell its stake in...

Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fight

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, center, holds his championship belt as he stands with promoter Bob Arum, left, and trainer Freddie Roach Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 in Las Vegas.
By Associated Press
NEW YORK — Floyd Mayweather Jr. against Manny Pacquiao. A fight too big not to happen. Bob Arum of Pacquiao...

Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-view

Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao shows his championship belts as he is conferred the Order of Sikatuna, by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during a ceremony, Friday Nov. 20, 2009.
By Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto...

Past CNN head, Bush aide named to broadcast board

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has nominated a former press secretary to President George W. Bush and a past chairman of CNN to the Broadcasting Board...
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Magazine cover called beyond the Palin

RUN-IN: Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says Newsweek went over the line by using a leggy photo of her. The magazine’s editor, however, says the photo was the ‘most interesting’ one available.
By Jessica Heslam / Media Biz
The critical dissection of Sarah Palin continues and the latest controversy to hit...
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Comcast to offer Celtics on-demand programming

IN DEMAND: Comcast will offer more on the Celtics Dancers.
By Jay Fitzgerald
Comcast is stepping up its on-demand offerings of all things Celtics. The cable...
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Super Bowl ads sold

By Herald Staff
The big game is still nearly three months away, but time is running out to buy a Super Bowl ad. CBS has nearly sold out all of the 30-second spots for...

US newspaper ad revenue drops 28 pct to $6.4B

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — Newspaper advertising revenue in the U.S. plunged 28 percent in the third quarter to $6.4 billion. The figures released today by...

AOL offers buyouts to over a third of work force

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs — more than a third of its work force — as it prepares...

Army barring media from Palin Fort Bragg event

Sarah Palin (File)
By Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Army plans to prevent media from covering Sarah Palin’s...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Ex-Washington Times editor alleges religious bias

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The former opinion editor of The Washington Times has filed a religious discrimination complaint against the paper. Richard Miniter says...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

YouTube tries to help media find more free video

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — YouTube is trying to help shrinking newsrooms expand their video coverage without increasing their payrolls. The assist comes in the...


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