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Why BBC doesn't call Hamas militants 'terrorists' - John Simpson
Government ministers, newspaper columnists, ordinary people - they're all asking why the BBC doesn't say the Hamas gunmen who carried out appalling atrocities in southern Israel are terrorists.
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CNN Boss Mark Thompson to Staff: Network Is ‘Nowhere Near Ready for the Future’
In video message on first day, Thompson urges staff to avoid distracting debates about balance and false equivalency
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A Murdoch Heir’s Start-and-Stop Climb to the Top
As Rupert Murdoch plans to step down as chair of Fox and News Corp, his son Lachlan brings a different leadership style.
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The Writers Guild of America promised to picket ‘Real Time with Bill Maher,’ the first late-night show to announce a return amid the strike.
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Reversal comes as blow to Amazon and NFL, which lobbied aggressively to include the data
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Meet Mark Thompson: The Big-Brained Brit With A Unique Set Of Skills To Save CNN
In his introductory email to CNN staff this week, Thompson extolled his journalism credentials
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After Dominion case, GOP debate gives Fox News chance to burnish image
.With Trump off-stage, moderators Baier and MacCallum see chance to look forward. Their performance could also bolster Fox’s credibility after defamation lawsuit, observers say.
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What To Expect From Netflix's Final Season of 'The Crown': Deaths and Drama
Exactly how The Crown will end is not yet known.
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Don Lemon Says He Feels “Vindicated” After Chris Licht’s CNN Exit
"Read the story and you speak to the people who are there, and I think people get what happened," the former 'CNN This Morning' co-anchor said.
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CNN Shuffles Morning, Prime-Time Lineups Amid Sagging Ratings
Abby Phillip and Laura Coates to host 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. slots
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Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino courts Hollywood in push for star power
Social media app’s new chief meets with agents at leading talent agencies amid controversy over rebranding to ‘X’
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Inside the Battle for CNN
Over 18 months, a battle of backstabbing has been raging within CNN that involved Jeff Zucker, David Zaslav and Chris Licht.
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Inside Trevor Noah’s Bombshell Decision to Leave ‘The Daily Show’ — and What Comes Next
In his first expansive interview since surprising fans (and his entire staff) during a taping, the host reveals what led to the move, why he kept the news secret and why now is the time to go: “I’d rather people be sad than be happy, like, “Good riddance, that d-ck is out of the building.”
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Tucker Carlson Is Creating a New Media Company
Former Fox News host and associate look to raise funds for new venture that could use Twitter as its backbone
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The New York Times will shut down its sports desk and shift coverage to The Athletic
The New York Times acquired The Athletic last year in a bid to expand its sporting coverage.
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Fans devastated after Netflix announces hit show Sex Education to end after four seasons
Netflix shocked fans this morning when it announced its popular teen series would be ending after the upcoming fourth season.
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