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April 12, 2023 8:23 AM

NPR quits Twitter after being labeled as 'state-affiliated media'

NPR's official Twitter feeds have gone silent. The news organization cites the social media platform's decision to question NPR's editorial independence through a series of inaccurate labels.

by David Folkenflik

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April 10, 2023 3:15 PM

How America's largest newspaper company is leaving behind news deserts

The country's largest newspaper company, Gannett, is once again forecasting it will sell off more of its daily newspapers. It's prompting fears of news deserts and a weakened democracy.

by Manuela López Restrepo

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April 7, 2023 5:30 AM

Elon Musk says NPR's 'state-affiliated media' label might not have been accurate

In a series of emails with an NPR reporter, the CEO of Twitter suggested that the designation is being re-examined, but it has not yet been removed.

by Bobby Allyn

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April 5, 2023 2:42 PM

Twitter labels NPR's account as 'state-affiliated media,' which is untrue

NPR operates independently of the U.S. government. NPR has asked Twitter to remove the label, calling it "unacceptable." But Twitter CEO Elon Musk says it "seems accurate."

by Bill Chappell

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March 30, 2023 8:09 AM

Russia arrests 'Wall Street Journal' reporter, accusing him of espionage

Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, was on a reporting assignment in the Ural mountain city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained by agents from Russia's Federal Security Services.

by NPR Staff

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March 29, 2023 4:01 AM

Judge to Fox News: Don't make me 'look like an idiot' over Rupert Murdoch testifying

The judge in a $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox seemed doubtful of the network's argument that Murdoch should not travel to testify. The newly engaged chairman plans to travel widely with his bride.

by Karl Baker

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March 27, 2023 5:48 PM

Fired Fox News producer says she'd testify against the network in $1.6 billion suit

Abby Grossberg, a producer for Tucker Carlson and Maria Bartiromo, alleges Fox News attorneys coerced her to lie under oath in a defamation case against the network. Fox fired her on Friday.

by David Folkenflik and Mary Yang

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March 21, 2023 4:00 AM

The FBI raided a notable journalist's home. Rolling Stone didn't tell readers why

Rolling Stone broke the story of an FBI raid on the home of national security journalist James Gordon Meek. As edited, the story left out a key detail originally included: why Meek had been targeted.

by David Folkenflik

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March 20, 2023 11:57 PM

Fox News seeks to silence one of its own over $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit

The network says it had to seek a restraining order against producer Abby Grossberg after she threatened to reveal what it calls "privileged information" in a case brought by Dominion Voting Systems.

by David Folkenflik

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March 8, 2023 12:24 AM

Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell joined U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger in slamming Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 program. Carlson began a two-part show series on the insurrection Monday night.

by Claudia Grisales and Katherine Swartz

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NPR quits Twitter after being labeled as 'state-affiliated media'

How America's largest newspaper company is leaving behind news deserts

Elon Musk says NPR's 'state-affiliated media' label might not have been accurate

Twitter labels NPR's account as 'state-affiliated media,' which is untrue

Russia arrests 'Wall Street Journal' reporter, accusing him of espionage

Judge to Fox News: Don't make me 'look like an idiot' over Rupert Murdoch testifying

Fired Fox News producer says she'd testify against the network in $1.6 billion suit

The FBI raided a notable journalist's home. Rolling Stone didn't tell readers why

Fox News seeks to silence one of its own over $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit

Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

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