MSNBC’s Audience Grows, Seemingly Drawn by News of Romney’s Troubles
Date: 20 September 2012
By Bill Carter
Bill Carter
On Tuesday, the Democratic-friendly channel had a rare victory over the traditional leader, Fox News, in the ratings among 25-to-54-year-olds, with Rachel Maddow leading the night in cable news.
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IHT Readers’ Close Encounter With the News
Date: 20 September 2012
By The International Herald Tribune
We asked readers of the International Herald Tribune for pictures and memories of their experiences with the paper to help celebrate the IHT’s 125th anniversary. One response made us realize that at times our readers have come dangerously close to the worst kind of news. Have you had such an experience?
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The Breakfast Meeting: Universal-EMI Deal Passes in Europe, and Relief at News Corp.
Date: 21 September 2012
By Noam Cohen
Noam Cohen
Universal Music Group won Europe’s approval for its $1.9 billion acquisition of EMI Music, Wal-Mart said it would stop carrying Amazon’s Kindle, and PBS has a chance to win an Emmy for best drama.
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British Regulator Declares BSkyB ‘Fit and Proper’
Date: 20 September 2012
By Amy Chozick and Ravi Somaiya
Amy Chozick
The announcement about Britain’s biggest satellite pay-TV group, British Sky Broadcasting, offered a victory for its largest shareholder, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.
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Jon Stewart Unbleeped: ‘The Daily Show’ Leaves Some Choice Words Intact
Date: 20 September 2012
By Bill Carter
Bill Carter
Comedy Central suspended its usual practice of bleeping swear words during a ‘Daily Show’ segment about Fox News.
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College Coaches Divided on Reporting of Injuries
Date: 20 September 2012
By Greg Bishop
Greg Bishop
Whether to discuss, report or even ask about injuries to college football players has sparked debate among coaches, especially in the Pac-12 Conference.
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Group Promoting Rat Study of Engineered Corn Forced Coverage Rush
Date: 21 September 2012
By Andrew C. Revkin
Andrew Revkin
An expert journalism and science journals strongly criticizes a group rolling out contentious research on GMO corn.
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Nonfiction Chronicle
Date: 21 September 2012
By Abigail Meisel
Abigail Meisel
New books by Guy Gugliotta, Janet Groth, Siri Hustvedt and Bryan Sykes.
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Banks’ Risky Ways
Date: 20 September 2012
By William Alden
William Alden
A prominent regulator had a dire prediction for the nation’s big banks on Wednesday. | The chief executive of Goldman Sachs turns 58. | Libor has faced the most scrutiny, but other rates may be similarly vulnerable to rigging. | A excerpt of the new book by Sheila Bair.
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News Quiz | September 21, 2012
Date: 21 September 2012
By Anastasia Economides
Anastasia Economides
See what you know about the news of the day.
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