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Mathew Ingram / Fortune:
Rolling Stone's rape fiasco: A story too good to double-check — In publishing a sensational article about campus rape, the magazine forgot one of journalism's basic principles. There's an old adage in journalism that says: “Any story that looks too good to be true probably is.”
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Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
Rolling Stone is a publication in institutional denial about its journalistic failings — Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner is in complete denial — Rolling Stone magazine failed an array of journalistic tests in publishing its November 2014 story “A Rape on Campus,” …
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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Phi Kappa Psi to ‘pursue all available legal action’ against Rolling Stone — The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at the University of Virginia said Monday that it is moving forward with a possible lawsuit against Rolling Stone magazine in the wake of the now-retracted “Rape on Campus” article.
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Poynter:
In press conference, Rolling Stone report authors say problem was with methodology, not Jackie
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Steve Buttry / The Buttry Diary:
Rolling Stone should blame itself for mistakes, not Jackie; investigative reporting is about discovery of a story, not confirmation of your notions
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Bryan Burrough / Vanity Fair:
The Inside Story of the Civil War For the Soul of NBC News — Brian Williams's fabrication was just the latest, and worst, of the debacles that have plagued NBC News since NBCUniversal was bought by Comcast in 2011. Who is to blame? — On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 4 …
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Yvette d'Entremont / Gawker:
Analytical chemist calls out Food Babe blogger Vani Hari for exploiting readers' ignorance and fear — The “Food Babe” Blogger Is Full of S**t — Vani Hari, a.k.a. the Food Babe, has amassed a loyal following in her Food Babe Army. The recent subject of profiles and interviews in the New York Times …
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Rhonda Richford / Hollywood Reporter:
Vivendi confirms takeover bid for DailyMotion, unofficial reports put value of deal at $272M — Vivendi Makes Offer for DailyMotion — French media giant Vivendi has a made a takeover bid for online video company DailyMotion, Vivendi confirmed April 7. Terms of the offer were not disclosed …
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Hollywood Reporter:
Weinstein Co. Selling TV Division to ITV in Potential $950 Million Deal — The Weinstein Company is in the process of selling its television division to ITV, the British broadcaster that has been on a buying spree of late, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. — The deal, if it is finalized, could be worth as much as $950 million.
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Tim Arango / New York Times:
Turkey's blocking of social and news sites after circulation of one photo from a hostage situation once again highlights its aggressive censorship — Turkey Blocks YouTube and, Briefly, Twitter Over Hostage Photo — ISTANBUL — As a hostage crisis at the central courthouse gripped this city last week …
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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / Motherboard:
Turkey lifts block on Twitter after it complies with local court order to remove pictures of an Istanbul prosecutor
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Jasper Jackson / Guardian:
News organizations experiment with new digital approaches for UK election coverage, including interactie games, poll trackers, live coverage — From laughs to stats: the fresh digital approach to election coverage — News organisations are seeking more innovative ways to attract online audiences and engage the electorate
Lehar Maan / Reuters:
Viacom to cut jobs, abandon titles, reorganize network groups — (Reuters) - U.S. media company Viacom Inc (VIAB.O) said it will undertake a restructuring, including cutting jobs, abandoning some acquired titles and reorganizing three of its domestic network groups into two new organizations, to drive growth.
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Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Relativity Media Secures $250 Million From New Hollywood Financier — As Ryan Kavanaugh's Relativity Media prepares for an IPO, the company has secured a $250 million investment from Bay Area-based VII Peaks Capital, TheWrap has learned. — VII Peaks Capital is not a traditional Hollywood financier …
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Conor Dougherty / New York Times:
Consumer Groups to Ask F.T.C. to Investigate YouTube Kids App — Several consumer groups are expected to file a complaint on Tuesday that asks the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google's recently released YouTube Kids application, a portal for cartoons and learning shows …
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Heather Timmons / Quartz:
How the New York Times is eluding censors in China — The New York Times' English and Chinese-language websites have been blocked since an October 2012 article about the wealthy family of prime minister Wen Jiabao. But according to employees in the company, outside observers …
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