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5:30 PM ET, April 8, 2015

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Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
Judith Miller chewed out NYT's Keller, Abramson over controversial draft of Iraq mea culpa  —  In her new book “The Story: A Reporter's Journey,” former New York Times reporter Judith Miller mounts a spirited defense of her life's work, particularly her contributions to the newspaper's reporting …
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Terry McDermott / New York Times:
Judith Miller's The Story: A Reporter's Journey is a flawed defense that fails to critique her own reporting  —  Review: Judith Miller's 'The Story: A Reporter's Journey'  —  In late 2002 and through 2003, Judith Miller, an investigative reporter at The New York Times …
Andrew Nusca / Fortune:
Fortune hires six former Gigaom reporters to double down on its technology coverage  —  Fortune bulks up on technology coverage, hires six
Richard Bradley / Shots in the Dark:
Rolling Stone writer wasn't trying to obtain justice for victim, she wanted to ostracize those she believed participated in rape culture  —  In the End, It's All About Rape Culture—or the Lack Thereof  —  I've taken a couple of days before responding to Columbia Journalism School's report …
Xbox Wire:
TV on Xbox Gets More Versatile with Over-the-Air Tuner for the U.S. and Canada  —  At Xbox, we're committed to delivering amazing new gaming and entertainment experiences, and part of that commitment includes giving you the best TV-viewing options, in one place, never more than one step away from your gaming.
Jeremy Barr / Capital New York:
The New York Times launches Cooking iPhone app as companion to iPad app, focusing on search and meal planning  —  The New York Times takes ‘Cooking’ to the iPhone  —  New York Times food editor Sam Sifton sees cooking as a “tool” that allows you to execute on your culinary desires …
Discussion: @jeremymbarr
Ken Doctor / Capital New York:
Axel Springer is growing worldwide by focusing on digital reach, organic growth, reducing dependency on print earnings, and English-language media  —  What Are They Thinking?  The eight principles for transforming Axel Springer  —  Mathias Dopfner wants you to know that Axel Springer is a player—in the U.S., and worldwide.
Agence France-Presse:
Two Turkish journalists face 4.5 years jail for reprinting Charlie Hebdo cartoon  —  Turkish journalists face prison over Charlie Hebdo cartoon  —  Turkish prosecutors on Wednesday called for two prominent journalists who featured Charlie Hebdo's cover with the image of the Prophet Muhammed …
Rick Edmonds / Poynter:
Knight Foundation finds nonprofit sites' revenue rising but sustainability elusive  —  The Knight Foundation finds progress in the nonprofit news sector in its latest report, released today, with average revenues up 73 percent in two years at 20 outlets it has been tracking.
Discussion: Nieman Lab, Knight Foundation and NPQ
Business Insider:
Yahoo reorganization may end Tumblr's run as an independent unit  —  Marissa Mayer is doing a huge shakeup at Yahoo and Tumblr will never be the same  —  Yahoo is planning a big reorganization that will bring Tumblr more closely into the company, instead of allowing it to be run as a largely independent business unit.
Marie Mawad / Bloomberg Business:
Vivendi Denies Report It's Considering Acquisition of Sky TV  —  Vivendi SA, the French media company, denied a published report that it may seek to acquire pay-TV provider Sky Plc.  —  A Vivendi representative disputed the Reuters report saying the Paris-based company was looking at Sky …
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Haystack TV Scores $1.7 Million For Its News Service Aimed At Cord Cutters  —  One of the problems with cutting the cord today is that you lose access to a variety of news channels and programs, and there are few resources in the streaming world that can take their place.
Discussion: @startx
Financial Times:
BBC chief technology officer says the company will be remodeled as an internet-first broadcaster over next five years  —  BBC shifts focus to ‘internet first’ programme delivery  —  The BBC will be remodelled as an “internet-centric” broadcaster, as the web becomes the main way it reaches millions …
 
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Patt Morrison / Los Angeles Times:
Column Dave Isay on StoryCorps' DIY oral history project
Discussion: Mediashift and @tedprize
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty:
Jailed Azerbaijani Journalist Ismayilova's Accuser Drops Complaint
Jillian D'Onfro / Business Insider:
Subscription ebook service Oyster launches ebook store
Chelsey Dulaney / Wall Street Journal:
Tribune Media's Top Shareholders To Pare Stake By 25%
Roger Yu / USA Today:
Voice of America director Ensor to step down in May
Moriah Balingit / Washington Post:
Local paper publishes article after principal bans drug use story from student paper, providing broader audience, and underscoring administrators dilemma
Discussion: @splc
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Ads: TV Breaks Rules To Take Streaming-Video Ads
Benjamin Mullin / Poynter:
Ex-Gawker writer Cord Jefferson now writing for Comedy Central's The Nightly Show
Lauren Davidson / Telegraph:
Acast tries to join podcast boom with free app for creators and listeners supported by ads
Justin Ellis / Nieman Lab:
By building partnerships with other newspapers, The Washington Post is opening up revenue opportunities
Tom Risen / US News:
YouTube Kids Investigation by FTC Would Face Hurdles
Discussion: USA Today, The Hill and Washington Post