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Elana Beiser / Committee to Protect Journalists:
Syria, France most deadly countries for the press — Of 69 journalists killed for their work in 2015, 40 percent died at the hands of Islamic militant groups such as Al-Qaeda and Islamic State. More than two-thirds of the total killed were singled out for murder.
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Reporters Without Borders:
110 journalists killed in 2015: at least 67 while reporting or because of their work, 43 others in unclear circumstances or motives — RSF annual round-up: 110 journalists killed in 2015 — At least 67 killed while reporting or because of their work; RSF condemns failure to protect journalists …
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Ed Christman / Billboard:
Spotify sued for $150M over alleged unpaid royalties, proposed class to exceed 100 members — Spotify Hit With $150 Million Class Action Over Unpaid Royalties — EMAIL ME — Vocal artist rights advocate David Lowery brings a massive action against the largest streaming service.
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Josh Constine / TechCrunch:
Facebook fights skepticism from net neutrality advocates over its Free Basics program in India — Facebook Confronts The Free Internet Neutrality Dilemma — What's more important? Restricted free Internet access for the poor? Or maintaining an open, neutral Internet without limitations?
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Howard Stutz / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Nevada gaming regulators monitoring Adelson Review-Journal buy — State gaming regulators are monitoring the issues surrounding the purchase of the Las Vegas Review-Journal by the family of Sheldon Adelson, the majority shareholder in casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp.
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Susannah Nesmith / Columbia Journalism Review:
AP's collaboration with Florida papers on charter-school stories serves as model to match data research with local reporting — A Florida charter-schools investigation highlights a more collaborative approach for the AP — A surprising triple byline appeared not long ago in The Miami Herald.
Tim Peterson / Ad Age:
Snapchat adds a year-in-review music-themed channel that runs from Saturday till the end of the year to Discover, sponsored exclusively by Spotify — Snapchat Is Making Its Own Original Content for Discover Again — App Adds Year-in-Review Music Channel to Discover, Sponsored by Spotify
Noor Zahid / Voice of America:
Afghan journalist, heard on ISIS radio, issues threats against ex-colleagues, journalists working in the province — Voice of Afghan Journalist Now Heard on IS Radio — The voice of a journalist who until recently used to work at radio stations in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province …
Henry Foy / Financial Times:
Poland's new government seeks legislation that would give it comprehensive control over public TV and radio — Poland's new government cracks down on state media — Poland's new rightwing nationalist government is seeking to rush through parliament new powers that would give …
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ESPN:
ESPN Deportes to air Spanish-language telecast of Super Bowl 50 — The NFL, CBS Sports and ESPN have reached a new television broadcast agreement calling for ESPN Deportes to televise the Spanish-language broadcast of Super Bowl 50. — The agreement, announced Monday …
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Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Trademark Filings Point To More Beats Radio Stations Coming To Apple Music — Just-spotted trademark applications from Apple-owned Beats Electronics, LLC point to Apple's plans to introduce more live streaming radio stations to its Apple Music service to accompany its 24-hour station, Beats 1.
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Jane Martinson / Guardian:
Interview with Mark Thompson, former director general of the BBC and current CEO of the New York Times, on the BBC funding battle — Former BBC chief attacks secret government licence fee deal — Mark Thompson said it is wrong to force corporation to shoulder cost of 'social transfer …
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