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6:10 AM ET, December 30, 2015

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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 …
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.
Casey Newton / The Verge:
Twitter cracks down on harassment by rearranging paragraphs in its terms of service  —  In the wake of former CEO Dick Costolo admitting the company “suck[s] at dealing with abuse,” Twitter has devoted many blog posts to explaining how seriously it takes the issue.
Sean O'Kane / The Verge:
Facebook tests multiple, topic-based feeds on its mobile app in place of one main News Feed, also tests wider rollout of Marketplace feature with its own tab  —  Facebook is testing multiple news feeds on mobile  —  Facebook is testing multiple, topic-based feeds on its mobile app in place of one main News Feed.
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?
Walter Pincus / Washington Post:
In farewell, veteran Washington Post reporter Walter Pincus says rush to be first is leaving facts behind, newsmakers have become better at influencing media  —  A farewell to The Washington Post  —  For more than 40 years I have been lucky enough to be part of The Washington Post.
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.
Jeremy Barr / Ad Age:
IAB has reservations about parts of FTC native ad guidelines; task force will hold closed-door meeting on January 5  —  The IAB Is ‘Concerned’ About The FTC's New Native Advertising Rules, but Publishers Play It Cool  —  Publishers Aren't Traditionally the FTC's Focus
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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Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Fox News to go before a jury on January 11 to defend copyright claims over its use of 9/11 photos on Facebook  —  Fox News Heads to a Jury Trial to Defend Its Use of 9/11 Photos on Facebook  —  The cable news network fights a newspaper publisher over what it posted to commemorate a tragic event in American history.
 
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Noor Zahid / Voice of America:
Afghan journalist, heard on ISIS radio, issues threats against ex-colleagues, journalists working in the province
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