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Sources describe fallout for the new CNN Investigates unit after retracting a Scaramucci story and firing three journalists: scope narrowed, KFILE team moved — Created with much fanfare, CNN's investigative unit was reshaped and its focus narrowed in the wake of a story that led to a retraction and an apology.
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@mlcalderone, @mikiebarb, The Daily Caller, @buzzfeedben, @yochidreazen, @kelseymsutton, @melbournecoal and @jasonabbruzzese
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
YouTube updates iOS app, letting users with 100+ subscribers live stream what's on their iPhone's screen, following Android version — YouTube today is rolling out several features to make itself more appealing to live streamers, including video game streamers, as the battle with rivals …
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YouTube Creator Blog, @fullscreennet, @scomo843, @squaredd_, BGR, Polygon, Multichannel News, 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Variety, AppAdvice.com and VentureBeat, more at Techmeme »
Tim Peterson / Marketing Land:
How media companies including Bustle, New Form Digital, and WeBuyGold are creating episodic series for Instagram Stories — Bustle, New Form Digital and WeBuyGold have started producing original programs for Facebook's other fledgling video service. — At the same time as Facebook …
Bloomberg:
Sources: Facebook offers labels “hundreds of millions of dollars” to cover infringing music in user-uploaded videos, as it improves copyright flagging tech — Would allow users to legally include songs in uploaded videos — Social network is challenging YouTube as hub for video on web
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@lucas_shaw, BetaNews, Business Insider, VideoInk, Music Business Worldwide, Engadget, The Verge and Fortune, more at Techmeme »
CNNMoney:
Interview with Clyde and Maggie Haberman, the New York Times' father-daughter combo, on making the front page together, covering Trump, Twitter journalism, more — Clyde Haberman has seen a lot in his 40 years writing for The New York Times, but he had never seen this.
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Digital Content Next, which includes The New York Times, AP, and more, calls out NRA for incendiary language that may incite violence against journalists — A trade group that represents The New York Times, the Associated Press and other major publishers is calling out the NRA …
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Media Matters for America, The New York Observer, @dloesch, @shannonrwatts and @sulliview
Ryan Knutson / Wall Street Journal:
Verizon launches rewards program for customers who agree to share more complete access to personal info, including app usage and browser history — The company offers concert tickets and other rewards in exchange for customers' personal information — A new Verizon Communications Inc. VZ …
Seth Gecko / New Carlisle News:
Ohio photographer Andy Grimm of the New Carlisle News was shot by a cop at a traffic stop who may have mistaken Grimm's camera and tripod for a weapon — Deputy Shoots New Carlisle News Photographer — New Carlisle News photographer Andy Grimm was shot by a Clark County deputy Monday evening.
Scroll.in:
Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh, a critic of those on the right in government, shot dead at her home in northern Bengaluru — Noted journalist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead in her home in Rajarajeshwarinagar area in northern Bengaluru on Tuesday night. Unidentified men fired at least four shots …
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@kbbyju, @virsanghvi, Times of Oman and Hindustan Times
Melissa Bell / Vox Media:
As Vox Media plans four new shows for Facebook Watch, Publisher Melissa Bell sends memo reassuring staff there's no “pivot to video” and writing remains valued — A note from Vox Media Publisher Melissa Bell — Before Labor Day, Publisher Melissa Bell sent a letter to Vox Media about the company's approach to video.
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Nieman Lab, @voxmediainc, @lpolgreen and @backlon
David Bauder / Associated Press:
Conservative publisher Regnery to stop recognizing NYT best-seller list, meaning its writers won't be able to claim title of New York Times best-selling author — NEW YORK (AP) — A company that publishes books by Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin, Ann Coulter and other conservative authors …
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The Daily Signal, The Wrap, Fast Company, Publishers Weekly, @bookgirl96, @sdkstl, @markharrisnyc and @dangillmor
Annie Karni / Politico:
In his first post-White House job, Sean Spicer signs with Worldwide Speakers Group and will speak at a conference in NYC on September 11 — President Donald Trump's former press secretary will go on the paid speaking circuit. — Sean Spicer is cashing in on “candor.”
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tronc, inc.:
Tronc acquires outstanding interests of Daily News LP, owner of New York Daily News and NYDailyNews.com — Expands tronc Presence as Provider of Award-Winning Content Across Ten Major U.S. Media Markets — Combined Digital Platform Has Over 80 Million Unique Monthly Visitors
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