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NYT suspends Glenn Thrush pending investigation after several women, including Vox reporter Laura McGann, allege he sexually harassed them — Several women told Vox about their experiences with the star reporter, and the Times has suspended him pending an investigation.
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MSNBC says it is awaiting the outcome of the NYT's investigation into Glenn Thrush, a frequent network contributor, but notes he has no scheduled appearances — An MSNBC spokesperson tells The Hill the network will await the outcome of an investigation by The New York Times …
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Source: US Department of Justice is poised to sue AT&T to block merger with Time Warner — AT&T will face an antitrust suit over its Time Warner deal, Bloomberg News reports. — The Justice Department plans to brief media later today on a U.S. antitrust announcement, though didn't specify what the announcement will be about.
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AT&T confirms that the Department of Justice is suing the company in an attempt to block its $85B merger with Time Warner — This story is developing. Please check back for updates.


The publisher of AL.com, which runs Alabama's three largest newspapers, stands by reporting and blasts back at legal threats from Roy Moore — After The Post published an investigative article documenting Roy Moore's pursuit of a 14-year-old girl in 1979, the Republican Senate candidate from Alabama pledged to sue the newspaper.
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How friendly TWC board members long protected Harvey Weinstein, like in 2015 when he was suspected of mismanaging funds and faced new harassment claims — The Harvey Weinstein sexual assault saga is a scandal for the ages. But the grave accusations of harassment and, in some cases …
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As part of a settlement with a shareholder, 21st Century Fox is launching a panel to monitor the company's workplace culture — In the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal at its Fox News division, 21st Century Fox has struck a settlement with a shareholder that is intended to overhaul the workplace culture at the network.
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Freelance photojournalist Alexei Wood, swept up in mass arrests at Trump inauguration protests earlier this year, faces criminal trial today — A photojournalist facing a criminal trial on several felony charges sounds like something that would happen in another country.
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Lenny Letter contributor Zinzi Clemmons has quit the newsletter after Lena Dunham defended Girls writer Murray Miller who has been accused of sexual assault — Writer Zinzi Clemmons quit contributing to Lena Dunham's newsletter “Lenny Letter” after the “Girls” creator faced harsh criticism …
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Washington Post, NME and Bustle


Independent news startups in Singapore often struggle to cover costs as many advertisers shun them because of the perception that they are anti-establishment — Sherwin is a Singapore-based journalism lecturer and freelance journalist who bridges academia and industry.


Sources: possible buyers for 51% of Rolling Stone include trade publisher Jay Penske, Bustle's Bryan Goldberg, and music exec Irving Azoff backed by James Dolan — In the mix: Trade publisher Jay Penske, Bustle CEO Bryan Goldberg and music executive Irving Azoff.
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Interview with AP's new race reporter on statistics' role in showing systemic racism, and how race should be considered in all reporting areas — AP Race and Ethnicity writer Errin Haines Whack. Courtesy photo. — Some reporters have to find creative ways to write about race and culture in their beats …
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