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Hadas Gold / CNN:
The New York Times is shutting down three planned guided tours to Saudi Arabia as a result of the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi — London (CNN Business)The New York Times is shutting down three planned guided tours to Saudi Arabia as a result of the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Jim Rutenberg / New York Times:
Amid worries over Jamal Khashoggi's fate, a look back at fawning media coverage and top social events when Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman toured the US — Just six months ago, American media outlets presented a sunny-side-up portrait of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia …
Glenn Greenwald / The Intercept:
The Washington Post has criticized others for their links to the Saudi regime yet hasn't parted with opinion writers like Ed Rogers who has links to MbS — In the wake of the disappearance and likely murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, some of the most fervent …
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Eileen Sullivan / New York Times:
Trump says “rogue killers” could have been involved in Jamal Khashoggi's death and says Sec of State Mike Pompeo is meeting King Salman about it — WASHINGTON — President Trump said on Monday that he spoke with the king of Saudi Arabia and that the ruler denied any knowledge …
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Hollywood Reporter:
Sources: Endeavor Content is terminating a $400M deal with Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund over Khashoggi case — The move comes as pressure mounts for Hollywood to take a stand against the kingdom in the wake of the disappearance — and possible murder — of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Sulome Anderson / Columbia Journalism Review:
The daughter of a former hostage, AP bureau chief Terry Anderson, reflects on lack of sensitivity from the BBC and Thomas Friedman in covering Jamal Khashoggi
The daughter of a former hostage, AP bureau chief Terry Anderson, reflects on lack of sensitivity from the BBC and Thomas Friedman in covering Jamal Khashoggi
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Jon Levine / The Wrap:
Washington Examiner apologizes for “inadvertently” plagiarizing The New York Times in a story about Kushner and Saudi Arabia — The Washington Examiner offered a lengthy apology over the weekend after a story about missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi included several …
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Tim Baysinger / The Wrap:
Former “Today” show anchor Ann Curry will anchor and executive produce the upcoming TNT and Lionsgate series “M.D. Live” — Former “Today” show anchor Ann Curry will anchor and executive produce the upcoming TNT and Lionsgate series “M.D. Live.”
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A.J. Katz / TVNewser:
CBS' streaming service CBSN launches morning news show, CBSN AM, which will air on the service weekdays from 7-8am — CBS News is bringing live morning programming to its popular ad-supported streaming news service, CBSN. — CBSN AM debuted on CBSN today, and will air on the service weekdays from 7 - 8 a.m. ET.
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Janko Roettgers / Variety:
Disney-backed startup Jaunt says it has laid off a significant portion of its staff and will shutter VR projects to focus on AR and volumetric capture tech — San Mateo, Calif.-based virtual reality startup Jaunt XR is laying off a significant portion of its staff as it shifts its focus …
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Joseph Menn / Reuters:
Facebook says it will ban false info about voting requirements and fake reports of violence or long lines at polls before and during US midterm elections — MENLO PARK, Calif. (Reuters) - Facebook Inc (FB.O) will ban false information about voting requirements and fake reports of violence …
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Joe Concha / The Hill:
Mediaite founder and ABC Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams has launched a streaming network for Christian sermons — ABC chief legal analyst and Mediaite and Law & Crime TV founder Dan Abrams launched a streaming network on Monday “dedicated to broadcasting Christian sermons with an in-studio discussion.”
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Lyz Lenz / Columbia Journalism Review:
Millions of Americans living in rural parts of the US have no access to broadband, cutting them off from the news cycle and information in general — Ahead of the November 6 elections, CJR invited writers to spotlight stories that deserve closer scrutiny, in their states and beyond, before voters cast their ballots.