Media

Friday News Roundup - International

12:52pm May 19, 2017

Turkey's president comes to Washington, but it's his bodyguards who leave a mark. Vladimir Putin says he can prove President Trump did not give secrets to Russia. And it's a pilgrimage of sorts as Donald Trump prepares to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican.

Roger Ailes, Founder Of 'Fox News,' Dies At 77

9:11am May 19, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Roger Ailes, the founding visionary of Fox News who propelled it to great profits and ratings but resigned in disgrace last summer, has died at 77.

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As Fox News chairman and CEO, Roger Ailes turned the network into a ratings juggernaut but was forced to resign amid a sexual harassment scandal.

National

Roger Ailes, Former Fox News CEO, Dies At 77

11:08am May 18, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Former Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes has died, the network says, citing a statement from the late executive's family. Ailes resigned from his post leading Fox News last July.

Roger Ailes, Fox News Founder, Dies

10:09am May 18, 2017

Roger Ailes, former head of Fox News, has died at 77. This follows a long and often controversial career in the world of media.

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National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, right, takes to the stage Tuesday at the White House after being introduced by Press Secretary Sean Spicer. Both of them, as well as Vice President Mike Pence, have had their credibility damaged after issuing denia

Bit By Bit, Trump Is Shredding Credibility Of White House Officials

3:55pm May 17, 2017

by David Folkenflik

President Trump's careening public statements and tweets have damaged the credibility of those sent out to speak on his behalf — from press aides to senior officials with constitutional offices.

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Politics & Government

From Watergate To "This Russia Thing": Comparing Nixon To Trump

1:38pm May 17, 2017

Critics often compare today's events to Watergate ... but is the ghost of Richard Nixon really haunting Donald Trump?

Books

A Publisher Tries Podcasts As A Gateway To Audiobooks

7:38am May 17, 2017

by Lynn Neary

Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment of the publishing industry, while podcasts are also finding new audiences. One science fiction publisher is experimenting with a new path to the market.

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Journalist Killings Continue In Mexico

5:02am May 17, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Award-winning journalist Javier Valdez was the sixth journalist killed in Mexico since the beginning of March. Valdez founded and edited the online media outlet Riodoce.

Announcer Beth Mowins walks on the field before a 2015 NFL preseason football game between the Oakland Raiders and the St. Louis Rams in Oakland, Calif.

Female Broadcaster Set To Make NFL History

5:17pm May 16, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins is set to become the first-ever woman to call an NFL game televised nationally — the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos game on Sept. 11.

The company that operates the Chicago Tribune has announced it is interested in owning its rival, the Chicago Sun-Times.

National

'Chicago Tribune' Parent Company Is Trying To Buy The 'Chicago Sun-Times'

2:25pm May 16, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Both newspapers have stressed that Chicago will remain a two-newspaper city, with the Sun-Times maintaining a separate newsroom that would operate independently.