What's The White House's Word Worth?
The president says that with so much going on, we can't expect his spokespeople to be on the same page. So whom do we believe?
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'Rolling Stone' Founder Jann Wenner On 50 Years Of Rock And Roll History
When Wenner started Rolling Stone, he says, other publications weren't taking rock and roll seriously. Since then, the magazine has documented five decades of music, politics and culture.
Fox News Harassment Claims Threaten Murdochs' Sky Takeover Bid
The Murdochs and 21st Century Fox have made a $14 billion bid for the 60 percent of the European broadcasting giant Sky that they do not already own. Some of their adversaries in the Fox News lawsuits are working to oppose them at Ofcom, the British regulator that has a big say in the decision.
Arizona Radio Station Stops Airing Advice On Hiding Child Pornography
"In many cases, the penalty for possession of pictures is worse than the penalty for murder," the owner of a country music station stated in a PSA that ran for around two years.
West Virginia Reporter Arrested For Yelling Question At HHS Secretary
Dan Heyman of the Public News Service was attempting to question Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price about pre-existing conditions. Heyman was handcuffed and charged with a misdemeanor.
NATO Takes Aim At Disinformation Campaigns
The NATO alliance is dealing with a new perceived threat: disinformation. Steve Inskeep talks with Janis Sarts of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence about countermeasures.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Has Deal To Buy Tribune Media's TV Stations
Sinclair's holdings are already vast and the deal, which needs federal approval, would give it stations in seven of the top 10 markets. It would further propel consolidation in the industry.
After Decades Covering It, Tech Still Amazes Walt Mossberg
He began covering personal technology in the 1990s, when he says tech columns were written "by geeks for geeks." As he retires, Mossberg reflects on how tech has evolved, often in unexpected ways.
Frank Deford: A Career Spent Bringing 'Something New' To Sports
The long-time sports commentator announced his retirement from NPR this week. His success was often measured by just how much the audience loved, or hated, what he had to say.
Colbert Addresses #FireColbert Campaign, But Doesn't Apologize
Stephen Colbert had some choice words for the president on Monday's Late Show. Despite calls from some for a boycott, Colbert said Wednesday, "I would do it again, [but] I would change a few words."