Paul McCartney, Denied Control Over Beatles Hits For Decades, Is Told To Wait
McCartney has long sought control of The Beatles hits he co-authored and has filed a court case against the company that controls them.
Media
Murdoch And Trump, An Alliance Of Mutual Interest
The media titan, long accustomed to influence and access when it comes to Australian and British prime ministers, is poised to enjoy similar status with President Trump.
Researchers Examine Breitbart's Influence On Election Information
A study of 1.25 million media stories says a Breitbart-centered media ecosystem fostered the sharing of stories that were, at their core, misleading. Steve Inskeep talks to researcher Yochai Benkler.
'The Atlantic' Examines Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway
Rachel Martin talks to Molly Ball, who profiles presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway in the new issue of The Atlantic. The story is called: "Kellyanne's Alternative Universe."
Overtaken By Events: Kids Burst Onto Scene Of Live BBC TV Interview
Thanks to the children of professor Robert E. Kelly, an interview about South Korea's political upheaval became one of the most popular things on the Internet on Friday.
In A Crucial Election Year, Worries Grow In Germany About Fake News
With elections this fall, Germany is bracing for an escalation of fake news. Trust in the traditional press is waning, but some outlets are fighting back.
To Boost Trump Wiretap Claims, White House Leans On Unlikely Source
The White House has cited Louise Mensch's reporting to substantiate President Trump's claim that former President Barack Obama had ordered a wiretap on him. But Mensch never said that.
Norwegian News Site Experiments With New Comments System
A news site in Norway is experimenting with a new comments system to cut down on arguments: have the user take a quiz to see if he or she actually read the story first.
Reports Of Medical Breakthroughs Often Don't Prove Out
Medical breakthroughs that were covered by newspapers were often later disproved by more comprehensive research, a study finds. That's a problem for scientists and journalists.
ProPublica Launches New Collaboration Project To Track And Document Hate Crimes
Because what constitutes a "hate crime" can be a matter of dispute, the reporting about them varies tremendously. ProPublica's A.C. Thompson discusses why the Documenting Hate initiative is necessary.