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National

'All Things Considered' Welcomes Ari Shapiro, Kelly McEvers As Regular Hosts

6:14am October 20, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish officially welcome Ari Shapiro and Kelly McEvers to the All Things Considered host team. Shapiro and McEvers will host the program next week.

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A dock clerk labels boxes as they arrive at an Amazon.com fulfillment center in Phoenix.

War Of Words Escalates Between Amazon And 'The New York Times'

3:51pm October 19, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

In a blog post published Monday morning, the Seattle-based retailer pushed back against the newspaper, saying its story about Amazon's tough workplace culture fails Journalism 101.

National

'Washington Post' Managing Editor Kevin Merida To Step Down

12:42pm October 19, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

After 22 years, Merida will leave for a job at ESPN as senior vice president and editor in chief of The Undefeated, a digital site that will explore the intersection of sports, race and culture.

Oprah Winfrey is putting her money where her mouth is, buying a stake in Weight Watchers International.

Oprah Buys 10 Percent Share In Weight Watchers, Will Join Its Board

12:35pm October 19, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Winfrey will also lend endorsements and share her own weight-watching journey as the company tries to shift its focus to meet changing dieting habits.

National

New Documents Call The U.S. Drone Program Into Question

6:00pm October 16, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Jeremy Scahill about his article in The Intercept, which reveals secret leaked documents regarding America's "targeted killings" using drones.

Heath Miller of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a reception at the 1-yard line while defended by Brandon Flowers of the San Diego Chargers at Monday's game in San Diego, Calif.

Twitter's Suspension Of Sports Media Revives Debate Over Fair Use

9:26am October 14, 2015

Twitter is going after news media that share highlights of U.S. football games without sports organizations' permission. The move shines a spotlight on the notion of fair use of copyrighted content.

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World News

Taliban Declares Leading Afghan TV Networks Military Targets

8:22am October 14, 2015

Saad Mohseni, the founder of Tolo TV, talked to Renee Montagne about the Taliban threats, and offers his thoughts on the future of Afghanistan's stability and progress.

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Politics & Government

Debate Review: How Did It Play Out As A Media Event?

8:22am October 14, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Tuesday night's Democratic debate at a Las Vegas casino wasn't just a political exercise. It was prime-time television drama. Pop star Cheryl Crow sang the national anthem before the debate started.

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Politics & Government

How White Nationalist Groups Found Their Candidate In Donald Trump

12:27pm October 13, 2015

Reporter Evan Osnos says the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina's state house reinvigorated extremist white-rights groups. Then, he says, "into that moment dropped Donald Trump."

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World News

Iran State TV Says U.S. Journalist Jason Rezaian Has Been Convicted

5:53pm October 12, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

A spokesman for Iran's judiciary did not reveal details of the verdict. It's the latest development in a case that's been marked by secrecy.