Jon Stewart Will Leave 'The Daily Show' This Year
Stewart let the news slip during a taping of his show today. Comedy Central said Stewart would remain at the helm of the influential satire show until "later this year."
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Brian Williams Suspended For 6 Months Without Pay By NBC
NBC has suspended news anchor Brian Williams without pay for six months. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
Mexican TV Icon Roberto Gómez Bolaños Dies At 85
The actor, writer and director was a staple of Mexican television comedies and children's programs for decades.
Al-Jazeera English Journalists To Get Retrial In Egypt
The announcement of a retrial comes days after the journalists' colleague, Australian Peter Greste, was suddenly released and deported.
NBC's Brian Williams To Temporarily Step Away From Anchor Desk
The anchor, who apologized for misremembering that a helicopter he was traveling during the 2003 invasion of Iraq had been fired on, said he would return to hosting the Nightly News "in a few days."
Missing Your 'Breaking Bad' Fix? 'Better Call Saul' Will Hit The Spot
This Sunday, AMC debuts Better Call Saul, the backstory behind Breaking Bad drug kingpin lawyer Saul Goodman. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says the show's so good, TV lightning just might strike twice.
Is Bruce Jenner Fervor Good For Trans Community?
Robert Siegel speaks with freelance journalist Parker Molloy about the notion of celebrity spokespeople and what it means (or doesn't) for trans individuals.
Brian Williams Under Microscope After Recanting Helicopter Story
NBC Chief Anchor Brian Williams has been bombarded by criticism this week over his shifting accounts of a 2003 helicopter landing in the Iraqi desert.
Huffington Post Bets People Will Read Good News — And Share It, Too
Arianna Huffington says readers need more positive news coverage, so her site is launching an effort focused on good stories. Their shareability may make "What Works" a smart business move, too.
Brian Williams' Self-Inflicted War Wounds
The NBC News anchor admits his story of being on a helicopter hit by enemy fire in Iraq was untrue. The question is why the veteran newsman's tale took on new — and false — elements in recent years.