Media

Researchers highlighted ads they say Facebook failed to recognize as not being political, including an ad for a new Ford pickup truck.

Researchers explain why they believe Facebook mishandles political ads

12:01pm December 09, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"We can do a lot better," said Laura Edelson, lead author of a new study on Facebook's ad program. "This is not the state of the art of content moderation, or detection of problematic content."

Chris Cuomo, pictured in 2019, was fired by CNN after an attorney arranged to share materials supporting accusations by a former colleague of Cuomo at ABC News that he had sexually harassed her there.

National

Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct

6:27pm December 05, 2021

"My client came forward at this time because she felt in sharing her story and related documentation, she could help protect other women," said attorney Debra Katz on Sunday.

The complex relationship between journalists and private investigators

5:16pm December 05, 2021

NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with journalist Barry Meier and private investigator Tyler Maroney.

Politics & Government

CNN fires Chris Cuomo for involvement in his brother's sexual misconduct allegations

8:09am December 05, 2021

by David Folkenflik

CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo over his involvement in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's attempts to overcome allegations of sexual misconduct.

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CNN fires Chris Cuomo after investigation

7:11am December 05, 2021

NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple about CNN's decision to fire longtime host Chris Cuomo.

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National

Husband and wife duo behind podcast about Sunday political shows hits 250 episodes

4:15pm December 03, 2021

Polilogue, a weekly podcast that analyzes every Sunday morning political talk show, just hit its 250th episode. It's produced by a husband and wife who have a young child at home and one on the way.

National

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo over his role helping his brother

8:42am December 01, 2021

by David Folkenflik

Documents show CNN's Chris Cuomo played an active role in helping former Gov. Andrew Cuomo deal with sexual misconduct allegations. The revelations have spurred scrutiny of the star and network.

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Myanmar has released a U.S. journalist it has held since May

8:12am November 15, 2021

Danny Fenster was sentenced last week to 11 years in jail. The announcement of his release came from ex-U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson, who had gone to Myanmar to negotiate his release.

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In this photo provided by the Richardson Center, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson, right, poses with journalist Danny Fenster in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday. Richardson said in a statement that Fenster had been released from prison and ha

World News

U.S. journalist is freed from Myanmar prison with ex-diplomat Richardson's help

5:28am November 15, 2021

by The Associated Press

Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson said in a statement that Danny Fenster had been handed over to him in Myanmar and would return to the U.S. via Qatar over the next day and a half.

Books

NPR books editor Petra Mayer has died

9:33pm November 13, 2021

by Emma Bowman

Mayer, a self-described "resident nerd" on NPR's Culture desk, was known to her colleagues for her humor and fierce enthusiasm for sci-fi and comics, passions she shared with a national audience.