News DeskSeptember 10, 2012 08:13

In December 2011, a court sentenced the Swedish journalists to 11 years each of "rigorous imprisonment" for supporting terrorism and illegally entering Ethiopia.

Amy SilversteinJuly 30, 2012 18:14

London Olympics: NBC gets reporter who criticized its coverage suspended from Twitter

NBC got Guy Adams, a journalist from the Independent, suspended from Twitter. Adams had criticized NBC's Olympic coverage.

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An NBC store is seen through a window reflecting Rockefeller Center. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

"'Sneak peak' my arse."

Fake New York Times editorial defending WikiLeaks, with Bill Keller byline, fools Times staff

News DeskJuly 29, 2012 14:25

The op-ed, titled "WikiLeaks, a Post Postscript," appears to have been published July 29 by the Times.

Jill LangloisJuly 28, 2012 18:19

Olympics: NBC sets opening ceremony records

NBC's Friday Olympics opening ceremony coverage may not have been anyone's favorite, but a record 40.7 million Americans did tune in.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: A giant set of Olympic rings are displayed from Tower Bridge on June 27, 2012 in London, England. The rings weigh over three tonnes and measure over 25 metres wide by 11.5 metres tall; they will be illuminated in a light-show every evening during the Games. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

The Nielsen Company said Saturday that Danny Boyle's London opener was the most-watched opening ceremony of any summer or winter Olympics.

Newsweek to stop print edition eventually

Priyanka BoghaniJuly 25, 2012 12:39

"But the transition to online from hard print will take place. We’re examining all of our options," said Barry Diller, the chief of IAC/InterActiveCorp, which owns Newsweek.

Rupert Murdoch resigns from string of UK directorships

Priyanka BoghaniJuly 21, 2012 17:20

News Corp. played down the news, saying Murdoch's resignations were "nothing more than a corporate housecleaning exercise prior to the company split."

South Africa: President Jacob Zuma angry about being portrayed as a penis in new political cartoon

Amy SilversteinJuly 6, 2012 14:28

"It's quite possible that it is not a great cartoon."

Amy SilversteinJuly 3, 2012 12:38

Erin Andrews leaves ESPN

ESPN's popular television personality Erin Andrews is moving on.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: TV personality Erin Andrews presents an award during the 2012 NHL Awards at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas on June 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

"There've been a lot of tears."

Anderson Cooper: "The fact is, I'm gay"

Priyanka BoghaniJuly 2, 2012 11:51

"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud," Cooper wrote.

NBC: Savannah Guthrie officially named as Ann Curry's replacement

News DeskJune 29, 2012 14:21

Guthrie, who formerly worked on MSNBC's "Daily Rundown" will join Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Natalie Morales beginning on July 9.