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NBC is launching a BuzzFeed for local TV news
NBC will soon launch a digital TV network for millennials who, like, don't really "get" local news.
Lawsuit: Comcast reneged on “lifetime” price promised by rep
A man in Utah has filed a federal lawsuit against cable giant Comcast for raising the price of television, Internet and phone service.
TiVo testing pre-roll advertisements before DVR recordings
TiVo is inserting pre-roll advertisements before allowing viewers to watch DVR'd content, according to numerous reports.
Nexstar formally closes on Tribune deal, sells off stations to Scripps, TEGNA
Nexstar Media Group formally acquired Tribune Media on Thursday, taking control of three dozen stations and selling off about a dozen more.
Amazon testing commercial skip feature for Fire TV Recast device: report
The feature started rolling out to a handful of users ahead of an event where Amazon is expected to announce new devices.
Man climbs Florida television tower, leads police on hours-long standoff
A man climbed a transmission tower used by Orlando's WKMG, triggering a standoff between the individual and police that lasted for most of the day.
AT&T explores ways to separate business from DirecTV: WSJ
AT&T is exploring ways to get rid of satellite TV company DirecTV, including a possible sale to Dish Network, according to a report.
Discovery chief executive says sports to blame for cable costs, carriage disputes
If you feel like you're paying an absurd amount for cable or satellite, you can blame sports channels, says the boss of a network that has no sports channels.
Nexstar to close Tribune Media deal on Thursday: memo
Chief Executive Peter Kern is also expected to depart the combined company shortly after the deal closes, according to the memo.
Justice Department sues Edward Snowden over memoir royalties
Officials alleged Snowden violated numerous non-disclosure agreements and promises to provide advance copies of materials ahead of publication.
Cokie Roberts, veteran political broadcaster, dies at 75
She carved out her own space by landing scoops in the era before social media and playing well with both sides of the aisle while still holding the powerful to account.
Alex Herbst, Texas meteorologist, dies at 26
"I met him briefly a few months ago when I was live at a remote and he was very kind to me," Bonnie Hernandez, a radio personality, wrote on his Facebook page.