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Fox News leaker asks judge to permanently dismiss hacking charges
Attorneys for former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke said federal prosecutors spent too much time dragging out an appeal that went nowhere, justifying the need to permanently dismiss charges against him.
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TV networks resume White House pool coverage after access dispute
The dispute began after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from covering Trump on White House grounds.
Kevin Kiley campaign demands TV station remove political ad
The ad spot, produced by a pro-science political action committee, claims President Trump has endorsed Kevin Kiley, who is running to keep his Congressional seat.
News outlets sign letter opposing Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO
The letter, filed in court on Wednesday, says the ban issued by Trump against three news outlets violates the First Amendment.
Paramount required to operate free streaming service under settlement over WBD merger
The condition was outlined Monday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office led the multi-state antitrust challenge.
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Networks back CNN in opposing White House pool changes; lawsuit filed against Trump
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC suspended their shared television pool coverage of presidential events after CNN was ousted from the White House press pool on Monday.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters denied White House access
President Donald Trump said the ban was a direct response to negative coverage, but he did not single out a specific article or feature.
FAA warned of engine issue days before KNBC helicopter crash
The FAA said an incorrectly-installed engine flange on some Airbus AS350 helicopters could cause a helicopter pilot to lose control of the aircraft.
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FCC, FEMA schedule national Emergency Alert test for November
The test will take place on November 17 around 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
FCC’s Media Bureau approves foreign bankrolling of Paramount-WBD merger
Paramount sought the approval in connection with new financing tied to the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
Woman arrested for crash before KNBC-TV helicopter fell
The woman, 36-year-old Bailee Lynn Rios, is being held on $4 million bail after allegedly crashing her SUV into the side of a city bus on Tuesday.
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Feds seek new indictment against ex-Deadspin editor Timothy Burke
This week, prosecutors requested a two-month moratorium in the criminal case in order to secure a new superseding indictment.
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