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Washington Post to launch newsroom focused on social platforms
The Washington Post is launching a new digital newsroom that aims to reach consumers on non-traditional platforms.

News groups mark one year since Evan Gershkovich arrested in Russia
The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held on baseless accusations of espionage since last March.

McClatchy, Gannett to stop using Associated Press news reports
The not-for-profit AP said the decision by two major newspaper publications will not materially impact their revenue.

Congressional candidate Derek Myers sues Gannett newspapers
Congressional candidate Derek Myers is suing the Cincinnati Enquirer, two reporters and parent company Gannett for defamation stemming from a newspaper article published this week.

Noah Shachtman hired by Wired after Rolling Stone scandal
The former editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone interfered with a story about a friend's child sex abuse charges, according to NPR.

Oregon Weekly hits fundraising goal, will resume printing
An Oregon newspaper that laid off its entire staff following an alleged embezzlement incident says it has raised enough money to resume printing.

Sinclair chairman buys Baltimore Sun newspaper
Sinclair's executive chairman has acquired the Baltimore Sun from a hedge fund, the newspaper said on Monday.

Eugene newspaper lays off staff following alleged embezzlement
The Eugene Police Department has opened a theft investigation after the town's alternative newspaper says it was the victim of an embezzlement scheme.

FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.

Putin indicates willingness to free WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to a deal with the United States that would secure the release of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

Russia rejects U.S. prisoner swap offer for jailed WSJ reporter
The plan was aimed at securing the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich and American contractor Paul Whelan.
