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Fox Business edges out CNBC in business day ratings wars
Fox Business won over more viewers in business day viewers and market hours viewers, according to Nielsen ratings.
Staffer who made sex tape in Hart Senate Office Building was warned over social media posts
The Chief of Staff for Senator Ben Cardin's office warned Aidan Maese-Czeropski to "tone down" his social media posts after promoting him to a junior-level position in November.
Al Jazeera photojournalist Samer Abudaqa dies in Gaza attack
A photojournalist with Al Jazeera has died while covering the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
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.
New SiriusXM streaming app debuts today
After more than a year of promotions and much longer in development, SiriusXM has finally debuted the newest iteration of its streaming app for mobile devices.
Fox News marks eight consecutive years as most-watched cable network
"The Five" becomes the first non-prime time show to score the highest ratings on cable news in key demos.
Scripps teams up with Jesse Palmer, Emmitt Smith on Tablo advertising campaign
You know Tablo is getting serious when the company behind the device hires not one, but TWO, celebrity spokespersons.
Fox revives “America’s Most Wanted” with John Walsh as co-host
One of America's first true crime programs is set to return to the airwaves — and its original host is coming along for the ride.
Google brings more streaming channels to “Live” tab
Google has debuted more than a dozen new streaming channels within the "Live" tab of its Google TV devices.
FCC narrowly approves proposed rule to ban cable, satellite “junk fees”
The FCC wants early termination fees to go away, but some question whether the agency has the authority to regulate those charges.
Samsung TV Plus to bring Altice channels to platform in France
Nearly a dozen Altice-owned channels will be distributed on Samsung TV Plus through a new arrangement that includes a targeted advertising pact.
Streamers overwhelmed by hundreds of premium, free options, Dish exec says
Viewers are having a difficult time wading through hundreds of premium and free, ad-supported streaming options, the executive said.