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NPR CEO John Lansing to retire later this year
NPR CEO John Lansing will leave the organization at the end of the year, the public radio program distributor said on Tuesday.
Three sports piracy websites shut down by Egyptian authorities
Three illegal streaming websites were shut down by Egyptian authorities working in partnership with ACE, the group said on Tuesday.
Streaming services give Spectrum TV customers access to ESPN, ABC during Disney dispute
Disney has blacked out its channels on Spectrum TV, but cable TV customers have plenty of cheap streaming options to watch ESPN and others.
Nexstar closes purchase of KUSI-TV in San Diego
Nexstar has finalized its purchase of KUSI-TV, an independent station in San Diego that will serve as the new home of the CW later this year.
Sky News to launch daily politics show with Sophy Ridge
Sky News will introduce a new daily politics program called "Politics Hub," hosted by former Sunday morning presenter Sophy Ridge.
Fox says group is distorting facts in battle for Philly TV license
The broadcaster says a new public interest group is making inaccurate claims in connection with its license renewal for Philadelphia's WTXF.
Charter redraws battle lines during dispute with Disney
Charter says it wants Disney to offer free access to ad-supported streaming services as part of deal for its channels.
Nexstar quietly moves CW affiliation to Detroit’s WADL
Nexstar has quietly moved its CW Network programming to a low-rated TV station in Detroit that is at the center of a battle involving the FCC.
Trump’s criminal case in Georgia will be live-streamed
A broadcast pool will also provide live images of court proceedings in real-time.
YouTube TV to drop CW Network programming in some areas
YouTube TV customers in four areas will lose access to CW Network shows due to affiliation changes, starting Friday.
Charter to update shareholders after ABC, ESPN pulled from Spectrum TV
The situation involves fees, as well as Charter's desire to have Disney's sports channels moved out of a new, low-cost TV package.
Paramount will pull CW affiliation from 8 stations on Friday
Paramount will drop CW affiliations from eight of its TV stations on Friday, with network programming moving to other stations in each market.