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Albuquerque TV station shares frank message about voter registration
A social media editor for a New Mexico television station accidentally dropped some profane language in a Facebook post intended to remind people about their civic duty.
Second citizen journalist goes missing in China after reporting on coronavirus
Another citizen journalist has gone missing in China while defying a government quarantine ban to report on the coronavirus outbreak there.
AT&T to roll out $90 a month streaming TV service by end of February
AT&T is hoping customers will sign a two-year contract and pay $93 a month to watch 70 basic cable channels over the Internet.
ViacomCBS to lay off 100 workers, report says
The newly-formed ViacomCBS is planning two rounds of layoffs that could impact 100 jobs, according to multiple insider reports.
FBI agents arrest professor for cyberstalking news reporter
Paul E. Lubienecki, 62, of Hamburg was charged after federal authorities say he cyber-stalked a television news reporter.
Man formally charged with murder over death of journalist Lyra McKee
A 52-year-old man has been formally charged with murder in connection with the death of journalist Lyra McKee last year.
Bay Area radio station forces top news host to wake up earlier
Nikki Medoro will join veteran news broadcaster Bret Burkhart for a new how that will bring local news back to KGO Radio in the mornings.
Apple discovered child porn in user’s email account, tipped off police, warrant reveals
A search warrant filed against tech giant Apple last month offered new insight into how the company helps law enforcement in child sex abuse cases.
AT&T quietly lowers promotional prices for DirecTV, U-Verse
AT&T lost around four million pay TV subscribers last year, and the company is working to lure some of them back with DirecTV discounts.
Comcast removes Starz channels from top-tier packages
Comcast Corporation has made good on a promise to remove the Starz multiplex of channels from its top tier packages.
Comedian Byron Allen acquires control of two California TV stations
A comedian-turned-television mogul has acquired control of 11 broadcast TV stations, including two in Northern California.
Woman says she voted for Bernie Sanders after unfair media coverage
A New Hampshire woman said she voted for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders after witnessing unfair media coverage about the candidate on MSNBC.