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Comcast is no longer the largest pay TV company in America
Before last week, Comcast was the biggest pay TV company in America. Now that honor goes to AT&T and DirecTV.
After hoax exposed, Inquisitr attorney demands removal of source material
A an attorney representing Inquisitr.com has filed copyright notices with Twitter and Scribd after The Desk exposed a fake news story published on the website.
How The Inquisitr was duped into publishing a fake story on a Costco birthday cake
A story that has circulated widely on the Internet claiming a customer complaint had prompted the warehouse giant Costco to remove a dinosaur birthday cake design from its website has been deleted from the website The Inquisitr after it was revealed to be a hoax orchestrated by the reporter and his girlfriend.
Gawker deletes post outing rival executive after reader backlash
Gawker's owner Nick Denton offered no apology, but said he regrets the site's decision to expose a scandalous affair involving a rival executive.
Agreement reached over “privilege log” creation in Sacramento mayor e-mail case
Attorneys involved in a legal dispute over Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's e-mail records have reached an agreement over the creation of a "privilege log."
FBI investigating possible broadcast signal intrusion at Indiana radio station
Did Anonymous really hijack Indiana radio station WXXR, or was it a publicity stunt? The FBI says they're investigating the matter.
Comcast launches Internet TV service called “Stream”
Comcast debuted a new Internet TV service called "Stream" for just $15 a month. But there's a handful of limitations that will make you want something else.
In defamation case, Milwaukee judge says FOX News program not “news”
A civil judge overseeing a defamation case brought against FOX News has determined host Megyn Kelly does not air a hard news program.
Here’s to the next big thing…
Matthew Keys is joining the digital news startup Grasswire as the site's Managing Editor for North America.
Group rejects “rogue” label in Sacramento mayor e-mail case
Kevin Johnson's attorney says a resolution adopted by a Black Mayors group has no legal authority in a matter involving the mayor's e-mail records.
Question of privilege raised at hearing over Sacramento mayor’s private e-mails
A judge has set the stage for a potentially-lengthy battle over Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson's e-mails with his privately-hired attorneys.
San Francisco news crews robbed during morning report
A pair of television news crews were attacked and robbed while reporting in front of San Francisco's Pier 14 on Thursday.