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50 mayors support Comcast merger, offer misleading examples of ‘competition’
Nearly five dozen U.S. mayors supported the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger on Thursday, offering misleading examples of competitive pricing and services to back their endorsement.
How to avoid Twitter’s latest batch of new and unwanted features
There's a simple way to avoid seeing new Twitter features and changes: Don't use Twitter's official apps.
Craig Ferguson in talks with Tribune for late night show
The Scottish-born comedian is in talks to launch a half-hour syndicated chat show on Tribune's 42 television stations.
Thousands boycott St. Louis station KSDK over story on Ferguson cop
Thousands have called for a boycott of NBC station KSDK after the news outlet published video showing the home of the Ferguson police officer who shot Michael Brown.
Two journalists detained while covering Ferguson protests
Wesley Lowery of the Washington Post and Ryan Reilly of the Huffington Post were temporarily detained by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
Why KPIX-TV must apologize for its Robin Williams “Alcoholics Anonymous” story
KPIX executives have expressed no interest in apologizing over a controversial report, and viewers would be wise to take note.
KPIX-TV slammed over Robin Williams “Alcoholics Anonymous” story
Viewers are criticizing the station for airing an interview with a CBS employee who claims to have attended an AA meeting with Robin Williams.
Before arrest, FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez ranted about “liar” boyfriend online
An online post uncovered by The Desk reveals FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez had earlier questions about the character of her alleged-criminal boyfriend.
BBC News reveals social media-only service for Thailand
The BBC is pulling back the curtain on an experimental social media-only news service aimed at citizens in Thailand.
Russian hackers said to steal 1 billion online credentials in massive crime ring
A Wisconsin-based security firm says Russian hackers are responsible for stealing 1.2 billion usernames and passwords.
FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez issues first public statements since shoplifting charges
A Sacramento news reporter who was criminally charged in connection with a vast and elaborate shoplifting scheme announced her resignation on Tuesday.
Police: Text messages implicate FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez in shoplift scheme
Text messages found on the phone of an arson suspect led police to file charges against a former reporter with FOX40 News in Sacramento.