Television
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Philadelphia news photographers go on strike ahead of pope’s visit
Dozens of photographers other staff members at a local TV station have gone on strike mere days before a massive news event is set to take place.
Sheriff blocks Sacramento news station from attending press briefing
Sheriff Scott Jones blocked an investigative reporter from attending a press conference on secret cellphone spy devices, according to a report by the station.
CNN to offer free live stream of upcoming Republican debate
CNN will offer a live feed of the September 16 Republican debate on its website and mobile apps for free.
Media General to acquire Meredith for $2 billion
Media General and Meredith will merge to form a new company called Meredith Media General, becoming the third-biggest owner of TV stations in America.
Time Warner Cable to launch channel dedicated to papal visit
Time Warner Cable will launch a 24-hour channel dedicated exclusively to coverage of the pope's visit to Cuba and the United States.
BBC readying streaming news service targeted at phone users
The BBC announced on Monday it is working on a new mobile streaming news service called "Newstream."
Comcast trials home Internet data caps in select cities
Comcast is testing broadband data caps in a small handful of communities as part of a trial run. Here's why that's good and bad.
Al Jazeera America votes to unionize after turbulent management
Reporters and editors at Al Jazeera America Digital have voted to join the NewsGuild, becoming the fifth major digital newsroom to unionize in the United States this year.
KRON photojournalist Stanley Roberts recovering after stroke
Stanley Roberts of "People Behaving Badly" will be spending a few days at home after suffering a stroke, the station said on Monday.
Does the Mohu Leaf 50 antenna really work?
The design of the paper-thin Mohu Leaf 50 antenna might leave you a bit skeptical, but the performance of this antenna will blow you away.
Carriage disputes knock local stations off satellite TV platforms
DirecTV and Dish Network have removed local stations in three states after failing to reach an agreement with broadcasters over their carriage.
Police arrest man suspected of robbing, assaulting California news crews
San Francisco police announced this week the arrest of a man in connection with a pair of robberies involving two television news crews.