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How the web will save — or kill — cable television news
Cable television news faces a harsh bloodbath of destruction if networks continue to pursue antiquated business models over online innovation.
Sling offers discount on Roku, Amazon boxes as part of service deal
Want $50 off a Roku 3 or Amazon Fire TV box? Sling has a deal you might not be able to refuse.
NBC suspends Brian Williams for six months over “inappropriate” Iraq war story
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams has been suspended for six months, according to a memo released by the network on Tuesday.
San Diego sports anchor hospitalized after shooting
The sports anchor for KFMB Channel 8 was shot while sitting in a car in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
Sling TV launches nationwide; service to add AMC, BBC channels
Anyone willing to part with $20 a month can now sign up for Sling TV. In addition, the service announced on Monday it will add AMC, BBC, IFC and We TV in the coming weeks.
Amid storm of controversy, Brian Williams removes himself from NBC News
The NBC newsman had been the center of controversy over a falsified story involving his time spent with soldiers in Iraq.
Sling adds more ESPN channels, Spanish-language networks
Dish-owned Sling added ESPNews, SEC Networks, BeIN Sports and a handful of Univision-backed channels on Friday.
Dish announces Univision coming to Sling TV
The agreement announced Monday will add Univision, UniMás, FORAtv and El Rey Network next to ESPN, CNN and TBS on the $20-a-month Sling TV service.
Sling TV: Is it worth your $20 a month?
Offering CNN, the Cartoon Network and Food Network without cable is great, but Dish knows the real star of Sling TV is ESPN. Is that alone worth paying $20 a month for?
WTVD anchor Larry Stogner announces retirement following ALS diagnosis
WTVD evening anchor Larry Stogner said the ALS diagnosis is ending his nearly-40 year career in broadcast journalism.
Ex-FOX TV employee kills himself outside New York headquarters
Phillip Perea alleged he was the victim of "workplace bullying" in a handful of audio recordings published on YouTube.
Veteran KCRA-TV reporter Tom DuHain announces retirement
The veteran newsman will leave KCRA after more than four decades of reporting.