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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.
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.
Netflix, Spotify subscriptions now cost more in Chicago
The subscription rate for Netflix, Spotify and other streaming services just went up — but only in Chicago.
Hulu, Showtime to offer discounted bundle
Hulu and Showtime will offer a bundled subscription for $17 a month, two dollars cheaper than what it would cost to buy each service separately.
German public broadcaster touts “danger” to journalists as country holds Al Jazeera reporter
A German court will decide whether Ahmed Mansour will be released to Qatar or extradited to Egypt on charges.
Deutsche Welle looks to rival BBC, Al Jazeera with new English channel
The German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle is looking to rival the BBC and Al Jazeera with a new English language channel.
NBC’s once-star news anchor Brian Williams returns to cable
For the news anchor, it's a return to MSNBC after a stymied career at NBC News that was cut short by his own embellishments.
ABC, NBC News reporters cited over coverage of Dennis Hastert arraignment
ABC's Brian Ross and NBC's Gabe Gutierrez will appear in court on July 28 for allegedly violating a federal courthouse's media policy.
Why cable TV might still be cheaper than cord-cutting
Showtime, HBO, Sling, Netflix and Hulu Plus are attractive options for cord-cutters. But for those who want it all, cable is still the best option.
Sam Zelman, pioneer of current local news format, dies at 100
Zelman, 100, is credited with creating the modern local TV news format and helped launch CNN with Ted Turner.
KFMB sportscaster Kyle Kraska testifies against man who shot him
A television sportscaster who was shot outside his San Diego-area home earlier this year confronted his attacker in court on Tuesday.
Tribune fires KTXL general manager Jerry Del Core
Jerry Del Core, the president and general manager of Sacramento FOX affiliate KTXL FOX40, abruptly resigned on Wednesday after five years at the station.