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San Francisco’s KGO-TV fires news producer over tweets
KGO-TV fired freelance news producer Carlos La Roche over a tweet in which he suggested Oakland police use "real bullets" against a group of protesters.
“Daily Buzz” owner file for bankruptcy after show’s abrupt end
The owner of "The Daily Buzz" owe thousands of dollars to their former employees, court documents show.
Comcast to rival YouTube with online video service
Comcast is looking to take on YouTube and Netflix with its own short-form online video service, according to a report.
French TV network goes dark after hackers hit online accounts
The television channel suspended transmission after hackers loyal to the Islamic State compromised the network's social media accounts.
Al Jazeera journalists detained in France for flying drone in Paris
Three Al Jazeera journalists have been arrested by French authorities for flying a drone in Paris, according to a report.
Charlie Rose remembers David Carr
Television journalist Charlie Rose eulogized the late New York Times media columnist David Carr during a broadcast of his program Friday evening.
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.