MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry gave viewers a sharp critique of the media during the debut weekend of her self-titled show. The network announced the addition of "Melissa Harris-Perry" last month and a restructuring of its weekend coverage.
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Philadelphia's two largest newspapers are shedding another 37 newsroom jobs by next month. Philadelphia Media Network operates The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and their Philly.com website. Company spokesman Mark Block says economic conditions are forcing the cuts.
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My first job in journalism was at a local newspaper staffed mostly by men. When many of them left for gigs elsewhere, I was told that hiring decisions would be based on finding the "best person for the job."
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The cable television sports network ESPN says it fired an employee responsible for an offensive headline referring to Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin. The headline "Chink in the Armor" was used Friday on ESPN's mobile website after Lin had nine turnovers in New York's loss to New Orleans.
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The FBI is investigating whether or not News Corp. violated a law barring American companies from making corrupt payments to foreign officials, Reuters reports.
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