British Lawmaker Intensifies Pressure on News Corp.
Date: 20 October 2011
By Amy Chozick
Amy Chozick
Tom Watson, who has led the criticism of News Corporation during the phone- hacking scandal, says he plans to present new evidence of wrongdoing by the company during its shareholder meeting on Friday.
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Pop Rides the News Cycle
Date: 20 October 2011
By Holland Cotter
Holland Cotter
Two aspects of Andy Warhol’s art are on display in unalike but complementary shows in Washington.
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News International Knew of Broader Hacking in 2008, Lawmakers Are Told
Date: 19 October 2011
By Ravi Somaiya
Ravi Somaiya
Julian Pike, a lawyer who acted for the tabloid The News of the World, said he knew the company’s claim that the practice was limited to one “rogue reporter” was untrue.
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United Auto Workers Approve a New Four-Year Contract With Ford Motor
Date: 19 October 2011
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The union ratified its proposed contract with Ford after members at two assembly plants in Kentucky approved the accord.
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Report Faults Sleeping and Awake Controllers
Date: 19 October 2011
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Two airliners landed in error in March after the lone tower controller on a midnight shift fell asleep and regional officials reacted incorrectly, a federal investigation concluded.
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In Rift Between Murdochs, Heir Becomes Less Apparent
Date: 19 October 2011
By Jeremy W. Peters
Jeremy Peters
Rupert Murdoch reached his boiling point last winter, a former official said, and delivered a blunt ultimatum to his son James: “You’re coming back to New York, or you’re out.”
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The mobile-search market; a streaming service for British TV shows; tech news.
Date: 19 October 2011
Claire Cain Miller of The Times discusses the emerging market for mobile search services and how people tend to use search engines differently on their phones compared to sitting in front of a computer. Miguel Penella, the chief executive of the Acorn Media Group, explains how his company’s Acorn TV video-streaming service is bringing in a new American audience for British television shows. The weekly news roundup notes the memorial for Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, as well as the passing of audio pioneer Edgar Villchur; Research in Motion’s free-apps apology to its customers; and the return of a few iconic product designs. The Tip of the Week looks at ways to post to social-media sites by using text messages.
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MSNBC Shuffles Its Prime-Time Lineup
Date: 19 October 2011
By Bill Carter
Bill Carter
MSNBC is removing Lawrence O’Donnell from his 8 p.m. show and sending him back to 10 p.m., while “The Ed Show” will move from 10 to 8.
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After Arrests in Park Known for Sex, Cases Are Sealed, but Names Are Released
Date: 20 October 2011
By Lisa W. Foderaro
Lisa Foderaro
An effort by the Westchester County police to create a fear of being publicly shamed has prompted criticism.
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Yet More Debates Added to Calendar
Date: 20 October 2011
By Michael D. Shear
Michael
In a season that has already seen eight debates, more are scheduled.
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