In Lester Holt, NBC Gets Calm After the Brian Williams Storm
Date: 14 February 2015
By RAVI SOMAIYA
Ravi SOMAIYA
NBC selects Lester Holt to fill in for Brian Williams, anchor of NBC Nightly News who was suspended for six months; industry insiders say placement could turn into a full-time job for Holt, since Williams is unlikely to be placed back in anchor's chair, even after his suspension is up; network will be closely following viewer numbers, as show generates some $200 million a year in advertising dollars.
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David Carr, a Journalist at the Center of the Sweet Spot
Date: 14 February 2015
By A. O. SCOTT
A. SCOTT
A O Scott An Appraisal lauds New York Times media columnist David Carr for his ability to observe the complexities of digital-age journalism from every angle, and to write about it with unparalleled clarity and wit; praises his generosity, bravery, compassion, and hunger for the absolute truth.
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David Carr, Times Critic and Champion of Media, Dies at 58
Date: 14 February 2015
By BRUCE WEBER and ASHLEY SOUTHALL
Bruce WEBER
David Carr, journalist who freed himself from drug addiction in the late 1980s to become a name-brand media columnist at The New York Times, dies at age 58; Carr was known for his blunt, sometimes confrontational skepticism, his searing honesty and his intellect.
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Iran: Delays Feared in Reporter’s Trial
Date: 14 February 2015
By RICK GLADSTONE
Rick GLADSTONE
Mary Rezaian, mother of Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian, who has been imprisoned in Iran since July 2014, says Iranian authorities have curbed prison visits from his Iranian wife and fears his trial will not begin til April.
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Autopsy Cites Cancer as Cause in Death of David Carr, Times Reporter
Date: 15 February 2015
By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK
Daniel SLOTNIK
Office of New York City's chief medical examiner reports that New York Times columnist David Carr died of complications from lung cancer.
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CCTV, China’s Propaganda Tool, Finds Itself at Center of Antigraft Drive
Date: 14 February 2015
By EDWARD WONG
Edward WONG
Corruption investigations at China's state television network China Central Television has led to detention of at least 15 senior executives, leaving employees on edge; network has been most powerful propaganda tool in Communist Party's arsenal; focus of inquiry is corrupt business practices and cozy relationships news anchors and executives have with party leaders; party is seizing investigation as chance to reinforce network's propaganda role.
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A Russian TV Insider Describes a Modern Propaganda Machine
Date: 14 February 2015
By STEPHEN CASTLE
Stephen CASTLE
Saturday Profile of Peter Pomerantsev, author of book Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, expose of Russian television industry, which he holds offers propaganda and manipulation of news as its main product.
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