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Bloggers Geller, Spencer Banned from UK

Bloggers Geller, Spencer Banned from UK

American Bloggers Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer have been banned from entering the United Kingdom, the BBC reports. They were expected to appear at a march sponsored by the English Defense League. A government spokesman said Geller and Spencer’s presence in England was

NPR Excuses Obama's Africa Failures

NPR Excuses Obama's Africa Failures

National Public Radio’s Ari Shapiro reported that President Barack Obama had done “little” for Africa thus far in his presidency–then attempted to excuse Obama’s inaction as the result of circumstances beyond his control. Obama’s “dance card” was full, said Shapiro,

Layoffs Hit CNN

Layoffs Hit CNN

TV Newser: CNN has quietly laid off a handful of staffers in its Washington DC bureau. We hear that most of the departures were senior level producers and staff, many on specific beats like the White House, national security and

Frank Rich: 'Is David Gregory a Journalist?'

Frank Rich: 'Is David Gregory a Journalist?'

Talk about blue on blue violence. Sunday on “Meet the Press,” anchor David Gregory gave The Guardian’s Glenn Greenwald no benefit of the doubt when he asked his supposed media colleague if he should be “charged with a crime” over

CNN Relaunches Crossfire; SE Cupp Exits MSNBC to Co-host

CNN Relaunches Crossfire; SE Cupp Exits MSNBC to Co-host

CNN announced Wednesday that its political debate show “Crossfire,” which previously ran from 1982 to 2005, will return this fall with hosts SE Cupp, Newt Gingrich, Van Jones, and Stephanie Cutter.   The other news here is that Cupp, who

Ann Curry Returns

Ann Curry Returns

After a tumultuous year of embarrassing publicity surrounding her controversial departure, NBC News announced Ann Curry will return to the air waves with a prime time special.  From the NBC News press release:   In an Ann Curry Report: A Face in the Crowd

CNN Shutters Radio Unit

CNN Shutters Radio Unit

After its terrestrial distribution was killed last year after Dial Global dumped them, CNN was then digital-only. Tuesday, CNN threw in the towel completely. TV Newser reports that this will affect 17 employees. Some may get jobs elsewhere at CNN.

Glenn Greenwald: 'I'm No Ring-Wing Libertarian'

Glenn Greenwald: 'I'm No Ring-Wing Libertarian'

Glenn Greenwald has become the subject of debate for his role in releasing information that he claims points to a scandal at the National Security Agency (NSA). Greenwald has been attacked and praised by people on all sides of the