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VA Newspaper Removes 'Democrat' from Name

VA Newspaper Removes 'Democrat' from Name

(AP) – A newspaper in Virginia is removing the word “Democrat” from its name because of the nation’s increasingly divisive politics. In an editorial (http://bit.ly/102C4gg) published Wednesday, The Fauquier (faw-KEER’) Times-Democrat announced it would now be known as the Fauquier

AP Chief: DOJ Record Seizure Silences Sources

AP Chief: DOJ Record Seizure Silences Sources

While it is hard to imagine our media class becoming something even closer to the stenographers for the Obama administration that they already are, this is the future we can expect according to Gary Pruitt, president of the Associated Press:

BuzzFeed Writer Dies in Car Crash at 33

BuzzFeed Writer Dies in Car Crash at 33

By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJERAssociated PressLOS ANGELESAward-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said. Hastings, who was 33, was described by many of his colleagues as an

Chuck Todd Rips BuzzFeed for Violating PBS Embargo

Chuck Todd Rips BuzzFeed for Violating PBS Embargo

Charlie Rose interviewed President Obama Monday. The interview aired in the evening, but PBS sent a preliminary transcript to various news outlets in advance with an 11pm embargo. This is standard procedure in media, and a win-win for both sides.

Russell Brand on MSNBC's Mika: 'She's a Shaft-Grasper'

Russell Brand on MSNBC's Mika: 'She's a Shaft-Grasper'

On Monday’s Morning Joe (MSNBC), guest Russell Brand dropped a sexual reference on co-host Mika Brzezinksi after she and panelists Katty Kay and Brian Schachtman began mocking him. After the cast members began discussing him in the third person, Brand

Sexism & Fox News: Politico Chief Loses Cool on Hot Seat

Sexism & Fox News: Politico Chief Loses Cool on Hot Seat

In a lengthy (and mostly fawning) interview, The New Republic’s Isaac Chotiner sat down with Politico co-founders, executive editor Jim VandeHei and editor-in-chief John Harris. FishBowl DC noticed that things appeared to get a little tense and testy when both

Attkisson: I Know Who Hacked My Computer

Attkisson: I Know Who Hacked My Computer

Sharyl Attkisson appeared on “The O’Reilly Factor” Monday night and told Bill O’Reilly that she thinks she knows who hacked into her computer. I think I know. But I’m just not prepared to go into that. We’re continuing our investigations.

Schieffer: Snowden 'No Hero'

Schieffer: Snowden 'No Hero'

CBS News’ Bob Schieffer used his commentary segment on “Face the Nation” Sunday to hammer NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.   I like people who are willing to stand up to the government. As a reporter, it’s my job to do