 | 2008 JULY
July 25, 2008
Thousands Stampede for Last of Olympics Tickets
Scuffles broke out Friday as nearly 50,000 people who had waited up to two days for the final batch of tickets to next month's Olympic Games swarmed sales windows in Beijing.
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| July 24, 2008
McCain-Obama Race Grabs Attention Across Europe
Some 200,000 people are estimated to have attended Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin Thursday, a sign of the increased interest abroad in this year's U.S. election. A panel of European journalists offer insight.
   
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| July 21, 2008
Court Tosses Out CBS's Superbowl Indecency Fine
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a decision to fine against CBS Corp. $550,000 for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction."
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| July 18, 2008
Analysts Tackle Economy Woes, Obama's Overseas Trip
Analysts David Brooks and Ruth Marcus take up the U.S. economy's shaky health and Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East and Europe, which has drawn vast media coverage and was described by Sen. John McCain's camp as a publicity stunt.
 
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| July 15, 2008
Tribune Co. Fraught with Debt, Leadership Loss
As the Tribune Co. searches for ways to sustain its readership, two of its major papers, the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times, suffered heavy losses in leadership. A columnist and a professor discuss the latest blows to the company and changes in the media landscape.
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| July 15, 2008
A Right to Online Privacy?
How much information should online advertisers and Web site operators know about you? And how should they be able to use this information? Congress is trying to establish rules so that the rights of both online users and advertisers are protected.
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| July 14, 2008
New Yorker Cover Satirizing Obama Raises Controversy
In the latest issue of the New Yorker, a cover illustration of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and his wife satirizes some of the rumors that have swirled about the candidate. Writers Michael Eric Dyson and Eric Bates examine the media controversy.
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| July 14, 2008
Washington Post Reporter Answered Your Questions on Zimbabwe's Political Unrest
In collaboration with Zimbabwean journalists, Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg reported on the turnabout that kept President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe in power after a campaign of violence was enacted against his opponents. Timberg answered your questions.
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| July 9, 2008
Issue of Online Privacy Grows as Companies Track 'Digital Footprints'
A Senate panel held a hearing Wednesday to investigate the growing issue of online privacy and what rights individuals should have to decide how their Web surfing history can be used by advertisers. Public policy advocates weigh the debate over online privacy.
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| July 4, 2008
Marine, Author Reflect on Honoring Fallen Comrades
Author Jim Sheeler and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Beck talk about Sheeler's book, "Final Salute," which chronicles the Marines who notify families about the death of their loved ones during war and provide support as families cope with their loss.
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| July 4, 2008
The U.S. Marine Corps' Final Salute
In the book, "Final Salute," former Rocky Mountain News reporter Jim Sheeler and photographer Todd Heisler chronicle the experiences of a U.S. Marine Corps casualty assistance officer, Lt. Col. Steven Beck, as he calls on families in Colorado to notify them of a family members' death.
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| JUNE
June 30, 2008
Candidates Fight to Disprove Smears, Set Record Straight to Voters
This presidential campaign is different than previous years - it's the first in which campaigns are forced to confront nearly constant Web attacks and rumors from both amateurs and organized partisans. Media experts discuss the trend.
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| June 24, 2008
Non-profit Groups Financing Independent Journalism
A rise in the number of non-profit organizations funding journalism projects is changing how newsrooms gather independent content. Two media experts discuss the shift in foreign and investigative reporting.
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| June 23, 2008
U.S.-Funded Arab Language TV Network Under Scrutiny
A U.S. government-funded Arab language television network, Al Hurra, has been the focus of recent criticism over both its lack of viewership and content choices. Two experts discuss how the network has fared and its ties to U.S. diplomacy efforts in the Middle East.
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| June 18, 2008
Political Leaders, Media Pay Tribute to Tim Russert
Presidential hopefuls Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain joined other political and media heavyweights Wednesday morning at a private funeral mass for influential NBC political journalist Tim Russert.
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| June 16, 2008
Web Tools Help to Reshape '08 Campaign Trail
A new report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds that a record-breaking 46 percent of Americans have used the Internet, e-mail or cell phone text messaging to get news about the campaigns. Analysts examine how new Web-based tools are expanding the campaign trail.
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| June 13, 2008
Shields, Brooks Mull Campaigns, Reflect on Russert's Life
Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh campaign news as the race between Barack Obama and John McCain gains steam, and they reflect on the career of NBC's Tim Russert, who died Friday from an apparent heart attack.
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| June 13, 2008
NBC's Tim Russert Is Dead at Age 58
NBC Washington Bureau Chief and longtime "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert died Friday afternoon from an apparent heart attack. He was 58 years old.
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| June 12, 2008
U.S. Election Grabs Intense Interest Overseas
The 2008 presidential election has sparked the world's attention, with some looking ahead to possible foreign policy shifts under a new administration, a new poll shows. Reporters from international media outlets gauge foreign reaction to the historic race.
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| MAY
May 30, 2008
Growing Internet Use in China Reflects Changing Society
Last month, China passed the United States in the number of people online. The growing Internet use has given the Chinese a chance to see how the rest of the world views them, and is helping shape the attitudes of younger generations. Margaret Warner reports from China.
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| May 30, 2008
McClellan Defends Controversial Account of White House Years
Scott McClellan reflects on his new memoir about his time as White House press chief, which has stoked controversy for its pointed criticism of the Bush administration. Then, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on McClellan's book.
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| May 30, 2008
Extended Interview: Magazine Editor Hung Huang
While reporting in China in May, Margaret Warner spoke to Hung Huang, CEO of China Interactive Media Group and editor of the lifestyle magazine iLook, about the state of media freedom in China today.
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| May 29, 2008
In China, an Evolving Effort to Establish a Place on World Stage
The devastating quake in China and the government's response and transparency seem to have altered views both inside and outside the country. Margaret Warner speaks with Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei about the changes within China.
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| May 29, 2008
McClellan's Account of White House Sparks Uproar
Former White House press spokesman Scott McClellan released a book giving his take on the policies and practices of the White House, leading to stormy reactions from some current and retired staff.
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| May 22, 2008
Clinton's Run Triggers Debate Over Gender Bias
Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke frankly this week about the sexism she feels she has faced on the campaign trail as she competes with Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Two columnists weigh the role of gender in politics and how the media has handled the issue.
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| May 19, 2008
Supreme Court Upholds Child Pornography Law
The Supreme Court upheld a 2003 federal law's provision criminalizing the promotion or presentation of child pornography. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal analyzes the Court's decision.
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| May 16, 2008
MySpace-related Suicide Puts Focus on Cyber Bullying
A Missouri woman was indicted on federal charges related to the suicide of a 13-year-old MySpace user this week. An Internet and privacy lawyer considers the world of cyber bullying and how the law and the use of the Web intersect.
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| May 16, 2008
Olympics Highlight Press Curbs in China
Though the Chinese have made efforts to increase press freedoms for foreign journalists covering the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, reporters are still expecting to encounter some challenges based on long-standing restrictions and mentalities.
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| May 8, 2008
Role of Young Voters in Politics Continues to Grow
Young people are continuing to play a larger, more expanded role in politics, using new methods and networking technology. The authors of "Millennial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube and the Future of American Politics" examine the trend.
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| May 7, 2008
Media Tackles Sensitive Race Issue in 2008 Election
This year, media analysts have viewed much of the 2008 primary season through the prism of race. A panel of experts discusses the way the media have covered the issue of race so far this election season.
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| APRIL
April 24, 2008
Government Curries Favor With Military News Analysts
The Pentagon may influence the analysis of some retired military personnel who appear on television news programs, the New York Times recently reported. Media insiders discuss the details of this murky world of defense companies, the current administration and the war in Iraq.
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| April 18, 2008
Pittsburgh Media Adapts to Shifting News Landscape
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is preparing for the demands of covering the presidential primary campaign by focusing mainly on online reporting and adapting to a changing media landscape. Jeffrey Brown reports on the Post-Gazette's strategy.
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| April 11, 2008
In Wake of Iraq Report, Troop Levels Stir Debate
This week, Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker spoke to Congressional panels about the current situation in Iraq and President Bush backed shorter Iraq troop tours. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in the news.
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| April 8, 2008
Newsman Roger Mudd Reflects on 'Glory Days of Television News'
In his new book, "The Place to Be", veteran television news journalist and former NewsHour correspondent Roger Mudd describes more than 20 years working in the Washington bureau of CBS News and assesses the future of the television news business.
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| April 4, 2008
1968: Turning Points in History
Under the weight of an unpopular war, President Johnson announced on March 31, 1968 that he would not seek another term. Four days later, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. NewsHour senior producer Michael Mosettig recounts the events from his vantage point as a reporter in Washington, D.C.
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| April 1, 2008
Journalist Describes Army Unit Tour in Afghanistan
Elizabeth Rubin, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, describes life for a U.S. Army company assigned to a remote outpost in Afghanistan.
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| MARCH
March 31, 2008
Famed Cambodian-born Journalist Dith Pran Dies
Dith Pran, the Cambodian journalist for the New York Times who documented and barely escaped the Khmer Rouge's "killing fields" in the 1970s, died Sunday. He was 65.
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| March 28, 2008
South by Southwest Festival Changes Music's Tune
For about a week each year, hundreds of bands perform at more than 80 venues throughout Austin at the annual South by Southwest festival, which has become a major showcase for budding and established musicians, the music industry and music fans.
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| March 24, 2008
As Iraq War Pushes On, Media Coverage Shifts
As the U.S. military death toll in Iraq hit 4,000 and the war entered its fifth year, a study by the Pew Research Center found that the number of news stories about the Iraq war has fallen dramatically in the past year. Media analysts assess how the press is covering the conflict and the impact on public awareness of the war.
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| March 17, 2008
Justices to Hear Broadcast Indecency Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear arguments regarding the use of profanities on radio and television broadcasts, the first time the court will rule on such indecency matters in 30 years.
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| March 10, 2008
Media's Role in Volatile '08 Race Draws Fresh Scrutiny
The media's breakneck coverage of the 2008 primaries has drawn reactions from critics and campaigns on a number of issues: from unreliable poll numbers to the debate over whether the press has been too kind to Barack Obama or too hard on Hillary Clinton. Four media analysts discuss the coverage of the primaries.
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| March 7, 2008
Shields, Brooks Weigh Democrats' Delegate Disputes
The fight for the Democratic nomination was shaken up once again thi |
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