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Russian Media Tycoon, Vladimir Gusinsky, Arrested

Russian authorities yesterday arrested the head of a media organization often critical of President Vladimir Putin and his government. But Putin today denied the tycoon's arrest was punishment for criticizing the Kremlin.

Commercial Campaigns?

Television news viewers during this year's primary season were more likely to see a campaign advertisement than a campaign news story.

Internet News on the Rise

If you get most of your news from Web sites like this one, a new study says you're not alone.

Dot-com Cutbacks

Although a recent study showed Internet employment is on the rise, several cash-strapped media sites on the Web are slashing jobs.

No Gun Ri: Update

Military investigators have found a document in which Army officials instructed U.S. warplanes to fire on groups of South Korean refugees fleeing toward American lines during the Korean War's early days, CBS News reported.

Unlawful Entry?

A Minnesota television reporter admitted he got "caught in the rush of getting the story" when he allegedly stole a tape of an illegal dogfight and used it in an on-air expose.

Justice’s Recommendation

By PBS News Hour

Assistant Attorney General Joel Klein discussed the government's recommendation to break up Microsoft in a press conference this afternoon. The following is text of his comments.

Microsoft’s Reaction

By PBS News Hour

Following the government's announcement, several Microsoft officials made statements critical of the Justice Department's action and defending their company.

The Business of E-Books

By PBS News Hour

This week, horror writer Stephen King became the first best-selling author to publish a work exclusively in electronic format. First-day sales of "Riding the Bullet" surpassed first-day sales of all King's best-selling books on paper.

88 Likely Killed in Alaska Airlines Crash

Investigators are looking for the cause of the crash of Alaska Airline Flight 261.