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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Iraq Vet Who Wrote About His PTSD Kills Self, Brother Police have discovered no motive for the killings, nor why the brothers earlier in the week may have planned to commit suicide by driving into the Grand Canyon -- Thelma and Louise style.- May 17, 2008 10:55 AM ET
Guild President Foley Concedes Defeat to Challenger Lunzer "The future of the industry is the guild," Foley told E&P, adding that she has no immediate future plans. "One constant that people have to believe is that the people who do this work have to stick together, and the guild is a way to do that."- May 16, 2008 12:54 PM ET
More Than 100 Opt in for 'Washington Post' Buyout "I think this is roughly what one would expect," Executive Editor Leonard Downie Jr. said about the sign-up rate. "Of course, we will miss the people who are leaving. We will have to restructure the newspaper." The editors of the style, book world, travel, and home sections have taken the offer, along with at least one of its film critics.- May 16, 2008 11:06 AM ET
Michael Vivio to Become Publisher of 'Austin American-Statesman' in October Michael Vivio has been appointed publisher of the Austin American-Statesman, effective Oct. 1. Vivio currently serves as publisher of the Waco (Texas) Tribune-Herald. He will be promoted to associate publisher of the American-Statesman in June, and in October will succeed Miguel (Mike) Laosa.
Mike Starn Named Publisher of 'High Point (N.C.) Enterprise' Mike Starn has been appointed publisher of The High Point (N.C.) Enterprise. Starn previously served as publisher of two Ohio newspapers, The Independent in Massillon and The Times-Reporter in New Philadelphia.
Famed War Reporter Calls Pentagon/Media 'Propaganda' Program Illegal A Pentagon spokesman, in response to the "media generals" revelations said this week that Donald Rumsfeld had reached out to critics as well, citing Joe Galloway one. Here Galloway responds. - by Joseph L. Galloway - May 15, 2008
Obama and Bowling: When the Media Promoted 'Gutter Politics' Now that he seems to have his party's nod for president locked up, Obama may no longer be bothered by the media's recent obsession about his bowling skills. It's revealing, however, that ever since Bowling-gate erupted, he has been shooting hoops -- on camera -- every chance he gets. - by Greg Mitchell - May 12, 2008
Globally, Newspapers Are Thinking Locally To U.S. exports like blue jeans, iPods, and "Iron Man," add the newspaper industry's mantra of local, local, local. But Latin American dailies are launching hyper-local papers for reasons that differ interestingly from their U.S. peers. - by Mark Fitzgerald - May 09, 2008
Going Mobile Facing deadline -- and multimedia -- demands, reporters make streets and coffeeshops the new office. Is this the end of the newsroom as we know it?
No More Fun In the Sun A few years back, Florida hosted some of the hottest dailies in the U.S. But now, following a huge real estate boom and bust, it's become the 'Sometimes' State.
Crisis and Confidence There were capital gains -- and losses -- when publishers met in D.C. for the Capital Conference last month. And attendees at this super confab offered varying perspectives on just how much trouble the newspaper business is facing.
Will Rally, for Beer Charlie Nye/The Indianapolis Star A street beggar who calls himself "The Mountain Man" stands alongside supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton outside the Indiana Convention Center on May 4, 2008. As his sign indicates, the Mountain Man was looking for support of a different kind.
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