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Friday, April 12, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, April 12, 2024

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The death of O.J. Simpson sparks discussion of his legacy’s impact

Mike Moen, Producer/Reporter, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. O.J. Simpson’s death has the nation looking back on the infamous murder trial that resulted in his acquittal. Experts say one of the lasting impacts is news coverage and how people consume it. Media coverage of high-profile trials The lengthy trial proceedings from the mid-1990s were […]

Saturday, May 14, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 14, 2011

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ShowBiz Bits: Katie Couric leaving CBS News on May 19

CBS Evening News TV anchor, Katie Couric, has made it official. Last night at the end of the broadcast, Couric announced her final appearance in the anchor chair would be next Thursday, May 19. Speculation is Couric will get a daytime talk show over on ABC. The Hollywood Reporter has more on Couric’s announcement.

Friday, November 19, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 19, 2010

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Another MSNBC TV host is suspended

Here we go again. MSNBC TV Host, Joe Scarborough, was suspended today for making donations to eight political campaigns from 2004-to-2008. MSNBC President, Phil Griffin, announced a two-day suspension without pay for Scarborough saying he “… will return to the air on Wednesday, November 24th.” Scarborough is a former Republican congressman from Florida. His punishment was similar to that received by […]

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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News & Entertainment bits

Hollywood Publicist gunned down An investigation is underway into the early morning fatal shooting of well-known Publicist, Ronni Chasen. There are reports, Chasen was shot several times in her car in Beverly Hills, after leaving a party following a premiere for the movie, “Burlesque.” More details on The Wrap. New book from Barbra Streisand Out today — a new book from […]