Media

Veteran British war correspondent Clare Hollingworth, who broke the story that the World War II had begun, celebrates her 100 birthday during a party at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Hong Kong in 2011. She celebrated her 105th birthday there this pa

World News

Reporter Who Broke The Story Of Start Of WWII Dies At 105

1:35pm January 10, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

As an activist, Clare Hollingworth saved thousands of refugees from Hitler's forces. Then, a few days into her career as a reporter, she uncovered the scoop of a lifetime: Germany was invading Poland.

Jazz Historian And Writer Nat Hentoff Dies At 91

4:38pm January 09, 2017

by Tom Cole

The American historian, critic and columnist Nat Hentoff fell in love with jazz as a kid in Boston — primarily because of the freedom and emotion it expressed. For 50 years, he wrote about jazz and social justice issues for The Village Voice. He died at home on Saturday while listening to Billie Holiday. He was 91.

President-Elect Donald Trump Will Hold First Press Conference Since Before Election

3:07pm January 08, 2017

Trump will hold a news conference Wednesday. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik says, historically, leaders have distinguished "news" from "press" conferences to undercut the role of the press.

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Arts

When The TV Industry Doesn't Reflect Its Audience, Critics Ask The Tough Questions

8:40am January 08, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Variety's Maureen Ryan has been critical of how rape is portrayed on TV. She says writers' rooms should reflect its diverse audience — especially when it comes to approach such sensitive topics.

World News

Fake News Takes On A Role In Italy's National Political Debate

8:40am January 06, 2017

David Greene talks to Italian journalist Beppe Severgnini, who discusses how Italy is grappling with fake news, and the accusation by one populist leader that the media is producing those stories.

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World News

Norway Will Be First Country To Shut Down FM Network, Go All-Digital

8:03am January 06, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Digital radio has room for more channels, and supporters say it provides higher-quality sound. But most Norwegians oppose the decision to entirely ditch the national FM network starting next week.

A user in Beijing looks at The New York Times app on an iPhone.

Apple Pulls 'The New York Times' From Its App Store In China

5:25pm January 05, 2017

by Alina Selyukh

Apple says it has "been informed" that the app violated local regulations. It's the latest in a long history of media restrictions in China, but also of tech companies getting involved in the efforts.

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Tucker Carlson appears on Fox & Friends at Fox Studios in New York City in 2015.

After Megyn Kelly's Departure, Tucker Carlson Takes 9 P.M. Slot On Fox News

3:20pm January 05, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Carlson recently launched a new show at 7 p.m. ET on Fox; Martha MacCallum will be taking over that slot for the time being. Kelly is moving to NBC News.

Rising Star Megyn Kelly To Leave Fox News For NBC

7:29am January 04, 2017

by David Folkenflik

A statement released on Tuesday by NBC News said Megyn Kelly will host a weekday morning program and will also have a Sunday evening show. The switch will take place later this year.

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Politics & Government

Trump Enjoys Going After The Press, Ex-Presidential Spokesman Says

7:06am January 04, 2017

Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary under President George W. Bush, talks to Rachel Martin about President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the press.

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