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Gabriel Sherman / New York Magazine:
Fox News Has Decided Bill O'Reilly Has to Go — The Murdochs have decided Bill O'Reilly's 21-year run at Fox News will come to an end. According to sources briefed on the discussions, network executives are preparing to announce O'Reilly's departure before he returns from an Italian vacation on April 24.
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New York Times:
Bill O'Reilly Is Forced Out at Fox News — Bill O'Reilly has been forced out of his position as a prime-time host on Fox News, the company said on Wednesday, after the disclosure of multiple settlements involving sexual harassment allegations against him. His ouster brings an abrupt …
Joe Concha / The Hill:
Where will Bill O'Reilly go next? — With the stunning news that Bill O'Reilly is out at Fox News, the big question is: What's next for “The Factor” host? — Despite being the top-rated cable news host for the past 15 years, the opportunities appear surprisingly thin. — CNN? — No chance.
Jason Horowitz / New York Times:
Bill O'Reilly Meets Pope Francis in Vatican V.I.P. Line — ROME — Bill O'Reilly, the embattled Fox News host facing a barrage of sexual harassment accusations, briefly met Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday morning during the pontiff's weekly general audience …
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Media Matters for America:
As He Leaves Fox, Here Are Bill O'Reilly's Worst Moments On The Air — O'Reilly's Tenure At Fox News Has Come To An End — 21st Century Fox: “Bill O'Reilly Will Not Be Returning To The Fox News Channel.” In a April 19 statement, 21st Century Fox announced, “After a thorough and careful review …
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Common Dreams
Marisa Guthrie / Hollywood Reporter:
Fox News Picks Tucker Carlson for 8 p.m. Slot
Fox News Picks Tucker Carlson for 8 p.m. Slot
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Reuters, CNNMoney, Media Matters for America and AOL
Jhahn / 21st Century Fox:
Statement From 21st Century Fox Regarding Bill O'Reilly
Statement From 21st Century Fox Regarding Bill O'Reilly
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Alexis Levinson / BuzzFeed:
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Will Not Seek Re-Election — The Utah Republican, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, will step down at the end of this congress. — Rep. Jason Chaffetz will not seek re-election in 2018, two sources who have been informed of his decision tell BuzzFeed News.
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Amber Phillips / Washington Post:
Why is Jason Chaffetz suddenly retiring from Congress? One word: Ambition.
Why is Jason Chaffetz suddenly retiring from Congress? One word: Ambition.
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McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
Jason Chaffetz's Abrupt Exit
Jason Chaffetz's Abrupt Exit
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Tommy Christopher / Shareblue:
Georgia state senator lets it slip: GOP gerrymandered Ossoff's district to disenfranchise Black voters — The special election in Georgia's 6th Congressional District — to fill the seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price — is turning out to be symbolic on many levels.
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David M. Drucker / Washington Examiner:
How Ryan's super PAC stopped an Ossoff upset
How Ryan's super PAC stopped an Ossoff upset
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Sean Trende / Real Clear Politics:
Five Takeaways From the Georgia Special Election
Five Takeaways From the Georgia Special Election
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The Resurgent, Daily Wire and The Daily Caller
Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
After Georgia's Close Race, Montana Democrats Demand Party's Attention
After Georgia's Close Race, Montana Democrats Demand Party's Attention
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Outside the Beltway, ABC News and Politico
Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:
Ann Coulter Vows to Speak at Berkeley After University Cancels Her Appearance — “Yes, it was officially banned,” said the political commentator and author. “But they can't stop me. I'm an American. I have constitutional rights.” — It appears UC Berkeley is in for another political brawl …
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Emily Jashinsky / Washington Examiner:
Berkeley cancels Ann Coulter lecture, but she's coming anyway
Berkeley cancels Ann Coulter lecture, but she's coming anyway
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Daily Wire, Fox News Insider, Heat Street, The Daily Caller and The Auburn Plainsman
Reuters:
Exclusive: Putin-linked think tank drew up plan to sway 2016 U.S. election - documents — A Russian government think tank controlled by Vladimir Putin developed a plan to swing the 2016 U.S. presidential election to Donald Trump and undermine voters' faith in the American electoral system …
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Chun Han Wong / Wall Street Journal:
‘Duped by Trump’: U.S. Taunted Over Carl Vinson Aircraft Carrier Tale — Criticism rises after the U.S. Navy says it hadn't sent the USS Carl Vinson directly to North Korea after all — Alastair Gale aboard the USS Ronald Reagan — The revelation that the Pentagon didn't send …
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Louis Nelson / Politico:
White House deflects responsibility for aircraft carrier confusion
White House deflects responsibility for aircraft carrier confusion
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Ellen Mitchell / The Hill:
White House denies misleading public in aircraft carrier mix-up
White House denies misleading public in aircraft carrier mix-up
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New York Times, Talking Points Memo, Outside the Beltway, Raw Story, The Daily Caller and The Week
Victor Mather / New York Times:
Tom Brady Skips Patriots' White House Visit Along With Numerous Teammates — Like many sports teams before them, the New England Patriots visited the White House, where they met President Trump on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. But two dozen or more members of the team …
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Bloomberg:
Silicon Valley's $400 Juicer May Be Feeling the Squeeze — One of the most lavishly funded gadget startups in Silicon Valley last year was Juicero Inc. It makes a juice machine. The product was an unlikely pick for top technology investors, but they were drawn to the idea of an internet-connected device …
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Kelsey Sutton / Politico:
Lindsey Graham heaps praise on Trump: ‘I am all in’ — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham enthusiastically praised President Donald Trump on Wednesday for his foreign policy, a continued departure from his sharp criticism of Trump during the 2016 race and even after the election.
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CBS Boston:
I-Team: Hernandez Had Bible Verse On Forehead, May Have Smoked Synthetic Marijuana Before Death — BOSTON - The WBZ I-Team has learned Aaron Hernandez had the words “John 3:16” on his forehead when he was found dead in his prison cell early Wednesday morning.
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CBS Boston:
Aaron Hernandez Kills Himself In Prison
Aaron Hernandez Kills Himself In Prison
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Wall Street Journal:
300 km — The State Department is among the U.S. government agencies that have a say on Exxon's waiver application, according to current and former U.S. officials. — Mr. Tillerson is recusing himself from any matters involving Exxon for two years, and won't be involved with any decision …
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Alan Gomez / USA Today:
Trump to face ‘Mexican heritage’ judge in deported DREAMer case — President Trump will confront a familiar figure in the lawsuit over a DREAMer who was deported by federal immigration agents: U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel. — He's the judge who oversaw a lawsuit involving Trump University …
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Jamelle Bouie / Slate:
The muted response to the retail apocalypse shows which workers count in Trump's America. — The retail industry's recent decline may have reached a “tipping point.” That was the conclusion of a recent report from the New York Times with potentially far-reaching consequences.
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Brooke Seipel / The Hill:
Michael Moore: Trump voters will get 'buyer's remorse' — “Do not give up on your fellow Americans,” Moore said in an interview on NPR's “Indivisible.” “Many of them who voted for Trump will end up doing the right thing. There will be buyer's remorse.” — Moore also discussed the start …
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CNN:
Sources: WH looking to revive Obamacare repeal before 100-day deadline — Trump's 100 day agenda Story highlights — (CNN)Two sources close to the health care legislative process tell CNN the White House is exploring whether to take one more stab at repealing and replacing Obamacare …
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Business Insider and The Week
Ross Douthat / New York Times:
A Requiem for ‘Girls’ — The romance between this newspaper and the HBO show “Girls” is somewhat legendary. Between its debut in 2012 and its finale last Sunday, according to some exhaustive data journalism from The Awl, The New York Times published 37 articles about the show, its fans …
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Taylor Marsh
Sarah Knapton / Telegraph:
Bill Gates: Terrorists could wipe out 30 million people by weaponising a disease like smallpox — A bioterrorist attack which could wipe out 30 million people is becoming increasingly likely because it is easier than ever to create and spread deadly pathogens, Bill Gates has warned.
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Daily Mail
Tom Precious / The Buffalo News:
How did Cuomo make $783,000 on memoir that sold 3,200 copies? — ALBANY - Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo reported his income last year more than doubled from the previous year, thanks to another round of royalty payments on a 2014 HarperCollins memoir that saw lackluster sales.
New York Times:
Lawsuit Accuses Alt-Right Leader of ‘Terror Campaign’ Against a Jewish Woman — The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the publisher of a popular alt-right website, claiming that he orchestrated a “terror campaign” against a Jewish woman in Montana.