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Sarah Ellison / Vanity Fair:
Exclusive: After Bill O'Reilly's Ouster, Fox Executives Fear “There's More to Come” — Insiders say that the troubles at Fox news are only just beginning. — Inside the divided Fox News bunker, many seasoned executives are wondering if they are living in an alternate universe.
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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 …
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Joel B. Pollak / Breitbart:
Bill O'Reilly's Secret: He Was a Centrist, Not a Conservative — The mainstream media are celebrating the ouster of Bill O'Reilly from Fox News, with CNN offering virtually wall-to-wall coverage. But they are overstating his political importance. MSNBC's Chuck Todd called O'Reilly a …
Andrew Kirell / The Daily Beast:
Choking, Harassing, and Loofahs: Women's Allegations Against Bill O'Reilly Piled Up for Years Before His Demise — Bill O'Reilly is done at Fox News. — The reign of the most-watched host on the right-wing cable news network is coming to an end after two full decades …
Stephen Battaglio / Los Angeles Times:
Fox News ratings could take a big hit with the firing of Bill O'Reilly, its biggest star
Fox News ratings could take a big hit with the firing of Bill O'Reilly, its biggest star
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Media Matters for America:
As He Leaves Fox, Here Are Bill O'Reilly's Worst Moments On The Air
As He Leaves Fox, Here Are Bill O'Reilly's Worst Moments On The Air
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Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Bill O'Reilly's Fox News career comes to a swift end amid growing sexual harassment claims
Bill O'Reilly's Fox News career comes to a swift end amid growing sexual harassment claims
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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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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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Associated Press:
UC Berkeley calls off Ann Coulter talk for security reasons
UC Berkeley calls off Ann Coulter talk for security reasons
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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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CBS News:
CIA, FBI launch manhunt for leaker who gave top-secret documents to WikiLeaks — WASHINGTON — CBS News has learned that a manhunt is underway for a traitor inside the Central Intelligence Agency. — The CIA and FBI are conducting a joint investigation into one of the worst security breaches …
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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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Wall Street Journal:
Democrats Reload for Georgia Runoff, But Party Divisions Remain
Democrats Reload for Georgia Runoff, But Party Divisions Remain
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Elena Schneider / Politico:
Georgia candidates dive into intense runoff campaign
Georgia candidates dive into intense runoff campaign
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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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New York Times:
Trump Adviser's Visit to Moscow Got the F.B.I.'s Attention — WASHINGTON — Ever since F.B.I. investigators discovered in 2013 that a Russian spy was trying to recruit an American businessman named Carter Page, the bureau maintained an occasional interest in Mr. Page.
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Lindsey Bever / Washington Post:
'I don't like to be touched': Video shows 10-year-old autistic boy getting arrested at school — John Benjamin Haygood was slouched in a chair with his hand over his eyes, a video shows. — A school resource officer at Okeechobee Achievement Academy in Florida stood over the 10-year-old boy …
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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New York Daily News:
EXCLUSIVE: White House stalker begs to marry Malia Obama at her Tribeca internship — Secret Service agents detained a Brooklyn man who slithered into a Tribeca building where former President Obama's daughter Malia interns — and begged the 18-year-old to marry him.
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 …
William J. Broad / New York Times:
Activity Spotted at North Korea Nuclear Test Site: Volleyball — Analysts who examine satellite images of North Korea reported on Wednesday that they had spotted some unexpected activity at the country's nuclear test site: active volleyball games in three separate areas.
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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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Fox News:
Ernst criticizes Trump's Mar-a-Lago visits — Republican Sen. Joni Ernst told constituents at a town hall on Tuesday that President Trump has a number of character “flaws” and spends too much time at Mar-a-Lago. — Though the Iowa Republican backed Trump throughout the campaign …
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Kenneth P. Vogel / Politico:
Goodbye, Mar-a-Lago. Hello, Bedminster.
Goodbye, Mar-a-Lago. Hello, Bedminster.
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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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Louis Nelson / Politico:
White House deflects responsibility for aircraft carrier confusion — Press secretary Sean Spicer said Wednesday the White House does not bear responsibility for public statements indicating that a U.S. aircraft carrier was headed for the Korean Peninsula earlier this month when it was, in fact, sailing in the opposite direction.
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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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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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McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
Jason Chaffetz's Abrupt Exit — Representative Jason Chaffetz shocked politicos from Utah to Washington Wednesday with a surprise announcement that he would not seek reelection next year. — The Utah congressman, who serves as chairman of the House Oversight Committee …
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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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