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Ben Bradlee Quotes: Former Washington Post Editor’s Wisdom On ‘Gotcha’ Journalism, Truth And More
Newspaper editor Ben Bradlee died Oct. 21 at the age of 93. Here are some of his more memorable moments in the business.
Ebola Outbreak: Cure Could Have Been Ready Years Ago, Experts Say
Among the most promising of a slew of experimental Ebola vaccines is a drug called ZMapp –- and it could have been ready years ago.
Fareed Zakaria Plagiarism Accusations Persist: ‘Our Bad Media’ Bloggers Claim 26 New Instances
Anonymous bloggers from the website "Our Bad Media" have made more plagiarism accusations against CNN host, Fareed Zakaria.
Columbia University Student Carries Mattress In Performance Art Protest Of Sexual Assault
Tensions between Columbia University administration and students persist over the university's sexual assault policies.
Ferguson Police Militarization: Cash Flowed To Lawmakers Who Voted To 'Militarize' Police
Data show lawmakers backing Pentagon hardware donations to local police raked in big money from defense contractors.
Robin Williams' Suicide Prompts Speculation About Actor's Mental Health
Robin Williams' suicide death has prompted widespread media coverage about clinical depression -- something the actor denied having.
Beyoncé In 2003 Interview: 'I Don't Need A Man,' Singer Says, 11 Years Before Divorce Rumors
Although Beyoncé and Jay Z have been together for over a decade, there are rumors that the two may split after their “On the Run Tour.”
'Game Of Thrones' Alternatives: Books, TV Shows, Movies Similar To 'A Song Of Ice and Fire' Series Attract New Fans
Fans can enjoy a treasury of TV shows, movies, games and books as they wait for the return of "Game of Thrones."
Supreme Court Expected To Hand Down Hobby Lobby Decision Monday
Monday is the final day of the court's term and the Hobby Lobby case is one of two major decisions expected.
Nicholas Kristof Says He "Would Never Write About Somaly Mam" Following Reports She Lied About Life In The Sex Trade
Acclaimed columnist Nicholas Kristof is distancing himself from the woman he only recently championed.
Somaly Mam: Nicholas Kristof Of New York Times Asked To Revisit Cambodia Reporting After Activist's Lies Are Exposed
The popular New York Times columnist faces calls to audit his work on sex trafficking after Newsweek's expose of Somaly Mam.
Best Selling Economics Writer Piketty Defends His Data After Paper's Criticism He Calls An 'Ambush'
Writer tells Newsweek that he was not given enough time to address questions from the Financial Times.
'The Rise And Rise Of Bitcoin' Filmmaker: 'There Is No Answer Yet'
Nick Mross made the documentary "The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin" after becoming convinced that bitcoin could drastically alter the world.
Newsweek Editor Jim Impoco: ‘We’re Back And Ready To Make A Little Noise’
Newsweek editor-in-chief Jim Impoco sat down with IBTimesTV to discuss the return of the publication to print.
Bitcoin Creator Nakamoto Found - Newsweek Writer Discusses Story
Leah McGrath Goodman sparked controversy in the bitcoin community when she identified the creator of the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Star Autumn Radtke Found Dead: Suicide Suspected As Cause Of Death For 28-Year-Old CEO Of First Meta Bitcoin Exchange
Autumn Radtke was called a “rising star” in the bitcoin community.
Louisiana's Gaping Sinkhole: Welcome to Cancer Alley
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9/11 Link To Saudi Arabia Is Topic Of 28 Redacted Pages In Government Report; Congressmen Push For Release
The Bush administration locked up 28 pages of the 9/11 report that discussed the terrorists' links to Saudis. Now the public may get to see them.
Paul Walker’s Death: ‘Fast & Furious’ Star’s Fatal Accident Highlights The Dark Side Of Street Racing
Police hope Walker's death will shine a light on an activity that's become increasingly prevalent since the 2001 "Fast & Furious" film.
Shaukat Aziz: Arrest Warrant Again Issued For Former Pakistan Prime Minister And Failed Love Interest Of Condoleezza Rice
Shaukat served as both Prime Minister and finance minister of Pakistan.
Four Decades After The Arab Oil Embargo, The US Outperforms Saudi Arabia; How The 1973 Crisis Changed US Energy Policy And Habits
The current U.S. energy boom makes it easy to forget the great impact the oil shortage had on Americans 40 years ago.
Debt Ceiling Showdown: How Can Washington End These Crises For Good?
As a deal to raise the debt ceiling appears to be in the making, many are left to wonder, how did it come to this and what do we do from here?
Tina Brown Leaving The Daily Beast, Focusing On Sponsor-Driven Live Events
Editor-in-chief Tina Brown said Wednesday that she is leaving the Daily Beast to expand her Women of the World summits.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif: A Budding New Political Dynasty In Pakistan?
Maryam Nawaz Sharif has much in common with Benazir Bhutto – stunningly beautiful, rich, willful and apparently harboring dreams of powe
Will The Sulzberger Family Sell The New York Times? [VIDEO]
Speculation has begun to swirl around whether the Sulzberger family will sell The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT).
Men Disguised As Police Abduct Bus Passengers In Pakistan, Kill 13; Baloch Liberation Army Claims Responsibility
The Baloch Liberation Army has a long history of ethnic violence, especially against Pakistan's minority Punjabi community.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos To Pay $250 Million Cash For The Washington Post In 'Shocking' Sale
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos will reportedly pay $250M for the newspaper & publications, in a bizarre sale few people knew was in the works.
Newsweek Magazine, Minus The Daily Beast, Sold To IBT Media, Publisher Of International Business Times
IBT Media, the publisher of International Business Times, said it will acquire Newsweek from Barry Diller’s IAC.
Japanese Newspaper Asahi Shimbun Falls Victim To China's State Censors
China's censors blocked the social media accounts/website of one of Japan's most popular publications in China, Asahi Shimbun.
Rolling Stone Boston Bomber Cover: Was The Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Glamour Shot Unethical Or Just In Poor Taste?
Rolling Stone magazine continues to take heat for a rock star-like cover featuring the suspected Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.