Newsweek Stories
The New Yorker Cover Celebrating The DOMA Decision With Bert And Ernie Is Amazing
The "Sesame Street" duo appears on the front of this week's issue.
Journalist Michael Hastings Dies In Car Crash At Age 33
The journalist, whose Rolling Stone expose cost Gen. Stanley McChrystal his command in Afghanistan, was admired for his fearlessness.
'The Economist' Obama - Xi Summit Cover Gets Mixed Reaction [PHOTO]
This week's issue of the North America edition of the Economist depicts Obama and Xi in a forbidden love story.
Thomson Reuters Taps The Economist's CEO To Head News Division
Andrew Rashbass will lead Reuters' news and media division.
Is Pakistan's Government Murdering Journalists?
The Committee to Protect Journalists found that military and intelligence officials were linked to the killings.
John McCain Cable Bill: Full Text Of The 'TV Consumer Freedom Act Of 2013' Legislation And Senate Remarks [VIDEO]
Here is the full text of U.S. Sen. John McCain's proposed cable legislation, known as the "TV Consumer Freedom Act of 2013."
Drudge Report Vs. Google: Matt Drudge Calls Search Engine Out Over 'Malware' Designation
Matt Drudge has taken Google to task for apparently labeling his popular Drudge Report as "malware" in search results.
Daily Beast And Howard Kurtz Part Ways Following Error-Ridden Jason Collins Engagement Story; Tina Brown Wishes Him Well
Following Howard Kurtz's botched blog post about the NBA player Jason Collins, Newsweek/Daily Beast editor Tina Brown announced that Kurtz and the Daily Beast are parting ways.
Tea Party Tells Fox News To 'Stop Screwing Around,' Boycotts Conservative Network For Being Too Liberal
The Fire Ants, a faction of the Tea Party movement, organized two boycotts of Fox News over what it perceives as the network's move to the left.
When Sports Journalism Fumbles: Blame Abounds After Lance Armstrong Confession And Manti Te’o Hoax
Sports journalism is under scrutiny this week, following the Manti Te'o hoax and Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Taft High School Shooting Prompts Flurry Of Terrified Tweets From Students Inside Kern County School
Students at Taft High School on Thursday tweeted from inside the school after a shooting there.
2012 Was Drudge Report's Most Successful Year Yet With 11 Billion Views
Drudge Report, one of the most popular news websites in the world, had its most successful year in 2012 with more than 11 billion views.
In Memoriam: Magazines We Lost In 2012
According to MediaFinder, 82 magazines stopped printing in 2012, including such storied titles as Newsweek. IBTimes lists the most notable closures of the year.
Is Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year Still Relevant?
Time magazine named Barack Obama its Person of the Year for 2012, but in an age of constant listicles, how much does this brand-defining "Best Of" still matter?
Tina Brown: ‘The Sad Moment Has Arrived’ As Layoffs Begin At Newsweek
Newsweek, which is folding its print edition after 80 years, announced layoffs on Thursday, according to a memo by Editor Tina Brown.
Aaron Sorkin Talks Petraeus Scandal, Steve Jobs Film
"Newsroom" Aaron Sorkin writer told Newsweek's Tina Brown why he admires embattled general David Petraeus so much, and what he hopes to get out of his new film about Steve Jobs.
Newsweek Fallout: Regrets, Staff Cuts and Residual Pain
Barry Diller, chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI), spoke at a conference call Wednesday, discussing the future of Newsweek, which will abandon its print edition and go all digital in 2013.
Pianist Vs. Muezzin: Atheist On Trial For Insulting Islam In A Divided Turkey
Fazıl Say defied charges of insulting religious values this week in Turkey, a country caught between Islam and secularism.
Tina Brown: Newsweek Print Edition Will Fold, But Don’t Call It A Goodbye
Newsweek, the magazine owned by Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI), will fold its print edition next year, according to Newsweek Daily Beast Editor Tina Brown.
Newsweek Ends Its Print Operation, Shifts To All-Digital Format
The 80-year-old Newsweek magazine is ending its print operations and switching over to an all-digital format to win back readers and ad dollars.
Challenges Ahead For Variety’s New Owner: How Much Is Brand Recognition Really Worth?
Variety magazine was sold to Penske Media Group, owner of Nikki Finke's Deadline.com. Does brand value matter?
‘Abortion Boat’ Set To Dock And Treat Women In Muslim-Majority Morocco
Abortion is illegal in Morocco, but a boat owned by Dutch group Women on Waves aims to distribute pregnancy-terminating medicine there this week.
Newsweek's 'Muslim Rage' Inspires Twitter Glee
Newsweek magazine and Tina Brown had hoped to spark a conversation about the magazine's latest cover story, which came with the headline Muslim Rage. Instead, Twitter erupted with a stream of light-hearted tweets about everyday Muslim discontent.
Volt A 'Technology Masterpiece,' Not A Loss-Leader: Bob Lutz, Former GM Exec
A former high-level General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) executive -- widely considered to be the godfather of the company's foray into electric-vehicle production --struck back Tuesday at the assertion the carmaker might be losing nearly $50,000 on each one of the signature Volt plug-in vehicles the firm has sold so far.
Monica Lewinsky’s Rabbi Will Deliver Benediction After Bill Clinton Speaks, Will It Be Awkward At The DNC?
Monica Lewinsky's rabbi will be delivering the benediction at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, just after Bill Clinton speaks, ABC News reported.
Newsweek's Anti-Obama Cover Scores Big -- Is This The Only Way To Sell Magazines?
Newsweek set off a firestorm earlier this month when it published a divisive cover story by Niall Ferguson entitled "Hit the Road, Barack," in which the author claims that the Romney/Ryan ticket is our nation's only hope for prosperity.
Katie Couric Eyes Oprah’s Daytime Crown -- And She Has A Lot Of Company
Katie Couric, whose new show, “Katie,” debuts Sept. 10 on ABC, said she felt “liberated” after she left “CBS Evening News” last year amid stubbornly low ratings.
The New York Times Sells About.com At A Loss: Is Google To Blame?
The Times Co. blamed the decline of the information website About.com on a change in Google's algorithm, which reduced the site's rankings and caused a loss of traffic over the last year.
Why Does Barry Diller's IAC Want To Buy About.com?
Barry Diller's IAC/Interactivecorp reportedly has offered more than $300 million to buy information website About.com from the New York Times Co., in a move to expand IAC's Ask.com division.
Huffington Post Coat Hanger Image Responds To Akin's 'Legitimate Rape' And GOP Platform
The Huffington Post made their front page image a hanger in reference to back-alley abortions, reacting the Republican platform and Todd Akin's comments about "legitimate rape."