MSNBC’s Audience Grows, Seemingly Drawn by News of Romney’s Troubles
Date: 20 September 2012
By Bill Carter
Bill Carter
On Tuesday, the Democratic-friendly channel had a rare victory over the traditional leader, Fox News, in the ratings among 25-to-54-year-olds, with Rachel Maddow leading the night in cable news.
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IHT Readers’ Close Encounter With the News
Date: 20 September 2012
By The International Herald Tribune
We asked readers of the International Herald Tribune for pictures and memories of their experiences with the paper to help celebrate the IHT’s 125th anniversary. One response made us realize that at times our readers have come dangerously close to the worst kind of news. Have you had such an experience?
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British Regulator Declares BSkyB ‘Fit and Proper’
Date: 20 September 2012
By Amy Chozick and Ravi Somaiya
Amy Chozick
The announcement about Britain’s biggest satellite pay-TV group, British Sky Broadcasting, offered a victory for its largest shareholder, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.
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College Coaches Divided on Reporting of Injuries
Date: 20 September 2012
By Greg Bishop
Greg Bishop
Whether to discuss, report or even ask about injuries to college football players has sparked debate among coaches, especially in the Pac-12 Conference.
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Jon Stewart Unbleeped: ‘The Daily Show’ Leaves Some Choice Words Intact
Date: 20 September 2012
By Bill Carter
Bill Carter
Comedy Central suspended its usual practice of bleeping swear words during a ‘Daily Show’ segment about Fox News.
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One Comeback They Could Skip
Date: 19 September 2012
By Austin Considine
Austin Considine
One Web site makes it easy to post a phony death report about a famous person.
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Banks’ Risky Ways
Date: 20 September 2012
By William Alden
William Alden
A prominent regulator had a dire prediction for the nation’s big banks on Wednesday. | The chief executive of Goldman Sachs turns 58. | Libor has faced the most scrutiny, but other rates may be similarly vulnerable to rigging. | A excerpt of the new book by Sheila Bair.
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The Next Generation at Goldman
Date: 19 September 2012
By William Alden
William Alden
Goldman Sachs may be readying the next generation of leaders. | Apple closed above $700 a share for the first time. | The new 1,004-foot tower known as One57, in Midtown Manhattan, may be the new haven for billionaires.
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News Quiz | September 20, 2012
Date: 20 September 2012
By Anastasia Economides
Anastasia Economides
See what you know about the news of the day.
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Netanyahu Appears in Conservative Group’s Ad
Date: 20 September 2012
By Jeremy W. Peters
Jeremy Peters
A new ad that will run in areas of Florida with large Jewish populations attempts to stoke anxiety over American policies in the region, using a news clip of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of the risks of a nuclear Iran.
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