Fox News sued for defamation by man named in Jan. 6 conspiracy theories
Ray Epps says Tucker Carlson falsely presented him as a "scapegoat" for the Capitol insurrection.
By Jeremy Barr and Will SommerWhite House warns reporter Simon Ateba about his press-room outbursts
The White House officially warned African journalist Simon Ateba that his outbursts could cost him access to the briefing room.
By Paul FarhiInside the college newspaper investigation that got a football coach fired
Pat Fitzgerald had simply been suspended by Northwestern University, but student journalists suspected there was more to the story and found a history of hazing.
By Laura WagnerNew York Times will close sports desk, sending readers to the Athletic
The Times said it will disperse current sports staffers throughout the newsroom while relying on the Athletic for traditional sports coverage. No layoffs are planned, the company said.
By Ben Strauss and Laura WagnerBBC presenter suspended over sexually explicit images allegations
A BBC presenter was suspended after allegedly paying a teenager for sexually explicit images.
By Herb ScribnerNew York Times sports staff demands answers amid turmoil with the Athletic
Members of the New York Times sports staff sent a pointed letter to management Sunday regarding the future of their section.
By Ben StraussSimon Ateba, the reporter making himself the story at the White House
Ateba's frequent interruptions alienate colleagues, agitate press secretaries and delight right-wing media. But what's his question?
By Paul FarhiWhat it takes to rupture Fox News’s wall of silence
Fox News paid $12 million to settle a former producer's lawsuit. The case shows what it takes for network employees to speak out.
By Erik WempleGQ pulls article slamming Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Zaslav after complaint
GQ altered and then ultimately deleted an article critical of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav after Zaslav's camp complained.
By Will Sommer‘Degrading’ tabloid column on Meghan earns British TV personality a censure
A column by TV personality Jeremy Clarkson about Meghan Markle in The Sun has been deemed sexist and a “serious breach" of editorial standards by Britain's press regulator.
By Adela SulimanESPN layoffs include Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber and other on-air talent
ESPN continued a summer of layoffs Friday that claimed a number of high-profile on-camera jobs, as the sports giant downsizes for the streaming era.
By Ben StraussFox News settles suit by Tucker Carlson’s former booker for $12 million
Abby Grossberg had accused Fox of tolerating a hostile work environment when she worked on Tucker Carlson's show.
By Jeremy BarrGeraldo Rivera leaves Fox News as only Geraldo could
Geraldo Rivera "quit" Fox News after being "fired," he said, from "The Five," but he received a celebratory send-off on Friday morning
By Jeremy BarrVMI student paper award upheld after plagiarism, conflict-of-interest probe
The Virginia Press Association stood by its award to the Cadet newspaper after an investigation concluded its staff hadn’t violated any contest rules.
By Paul FarhiDavid Richards, theater critic with lively touch, dies at 82
In addition to working at The Washington Post, he also had a stint as chief theater reviewer at the New York Times and wrote a biography of movie star Jean Seberg.
By Adam BernsteinNational Geographic lays off its last remaining staff writers
National Geographic is laying off its staff writers, the latest cut in a challenging environment for magazine publishing.
By Paul FarhiWho is Jesse Watters, the host replacing Tucker Carlson on Fox News?
Jesse Watters's elevation to the prime-time spot comes despite a history of statements that critics have called racist or xenophobic.
By Niha MasihJesse Watters gets Tucker Carlson’s 8 p.m. slot in Fox News shake-up
Jesse Watters takes over for Tucker Carlson, who Fox News ousted earlier this year, while Laura Ingraham’s show moves to 7 p.m., and Greg Gutfeld moves to 10 p.m.
By Jeremy BarrA new ‘golden age’ for lawyers who are good at talking on TV
Courtroom veterans are becoming busy cable-news pundits thanks to Trump's legal problems.
By Paul FarhiFanDuel makes betting lines. FanDuel’s Shams Charania moves them.
The Athletic's Shams Charania is a master of NBA scoops. But his reporting also impacts betting lines on FanDuel, for which he is also a paid contributor.
By Ben Strauss