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DAVID BAUDER

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Voice-cloning technology bringing a key Supreme Court moment to 'life'

The use of a voice-cloning technology marrying old audio clips to an actor's narration is bringing an historic U.S. Supreme Court decision to life

Voice-cloning technology bringing a key Supreme Court moment to 'life'
Election|News|Opinion|US

Taking presidential debates out of commission's hands virtually guarantees fewer viewers

The two planned presidential debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump that were swiftly organized this week are good news for CNN and ABC News

Taking presidential debates out of commission's hands virtually guarantees fewer viewers
MidEast|News|Technology|Videos|World

Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

The shutdown and seizure by Israel of an Associated Press video camera that provided a live glimpse into Gaza raised concerns about how a new media law could be used to restrict war coverage

Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial, but he knows his favorite television analysts

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts
News|Political|US

The Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish

The Washington Post says it reported on a story about a controversial flag being flown outside the home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito years ago, but chose not to write about it

The Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish
Crime|News|US

Swift Trump verdict has the media considering history's sweep — and the polarizing figure behind it

After nearly two days of waiting at a Manhattan courtroom, a verdict in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial came swiftly as news organizations were getting ready to leave

Swift Trump verdict has the media considering history's sweep — and the polarizing figure behind it
News|Opinion|US

How the media covered the aftermath of Trump's conviction — and his remarks the following morning

CNN and MSNBC both cut away from former President Donald Trump's live remarks Friday about halfway through to offer fact checks, and never returned

How the media covered the aftermath of Trump's conviction — and his remarks the following morning
Business|News

Sally Buzbee steps down as executive editor of The Washington Post

Sally Buzbee has stepped down after three years as executive editor of The Washington Post, one of journalism's most storied brands

Sally Buzbee steps down as executive editor of The Washington Post
Business|News

With its top editor abruptly gone, The Washington Post grapples with a hastily announced restructure

One of the nation's top news organizations was in some turmoil following a hastily-announced restructuring plan that led to the exodus of the newspaper's executive editor

With its top editor abruptly gone, The Washington Post grapples with a hastily announced restructure
Business|Crime|Finance

What will become of The Epoch Times with its chief financial officer accused of money laundering?

Federal prosecutors this week arrested the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times and said he directed millions of dollars gained through criminal schemes to the company and himself

What will become of The Epoch Times with its chief financial officer accused of money laundering?
Business|News|Technology|US

After editor's departure, Washington Post's publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories

The Washington Post's new CEO and publisher is facing questions about whether he made recent efforts to conceal his involvement in the aftermath of a British phone hacking scandal a decade ago

After editor's departure, Washington Post's publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories
Opinion

The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US

A trio of extraordinary stories are increasing the pressure on The Washington Post's new leadership, along with highlighting the differences in journalism practices in England and the United States

The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US
News|US

Newly named Washington Post editor decides not to take job after backlash, will stay in Britain

The Washington Post says that Robert Winnett, who had been named to take over the organization's core newsroom functions later this year, will not take the job after all

Newly named Washington Post editor decides not to take job after backlash, will stay in Britain
Entertainment|News

Off the TV screen and into real life: An MSNBC event illustrates the rise of 'event journalism'

For one weekend day this fall in New York — and for a price — MSNBC fans can see many of their favorite personalities in real life

Off the TV screen and into real life: An MSNBC event illustrates the rise of 'event journalism'
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

This week's televised debate is crucial for Biden and Trump — and for CNN as well

The stakes are high for Joe Biden and Donald Trump for Thursday's first presidential debate

This week's televised debate is crucial for Biden and Trump — and for CNN as well
Business|Finance

The AP is setting up a sister organization seeking grants to support local and state news

The Associated Press says it is setting up a sister organization to solicit donor funding in support of local and state news, both at AP and elsewhere

The AP is setting up a sister organization seeking grants to support local and state news
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports|Technology

A fresh start for NBC Olympics: No more 'plausibly live' for Paris Games this summer

The days of “plausibly live” Olympics coverage on NBC are coming to an end

A fresh start for NBC Olympics: No more 'plausibly live' for Paris Games this summer
Election|News|US

How did CNN's moderators do in the Biden-Trump debate? It almost didn't matter that they were there

It almost didn't seem to matter that CNN's Dana Bash and Jake Tapper were on stage for the much-awaited presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

How did CNN's moderators do in the Biden-Trump debate? It almost didn't matter that they were there
Election|News|Political|US

Fact checks were prevalent during and after the Biden-Trump debate — but not for real-time viewers

Those with an interest can find several exhaustive, independent fact checks of claims made by Joe Biden and Donald Trump during their televised debate on Thursday night

Fact checks were prevalent during and after the Biden-Trump debate — but not for real-time viewers
News|Opinion|Political|US

A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments

President Biden's performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump led to some extraordinary media moments

A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments
News|Opinion|Political|US

Why was it a surprise? Biden's debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story

Did the media covering President Biden miss a story that was right in front of them

Why was it a surprise? Biden's debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story
Entertainment

Pop-soul band Lake Street Dive wants to spread a little joy around. What's wrong with that?

They call it a “joyful rebellion.”

Pop-soul band Lake Street Dive wants to spread a little joy around. What's wrong with that?
Entertainment|News|Technology

Media upheaval: CNN cutting about 100 jobs, and CBS News president announces resignation

There's more upheaval in the media business

Media upheaval: CNN cutting about 100 jobs, and CBS News president announces resignation
Business|Election|News|US

Some smaller news outlets in swing states can't afford election coverage. AP is helping them

The Associated Press says it will provide free campaign and election night coverage to dozens of small and independent newsrooms located in swing states, through a program funded by a Knight Foundation grant

Some smaller news outlets in swing states can't afford election coverage. AP is helping them
Election|News|Opinion|US

Biden's challenge: Will he ever satisfy the media's appetite for questions about his ability?

If you watched President Joe Biden's news conference, two weeks after a poor debate performance, you may have been reassured by his ability to talk about complex issues

Biden's challenge: Will he ever satisfy the media's appetite for questions about his ability?

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