Iranian News Agency Plagiarizes The Onion
Date: 28 September 2012
By Robert Mackey
Robert Mackey
Apparently unaware of the unwritten rules of both ethical journalism and satire, an Iranian news agency published an edited copy of a report from The Onion on Friday, without crediting the original.
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As It Followed a Car Chase, Fox News Showed a Suicide
Date: 28 September 2012
By Brian Stelter
Brian Stelter
The episode, which occurred despite a five-second delay, led to a detailed apology from the host at the time, Shepard Smith.
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‘Honey Boo Boo’ Has the Ratings, if Not the Critics
Date: 28 September 2012
By Adam Kepler
Adam Kepler
As “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” on TLC ends its first run, the ratings show viewers loved what the critics hated.
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China Alters Its Strategy in Diplomatic Crisis With Japan
Date: 28 September 2012
By Jane Perlez
Jane Perlez
There are hints that the government was tacitly encouraging the nationalistic demonstrations against a former enemy, and has now decided to rein them in.
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Taming the High-Speed Traders
Date: 27 September 2012
By William Alden
William Alden
High-frequency trading, which dominates the market in the United States, is getting more oversight abroad. | Expectations are low as Research in Motion, maker of the BlackBerry, gets ready to report its quarterly results. | The biggest Democratic Super PAC donor is James H. Simons, the billionaire hedge fund quant and onetime math professor. | The negotiations between Glencore and Xstrata are centering on the question of who will run the new company.
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Saudi Forces Kill Two in Manhunt in Eastern Province
Date: 27 September 2012
By Christine Hauser
Christine Hauser
A man wanted by the government, and a youth with him, were shot and killed when security forces raided a house in the country’s restive eastern region of Qatif.
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For Marchionne and Winterkorn, a Parisian Showdown Is Averted
Date: 28 September 2012
By Jonathan Schultz
Jonathan Schultz
On Friday, the chiefs of Fiat and Volkswagen resolved a dispute over leadership of an industry lobbying group.
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News Quiz | September 28, 2012
Date: 28 September 2012
By Anastasia Economides
Anastasia Economides
See what you know about the news of the day.
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News Quiz | September 27, 2012
Date: 27 September 2012
By Anastasia Economides
Anastasia Economides
See what you know about the news of the day.
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Fandango.com Hires Away Entertainment Weekly’s Longtime Oscar Expert
Date: 27 September 2012
By Brooks Barnes
Brooks Barnes
The hiring of Dave Karger, 17 years at the magazine, reflects the strategy of Fandango to expand beyond ticket sales.
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