In Britain, ‘Stupidity’ Defense Has a Drawback
Date: 16 October 2014
By KATRIN BENNHOLD
Katrin BENNHOLD
Charles Brooks, husband of Rebekah Brooks, seeks to be reimbursed for legal costs of his defense after being acquitted from Britain's phone hacking scandal by claiming he was too 'stupid' to commit crime; is denied payment by Justice John Saunders, who rules that Brooks is not entitled to anything because of his clumsily suspicious behavior.
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Nielsen Recount Strips ABC News of Win Over NBC News
Date: 15 October 2014
By BILL CARTER
Bill CARTER
Nielsen Company acknowledges that it reported inaccurate ratings for past seven months; reveals that ABC did not top NBC’s evening newscast during week of Sept 29 for the first time in over 260 weeks, as previously reported.
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Reddit Debuts an Official Mobile App
Date: 15 October 2014
By MIKE ISAAC
Mike ISAAC
After nearly 10 years, an online messaging board with 174 million regular monthly users is focusing on its mobile efforts.
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Bill Simmons’s Return Sets Intrigue in Motion at ESPN
Date: 15 October 2014
By JONATHAN MAHLER and RICHARD SANDOMIR
Jonathan MAHLER
Return of Bill Simmons to ESPN marks beginning of intrigue as one of America's most popular sports personalities and network jockey in advance of his contract expiration in 2015; Simmons served three-week suspension for criticism of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, earning reputation as free-speech martyr on social media; some speculate Simmons may follow other outspoken media stars who have struck out on their own.
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Congressman Urges C.D.C. Director to Read the News
Date: 16 October 2014
By ALAN RAPPEPORT
Alan RAPPEPORT
Members of Congress suggested that the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not grasp the gravity of the Ebola crisis. Or read the news.
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