The Partisan Corners of the News
Date: 08 May 2011
By Teddy Wayne
Teddy Wayne
A Pew poll found that 44 percent of Republicans who use the Internet to get political news usually go to sites that share their point of view, versus 37 percent of Democrats.
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European Ventures Seek to Fill a Void in World News
Date: 08 May 2011
By Eric Pfanner
Eric Pfanner
As news organizations close foreign bureaus, journalists, entrepreneurs and government bodies are trying to make up the difference.
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News Corp.’s Interest in Formula One Raises Alarms
Date: 08 May 2011
By Eric Pfanner
Eric Pfanner
The Murdochs are prepared to spend a lot of money to put Formula One racing on BSkyB, as well as on other News Corp.-owned or affiliated pay-TV siblings.
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JPMorgan in Talks to Settle S.E.C. Inquiry Into Securities
Date: 07 May 2011
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
An investigation into mortgage-linked securities gained momentum after Goldman Sachs admitted a “mistake” and paid $550 million.
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Persistence of a Father Brings News in a Killing
Date: 07 May 2011
By Erica Goode
Erica Goode
Last month, three men were arrested in connection with the murder of John Joseph McCabe in 1969.
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Sales Surge 50% for Maker of Monster Energy Drinks
Date: 07 May 2011
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The Hansen Natural Corporation, the maker of Monster Energy drinks, posted a 50 percent increase in quarterly sales, setting off a 4.5 percent gain in its share price on Friday.
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News From the Advertising Industry
Date: 08 May 2011
By Stuart Elliott
Stuart Elliott
Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies.
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The Goody Pile Survives Bad News
Date: 07 May 2011
“NO salvaging, scavenging and/or picking of recyclables” reads the new sign at the Shelter Island town recycling center.
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A Highly Praised Schools Bill Hits Some Snags
Date: 07 May 2011
By Kristen McQueary
Kristen McQueary
A highly praised schools bill that sailed through the Senate has hit snags as it heads for the House. For one thing, Chicago Teachers Union is raising a red flag.
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The White House’s Bedtime Bombshell
Date: 08 May 2011
By Arthur S. Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane
Presses were rolling, but The Times was just gearing up.
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