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An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on the company has resigned after being suspended
NEW YORK (AP) — A National Public Radio editor who wrote an essay criticizing his employer for promoting liberal views resigned on Wednesday, attacking NPR's new CEO on the way out. Uri Berliner, a senior editor on NPR's business desk, posted his resignation letter on X, formerly...
NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview
NEW YORK (AP) — National Public Radio has suspended a veteran editor who wrote an outside essay criticizing his employer for, in his view, journalism that reflects a liberal viewpoint with little tolerance for contrary opinions. Uri Berliner, a senior editor on NPR's business desk,...
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Top New Shows (US): 1. MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Wishbone Production 2. Archetypes, Lemonada 3. The Women’s Game, Wondery 4. The Last City, Wondery 5. Third Time’s the Charm, Underdog...
David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89
DALLAS (AP) — David E. Harris, who flew bombers for the U.S. military and broke barriers in 1964 when he became the first Black pilot hired at a major U.S. airline, has died. He was 89. Harris' family said he died March 8 in Marietta, Georgia. No cause was given. ...
Longtime NPR 'Morning Edition' host Bob Edwards dies at age 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Edwards, who anchored National Public Radio's “Morning Edition” for just under 25 years and was the baritone voice who told many Americans what had happened while they slept, has died. Edwards, who died Saturday, was 76 years old. NPR had no further details....
'NPR is cool!' How Tiny Desk Concerts became a pop culture phenomenon
NEW YORK (AP) — As DJ Mannie Fresh’s trademark “ladies and gentlemen” catchphrase ricocheted throughout the office, a giddy Juvenile, draped in white with his signature bandana, playfully swayed back and forth to the beat of his musicians. It wasn’t surprising that the native of New...
Lorrie Moore and Naomi Klein among nominees for National Book Critics Circle awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Lorrie Moore, Naomi Klein and the Egyptian writer Ahmed Naji are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards. Honorary prizes are going to Judy Blume and to a longtime ally of Blume's in the fight against book bans, the American Library Association. ...
