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NBC’s anchor Brian Williams is in trouble, but respect for the medium is already gone
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Beverly Hills council, celebrities campaign against Brunei over anti-gay laws
New Islamic laws punish adultery and gay relationships with stoning
Colbert’s pungent wit takes social change out of satire
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TV host David Letterman to retire next year
Near-instant speculation on who will replace America’s longest running late-night host
RTÉ calls for reform of defamation law
The broadcaster is seeking clarity on ‘honest opinion’ defence following ‘Pantigate’ payouts
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Comedian replaces Jay Leno as NBC network tries to attract younger adult viewers
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Hundreds of inmates in California are on hunger strike to protest at indefinite solitary confinement
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