Media Decoder

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Arising from the free-form San Francisco radio scene of the 1960s, he became an influential voice on the powerhouse WPLJ in New York.

Conservative outlets have painted Mr. Cohen as a traitor to the conservative cause, while liberal organizations focused on what he said he did for Donald J. Trump.

He fought prejudice and incarceration during World War II to lead a successful career, becoming one of the first editors of color at a metropolitan newspaper.

The article challenges the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, of multiple murders last year, and has led to a debate about England’s restrictions on trial reporting.

The seven-year run of the hit series, which ends on Thursday, mirrors the story of the television business during that time.

Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in the company’s overall live TV strategy.

The 69-year-old TV anchor, who graces a cover of this year’s swimsuit issue, was fine showing dimples but wanted to avoid looking “too boobalicious.”...