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Comments on a court ruling which ordered a reporter for "Time" magazine to jail for contempt and the issuance of a subpoena to a reporter for "The New York Times," in the same case. Federal investigation of whether the Bush administration had illegally disclosed the identity of a covert officer of the Central Intelligence Agency to the syndicated columnist Robert Novak and other journalists; Implications for the constitutionally protected privilege of reporters to shield their sources.

Lists several magazines sold in the U.S. “Cosmopolitan”; “Glamour”; “Vogue”.

Editorial. Discusses the role of “The NewYork Times” journal. Recognition of the primary function of the paper in giving news while maintaining its local identity; Citation of the distribution of the paper in other U.S. states.

The author offers observation on the anger being directed at the news media and the danger facing them, especially those covering the rallies of 2016 U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. Topics discussed include accusations of Trump against the news media, remarks from Joanne Lipman, editor in chief of the USA Today Network, on the reason the national media missed the rise of Trump, and statement from Rod Dreher, a senor editor at The American Conservative.

An excerpt from a conversation with executive editor Dean Baquet on press freedom is presented.

The article focuses on the need for public involvement in the press for keeping it intact from the influential people of the society.

The article reports on the refusal of senior adviser to the president Ivanka Trump on journalism condemnation in the U.S.

The article discusses the reporting of news stories with a large following as of June 16, 2013, highlighting a trend towards the breaking of news by smaller and less traditional news outlets. Topics addressed include news website Gawker's reporting of alleged crack-cocaine use by Toronto, Canada Mayor Rob Ford; the role of technology and the internet in the reporting of stories; and whistleblower Edward Snowden's leak of U.S. government information to the Guardian newspaper.

Reports on the influence of bloggers, people who publish the sites known as Web logs, on the news media sector. Conservative bloggers' exposure of flaws in a report by Dan Rather, which led to his decision to resign as anchor of the "CBS Evening News"; Resignation of Eason Jordan, chief news executive at CNN; Excerpt from call center manager, Edward Morrissey's blog about the Jordan controversy.

The article offers the author's insights regarding contemporary journalism and the platforms of news reporting.

The newest addition to the newsroom of Politico makes a statement about the news Web site's priorities. It's a stage set with lights, microphones, an anchor desk and five high-definition cameras so that reporters and editors can produce hours of live programming for Internet viewers. The race is on at places that, until recently, did not think they could be or would be in the live video business. The Internet and a fleet of devices like the iPad have made it possible for, say, The Wall Street Journal to compete with CNBC and CNN for viewers' time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

International IRAQI PRESS FACES CLASH [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Re ''Keeping Their Opinions to Themselves'' (Oct. 19): The New York Times has for most of its history done a good job in preventing bias in its reporting. It must recognize that the majority of claims of bias in the past have simply been attempts to muzzle the press. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article announces that three nonprofit literary presses named Archipelago Books of Brooklyn, Dalkey Archive Press of Champaign and Etruscan Press of Wilkes-Barre have received the inaugural International Literature Awards of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Shares a personal account regarding journalism and issues related to news media.

Criticizes the fictions and failing news coverage in Iraq made by Newsweek, a news magazine publication in the U.S.

Focuses on the enforcement of rules against indecency on television and radio. Efforts to increase ratings of programs; Discussion on culture war in news media; Responsibility of broadcasters on making decisions about appropriate programs.

Discusses how news anchor Brian Williams will succeed Tom Brokaw as the host of "NBC Nightly News." How Williams has worked with the show's executive producer, Stephen Capus, since 1986 at WCAU, a station in Philadelphia; Confidence of NBC executives in the ability of Williams to maintain the program's rank as the top-rated among the other 3 network evening newscasts; Consideration of the close working relationship and friendship between Williams and Capus; Reference to how the two men often cite lines from movies such as 'The Godfather' and excerpts from famous speeches made by former presidents such as Lyndon B. Johnson; How Williams studied the news broadcasts of anchor Carl Proper as a child due to his passion for broadcast journalism.

Focuses on the approach of the undecided voters in questioning the U.S. presidential candidates during the second debate. Impact of the open-ended questions on the debate; Differences between undecided voters and campaign journalists in questioning the candidates; Impact of several Americans to the press.

Reports on the criticism by the European press on U.S. President George W. Bush's address to the United nations. Contention by the "Financial Times" that the Bush administration systematically refused to engage in what actually has happened in Iraq; Editorial of "The Independent" on the hint gave by Bush in his speech of the catastrophic war under way in Iraq; Argument by the "Nasz Dziennik" that Bush attacked Iraq in defiance of those nations that called for the authorization for invasion.

Relates the author's experience attempting to report on U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney's election campaign for "The New York Times." The lack of seats for reporters on Air Force Two; Author's efforts to attend Cheney's campaign events every day; Images of Cheney.

Discusses the evolution of news coverage and delivery. Effects of the combination of new sources of news on newsmakers, media and the public; Impact of the increasing need for speed in news delivery on television networks and newspaper companies; Rise of saturation in media coverage.

Offers thoughts on political reporters and the Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. Attitudes of the reporters; Opportunities for reporters to meet their public; Comments of reporters, including Howard Fineman, chief political reporter for "Newsweek"; Aspects of convention reporting; How frustration is a part of the media experience; Rituals and drama during the conventions.

Reports on the South Korean government's dismantling of the press club system. Elimination of press clubs in many government offices; Opening of briefing rooms open to all; Factors leading to the dismantling of the system.

Features investigative reporter Seymour M. Hersh. Subjects of reporting; Awards and criticisms received; Articles wrote.

Reports on the protest leveled against U.S. broadcaster CBS by British tabloids for showing a picture of Princess Diana Spencer of Wales after her fatal crash in August 1997. News segment on a still photograph confiscated from a journalist following the princess; Outrage in the part of the British public due to the broadcaster's indifference to family members.

Discusses the implications of all-consuming news stories in American culture. Experience of the author being caught up in a news drama involving 'The New York Times'; Discussion of elements that are central to these stories; Coverage of the 'New York Times' scandal; Role of the Internet; Destructive side of such a news story.

Reports on the views of the Southeast Asian press on the U.S.-led war against Iraq on April 10, 2003.

Reports on the efforts of the Chinese government to suppress the press prior to the 16th Congress of the Communist Party in 2002. Types of stories which journalists have been ordered not to report, including independent reporting on leadership changes and social ills such as dog-eating and violent crime; Increased freedoms afforded the Chinese press since the 1990s; Stories reported by Chinese newspapers despite such repression.

Deals with the status of the press in Indonesia after the resignation of President Makam Suharto. Details on the press freedom in the country; Changes in the press system.