Aug. 18: Developments in the Police Shooting in Missouri
Date: 18 August 2014
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
The New York Times is providing regular updates in the aftermath of a police shooting in Ferguson, Mo., that has sparked unrest.
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Son of Jackie Chan Arrested on Drug-related Charges, Chinese Media Report
Date: 18 August 2014
By AMY QIN
Amy QIN
Jaycee Chan, who is also an actor, was reportedly arrested along with the Taiwanese actor Ko Chen-tung as part of the crackdown on drugs in China, in which the entertainment industry has seemingly come under particular scrutiny.
The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter
Date: 17 August 2014
By ANDREW BROWN and IAN URBINA
Andrew BROWN
News analysis; number of volunteer firefighters in the United States has dropped by around 11 percent since the mid-1980s, while number of career firefighters has grown by more than 50 percent; decline is due in part to diminishing allure of volunteer firefighting,since fund-raising takes up almost half the time volunteers are on duty; officials are looking to attract new volunteers, as they save $139.8 billion annually for local governments.
The Obituary Lottery
Date: 17 August 2014
By THOMAS VINCIGUERRA
Thomas VINCIGUERRA
Op-Ed article by author Thomas Vinciguerra notes how some obituaries of noteworthy people are overshadowed by either other events or the passing of those more famous; points out death of 1960s actress Arlene Martel was hardly acknowledged by most publications because it occurred amid deaths of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall.
The Times Used 25 Unnamed Sources in 7 Days, a Reuters Critic Says
Date: 18 August 2014
By MARGARET SULLIVAN
Margaret SULLIVAN
Jack Shafer picks up the slack on my flagging AnonyWatch effort.
Improving Your Public Relations (Without a Public Relations Firm)
Date: 18 August 2014
By ROBERT J. MOORE
Robert MOORE
When other entrepreneurs ask me how they can replicate our success, I share these five lessons.
Where’s the Justice at Justice?
Date: 17 August 2014
By MAUREEN DOWD
Maureen DOWD
Maureen Dowd Op-Ed column criticizes Justice Dept and Obama administration for trying to force New York Times reporter James Risen to testify and reveal identity of confidential source in his 2006 book about bungled CIA operation; notes Risen may go to prison for refusing to testify, and that he considers Pres Obama to be greatest enemy of press freedom in a generation.
View of #Ferguson Thrust Michael Brown Shooting to National Attention
Date: 18 August 2014
By DAVID CARR
David CARR
David Carr The Media Equation column contends that protests in Ferguson, Mo, over fatal police shooting of Michael Brown illustrate how invaluable Twitter has become for the news business.