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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter, raising press-freedom concerns
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (369+ words) WASHINGTON D.C., DC " Federal investigators searched the Virginia home of a Washington Post reporter Wednesday as part of an investigation into a government contractor'accused of mishandling classified documents, a move that experts say raises serious First Amendment concerns. The Federal Bureau…...
Pentagon demands journalists sign pledge restricting information gathering
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (463+ words) WASHINGTON " The Pentagon on Friday announced sweeping new restrictions on journalists covering the Defense Department, requiring reporters to pledge they will not obtain or publish any information " even if unclassified " unless it has been expressly authorized by the government. Defense…...
Iran detains family of journalist to pressure her resignation
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Iran detained the family members of an Iran International journalist Saturday in retaliation for the channel's coverage of the country's war with Israel, threatening to hold them until the journalist resigned from her position. The London-based…...
Sovereignty triumphs at Belmont, besting Journalism
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (206+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado traversed the field of eight on a fast Saratoga track after downpours throughout…...
WUSA9 reporter visits Montgomery County school to inspire future journalists
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (227+ words) WHEATON, Md. " As part of WUSA9s ongoing mission to connect with and inspire local communities, reporter Alexis Wainwright visited Eastern Middle School in Montgomery County on Wednesday for Career Day." Wainwright met with sixth through eighth grade students and led three engaging…...
WUSA9 Visits Langley High School's journalism class
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (297+ words) Meteorologist Miri Marshall spoke to students about careers in journalism. [View image] To stream WUSA on your phone, you need the WUSA app. MCLEAN, Va. " It may have been a cloudy day outside, but a very lively discussion was unfolding…...