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Reports on the libel suit filed by Massachusetts Superior Board judge Ernest B. Murphy against the "Boston Herald." Murphy's assertion that the paper misstated facts about his handling of a young rape victim's case which resulted in thousands of angry letters and at least two death threats directed at him; His claim that his personal and professional reputation had been damaged; Appearance of a Herald reporter on a Fox News television program.

Reports on Superior Court judge Ernest Murphy's testimony in his libel suit against “The Boston Herald” that he never told lawyers that a 14-year-old victim of statutory rape needed to “get over it.”

Reports on the announcement of the U.S. Justice Department that it had begun an antitrust investigation into the planned investment of the New York Times Co. in "Boston Metro," a free daily newspaper owned by a unit of Metro International.

Reports that Journal Register Co. is buying 21st Century Newspapers Inc. in the U.S.

The article focuses on the acquisition of the New Orleans newspaper "The Times-Picayune" by its rival "The Advocate." Topics covered include the impact of the acquisition on the employees of the acquired newspaper, the rivalry between the two newspapers which faced a digital approach to the challenges of the news industry, and the social, economic, and political issues covered by the newspapers.

This article reports on the sale of the newspaper "Santa Clarita Valley Signal" by Paladin Multimedia Group to Richard Budman, former publisher of "The Signal", and his wife Chris Budman. It discusses the significance of the newspaper to Santa Clarita Valley in Los Angeles County, California, and the concerns of the community on the sale of the newspaper.

Announces the decline in the 2003 third quarter earnings of the International Paper Co.

The article reports on the print hub which is a group of 56 journalists at The Times who will shepherd the day's news articles from their original digital presentations to the following day's physical paper is at work. It states that the print hub was established in 2017 wherein designers, editors, photo editors and news assistants are sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in long rows of desks.

The article reports on the announcement of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce that it will push through with plans to impose tariffs on Canadian newsprint as of August 3, 2018, highlighting the significant increase in paper cost.

The article reports that Argentina based news paper "Buenos Aires Herald" has closed as it was effected by technological changes which has made it difficult for small newspapers across the world to stay afloat and also because of neglect by a string ofowners who seemed to care little about publication's history and how it could adapt to themodern world.

The article reports on the declining fortunes of the newspapers of New Jersey as part of a retrenchment in newspaper publishing throughout the U.S. in 2016. It mentions that the performance of the industry have been felt acutely because of the role of New Jersey newspapers in holding powerful people and institutions accountable in a state which lacks a major independent television station.

The article focuses on newspaper "The Henley Standard" which found itself in problem over decision to retire word "Sir" as form of address for letters to editor and mentions views of reader Lyn Patey on the same.

The article focuses on the decline of local newspapers, reflecting on the author's experience working for a small daily paper and highlighting the significant impact of the loss of community-based journalism on the polarization and political confusion in society today.

The article discusses holding company Berkshire Hathaway Inc's investments in The Richmond Times-Dispatch and other newspapers it has acquired. Berkshire has spent money on upgrading the papers' information technology and production facilities, and has also experimented with online initiatives for the publications. Berkshire chairman Warren Buffett has stated his fondness for newspapers, of which his company has bought close to 70.

The article discusses the involvement of sisters Christy Lynn, Elsie Lynn, and Polly Lynn in managing local newspapers throughout Vermont as of August 15, 2013. Topics addressed include the sisters' family background in the newspaper business and the role of their father, Angelo Lynn, as owner of the papers, and strategies for successful management of community newspapers.

The article discusses the purchase of "The Boston Globe" newspaper by John W. Henry, owner of baseball team the Boston Red Sox, on August 3, 2013, highlighting the sale's role in a trend of an increasing number of newspapers purchased by local owners in the U.S. Topics addressed include the paper's previous ownership by media company The New York Times Company, and reaction to Henry's purchase in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article reports on the decline in newsprint demand due to paper companies' increase in newsprint prices according to data from the Newspaper Association of America. It states that the restraining of supplies of paper companies is the cause of the continuing increase in newsprint prices. Newspapers such as "The Wall Street Journal" and "Los Angeles Times" reportedly downsized their papers. Analysts predicted the improvement of prices by 2009.

The article focuses on the newspaper "Etilaat e Roz" founded by Afghani resident Zaki Daryabi, and talks of popularity due to free Afghan news media and reports about Afghan democracy post the defeat of Taliban by international coalition, and challenges of political pressure and finance.

The article discusses a trend of media companies such as Gannett, Tribune Company, and E.W. Scripps spinning off their newspaper operations into separate companies. The author discusses the reasoning behind a lack of optimism regarding the future of print newspapers, and he discusses the economic aspects of the print newspaper industry.

Discusses a dispute between the newsprint industry and newspaper publishers in the United States, as of May 2001. Impact of increased newsprint prices on the newspaper industry; Effect of declining revenues and the conservation of paper on publishers' willingness to pay more for newsprint.

The article discusses investor interest in small-market newspapers in the U.S., at a time when large-city publications are suffering from layoffs and declining circulation. Michael Schroeder purchased two small papers in Connecticut, and Tennessee Valley Printing Co. bought a Florence, Alabama publication from the New York Times Co. for around $12 million.

The article focuses on South Africa's fastest growing South African newspaper, the "Daily Sun" and its editor Deon du Plessis. A discussion of the paper's content, which includes sports and local news, circulation, popularity with black readers, history, and successful attempts to market itself to black middle class readers, is presented.

The author reports that MediaNews Group Inc., the newspaper chain controlled by William Dean Singleton, has announced plans to acquire four Knight-Ridder Inc. newspapers. According to the author, the four papers are among the 12 that McClatchy Newspapers Inc. purchased from McClatchy Newspapers Inc. The acquisition involves "The San Jose Mercury News," "The Contra Costa Times," "The Pioneer Press," and the "The Herald" of Monterey County, California.

The article discusses Serge July who was involved in Jean-Paul Sartre's founding of the French newspaper, "Liberation," in 1973. Now, July is the director of the newspaper which, despite Edouard de Rothschild's $25 million investment last year, is facing serious financial difficulties. The history of the newspaper and the changes it has undergone since its founding are chronicled. Despite these problems, and growing criticism of both the paper and its director, July has no plans to step down.

Discusses the conversion of some newspapers from broadsheet to tabloid. Use of this strategy by some papers to bring readers back; Reference to the dwindling circulation of some newspapers; Appeal of tabloids for large metropolitan areas; Concern among advertisers that they will have less impact in a tabloid than in a broadsheet; Description of broadsheet as being in a period of decline; Competition from a growing number of outlets, including free metro tabloids, for consumer attention and advertising dollars.

The article reports on the feud among four local periodicals at Greenwich Villave in Lower Manhattan, New York City that are vying for supremacy. It shows the fallout of "WestView News" that led its contributors to start a rival publication called "New WestView News," as well as the threat of defamation between columnist George Capsis and publisher Arthur Schwartz in "The Village Sun." Also noted is the goal of "The Village View" editor Kim Plosia to produce a local paper without interference.

The article reports that many Repulicans and independent politicians in Oklahoma have cancelled their subscriptions to the daily newspaper "The Enid News & Eagle" due to its endorsement of politician Hillary Clinton for U.S. president in 2016.

The article reports on the decision of editor Kevin Boyle to start his own newspaper called "The Rockaway Times" in which the paper will be delivered to apartment buildings and houses and left in busy storefronts in Queens, New York in 2014.

The article reports that the employees of The Boston Globe has united to deliver newspapers to subscribers who were angry about the delivery problems, and presents views of Beth Healy, a business reporter, on the work.

The article reports that the Hearst Corp. said it would sell or close the "San Francisco Chronicle" newspaper if it cannot make steep cuts in costs which would include large layoffs among its 1500 employees. The company said the newspaper lost $50 million in 2008. The announcement makes it possible San Francisco, California could become the first major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.

The article reports that Tribune Co. is substantially increasing investments in the television stations it owns, even as it imposes budget cuts on its stable of newspapers. KSWB-TV in San Diego, California has hired several dozen employees to create a local news broadcast. Tribune innovation officer Lee Abrams will introduce a non-conventional format for the program.

This article profiles the Queens, New York-based Times Newsweekly newspaper. The Times Newsweekly is an exclusively local newspaper, focusing only on events taking place in Queens. The article examines the standing of the Times as a purely local newspaper, and notes that, while larger-scale periodicals have struggled financially during the 21st century, local newspapers such as the Times Newsweekly have thrived.

This article discusses the state of the Boston Globe newspaper, which will be closing the last three remaining overseas bureaus because of budget cuts. Individuals who wish to buy the newspaper approve of this decision as they feel the Globe should cover more local issues than those overseas. One of those individuals is Jack Welch, the former General Electric Co. chairman, who has publicly admitted his desire to purchase the newspaper from the New York Times Co.

The article reports on the December 2006 sale of "The Star Tribune" of Minneapolis from the McClatchy Company to the privately held Avista Capital Partners for $530 million. McClatchy claims the "Star Tribune" was a drag on the companies finances. Critics of the sale wonder if Avista, an equity firm with no other publishing businesses, is capable of running a newspaper.

This article describes the ouster of Dean Baquet as editor of the "Los Angeles Times." Baquet follows publisher Jeffrey M. Johnson, who was also ousted. Both men openly objected to staffing cuts ordered by the Tribune Company in September 2006. Johnson's successor, David Hiller, met with Baquet and announced after the meeting that he and Baquet had significant differences on the future direction of the newspaper.

The author reports that businesspeople and civic leaders are showing interest in owning their local newspapers again. Recent comments made regarding "The Los Angeles Times" by real estate billionaire Eli Broad are reviewed. The author reviews how a group led by advertising executive Brian P. Tierney recently purchased "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Philadelphia Daily News." The social and economic aspects of the trend are discussed.

The article focuses on the future of Knight Ridder Inc., the nation's second-largest newspaper chain. The author suggests that the company's future will influence the future of what has come to be known as the mainstream media. The company was recently put of sale. Various offers being made for the company are reviewed. The author reviews how Knight Ridder owns 32 daily newspapers, including the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Miami Herald.

Reports that new managers at the "Los Angeles Times" are pushing for more news coverage of celebrities and the entertainment industry in an effort to turnaround sagging circulation and advertising. Plans to link coverage between the print edition and the company's Web site; Number of Pulitzer Prizes the newspaper has won since being acquired by the Tribune Co. despite the advertising and circulation losses; Comments from Scott Smith, president of the Tribune's publishing arm, regarding the disappointing performance of the "Los Angeles Times"; Assessment of the newspaper industry as a whole, suggesting that the Times are experiencing the same problems as other major metropolitan dailies; Challenges that are considered unique to the Times' market.

Looks at a publication from Forest City Ratner called "The Brooklyn Standard." How Forest City Ratner is the company promoting the development of an arena project in downtown Brooklyn; Comments from Patti Hagan of the Prospect Heights Action Coalition and Joseph DePlasco of Forest City Ratner; How the Forest City Ratner newspaper is really and advertisement for the proposed arena.

Reports on the temporary publication stoppage of the archdiocesan newspaper 'Catholic New York' in New York. Duration of the publication halt; Implementation of cost cutting by the New York archdiocese; Alteration of public cycle.