Fox News fined $1 million for sex harassment and retaliation
July 2, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.
‘Bombshell’ almost died; How Charlize Theron helped saved it
December 11, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — It was two weeks before cameras were to start rolling on a film about the sexual misconduct scandals at Fox News that ended the reign of Roger Ailes and things were rolling along smoothly...
Gretchen Carlson wants to speak freely about Fox News tenure
November 2, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — When Gretchen Carlson heard that NBC News was considering letting people out of their non-disclosure agreements involving alleged sexual misconduct at the network, she couldn't help but think of the NDA she signed with Fox News before her departure three years ago...
Showtime’s Ailes series has modest start, but it’s early
July 2, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Intensely loyal viewers routinely make Fox News Channel the most-watched cable network each week. So how many people want to watch a miniseries about Roger Ailes, the man who developed and ran the place for its first two decades?
At 50, Watts relishes in a plethora of rich roles
June 27, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — It's often said that actresses have trouble finding meaty roles as they get older, but at age 50, Naomi Watts is flourishing, with two key projects that share a common theme — strong women determined to have their voices heard...
White House deputy chief receiving millions from Fox
November 23, 2018 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine has received millions of dollars in severance from Fox News Channel's parent company and is owed millions more, a new financial disclosure report shows...
Fox News to White House: Bill Shine is Trump’s new image man
August 13, 2018 GMTBRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — For years he dutifully carried out Roger Ailes' orders, earning himself the nickname "the Butler" at Fox News...
From Ailes to Trump: Meet Bill Shine, Trump’s new image man
August 13, 2018 GMTBRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — For years he dutifully carried out Roger Ailes' orders, earning himself the nickname "the Butler" at Fox News...
Reports: Ousted Fox News executive Bill Shine accepts senior Trump administration position
June 28, 2018 GMTNEW YORK — Former Fox News co-President Bill Shine, who was forced out amid the network's mishandling of sexual harassment allegations, has accepted a senior position in the Trump administration, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
10 Things to Know for Today
November 30, 2017 GMTYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:...
CBS News and PBS cut ties to Rose following sex allegations
November 22, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — CBS News and PBS both cut ties to Charlie Rose on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after several women who worked with him on his PBS interview show alleged a pattern of sexual misconduct, including groping and walking naked in front of them...
After bombshell Weinstein revelations, many ask, ‘Why now’?
October 7, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Why now?
That was the first question many were asking this weekend after explosive revelations came to light about Harvey Weinstein, one of Hollywood's most powerful men, and decades of alleged sexual harassment on his part...
O’Reilly says his ouster was hit job and business decision
September 19, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Bill O'Reilly said Tuesday that his firing from Fox News Channel in April was a "political hit job" and that his network's parent company made a business decision to get rid of him...
Roger Ailes’ legacy: Transforming media and politics
May 19, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Few media titans can claim a lasting legacy. They make their impact felt during stellar careers, and are honored and rewarded for it...
Fox News founder Roger Ailes died of complications from fall
May 18, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Roger Ailes, the communications maestro who transformed television news and America's political conversation by creating and ruling Fox News Channel for two decades before being ousted last year for alleged sexual harassment, died Thursday, according to his wife, Elizabeth Ailes...
Reactions to the death of Fox News founder Roger Ailes
May 18, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Reaction to the death of Fox News founder Roger Ailes' death on Thursday:
"He wasn't perfect, but Roger Ailes was my friend & I loved him...
A look back on the life of Roger Ailes
May 18, 2017 GMTBorn in Warren, Ohio on May 15, 1940, Roger Ailes rose from local TV in Cleveland, Ohio, to build the Fox News Channel, changing the face of 24-hour news only to be ousted in a sex harassment scandal in 2016...
Pressure on Fox to change not likely to go away
May 2, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Stories about an abusive workplace at Fox News Channel aren't likely to go away even after claiming the jobs of Roger Ailes, Bill O'Reilly and Bill Shine...
Without O’Reilly, Fox News faces its toughest test
April 20, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel has thrived despite losing founding leader Roger Ailes and next generation star Megyn Kelly within the past nine months...
Is Bill O’Reilly too big to fail?
April 6, 2017 GMTFox News, where women work at their own risk in a misogynist culture frozen somewhere in the 1950s, is back in crisis mode. Nine months after chairman and accused sexual harasser Roger Ailes was forced out, we’re wondering whether accused sexual harasser Bill O’Reilly will be forced out, too.
Bill O’Reilly, ex-Fox chief hit with more sexual allegations
April 4, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A Fox News contributor came forward to level more sexual-harassment allegations against deposed chief executive Roger Ailes on Monday, two days after it was revealed the network's most popular on-air personality, Bill O'Reilly, has settled multiple complaints about his own behavior with women...
You Said It, Nov. 1
November 1, 2016 GMTDonald Trump told the truth
Donald Trump was being frank and honest, and told the truth on the bus. A dozen women have come forward to prove he was telling the truth. Donald also told the truth when he said it was “LOCKER-ROOM TALK.” (Probably when he was in the LOCKER-ROOM of his golf club with his golf buddies: Roger Ailes and Bill Cosby — comparing techniques!)
Trump TV could be goal of campaign -- Jeff Ford
October 30, 2016 GMTDonald Trump's plan is now clear. His real goal, after losing the election, is Trump TV, a far right alternative to Fox News.
Why does this make sense?
Trump will have absolute power over content with no restrictions or fact checks and full freedom to launch attacks or conspiracy theories against all perceived enemies.
Fox News’ recently named co-presidents sign new contracts
September 14, 2016 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Fox News co-presidents Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine have signed new long-term contracts...
Geraldo Rivera says he regrets backing Roger Ailes
September 9, 2016 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Geraldo Rivera says he's "filled with regret" for initially discounting the sexual harassment allegations against his former Fox News Channel boss, Roger Ailes, and is apologizing for his skepticism...
10 Things to Know for Wednesday
September 7, 2016 GMTYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:
1. INFAMOUS COLD CASE CLOSED WITH CONFESSION
A Minnesota man admits to abducting and killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling nearly 27 years ago, recounting a crime that led to changes in national sex offender laws...