Ratings Slip at MSNBC as Jet Coverage Lifts CNN

The decline in ratings for MSNBC has been tied to gains for CNN because of its extensive coverage of the missing Malaysian airliner.

Tense Moments in de Blasio’s TV Interview

On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Mayor Bill de Blasio faced pointed questions about his stance on New York charter schools and conceded that his public-relations efforts had to improve.

    



The TV Watch: Staying on Script, for Now

The debut of “Ronan Farrow Daily” on MSNBC did not surprise and followed a standard formula.

    



Seeking a Lead on News, Network Turns to Data-Mining Media Group

News organizations are rushing to form alliances with new companies they hope can give them an edge in finding stories and attracting younger viewers.

    



MSNBC Makes Room for Ronan Farrow, Rearranging the Schedule

The 26-year-old will host an hour show on 1 p.m. as the network changes its daily lineup.

    



For Christie and MSNBC, a Messy Divorce Plays Out in Public View

The improbable relationship between a governor with his eyes on the White House and a network determined to break into the top tier has curdled in a spectacularly public fashion.

    



For News Media, a Mostly Cautious Approach to Newtown Tapes

While two local Connecticut newspapers rushed to make the full recordings available, other media outlets held back.

    



Martin Bashir Resigns From MSNBC Over Palin Comments

The host says his decision follows “ill-judged comments” about Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential nominee.

    



Alec Baldwin’s Show on MSNBC Is Canceled

The actor had been suspended since Nov. 15 after conceding he had made a gay slur in a confrontation with a photographer.

    



MSNBC Suspends Alec Baldwin and His Talk Show

The actor Alec Baldwin, who hosts “Up Late,” caused an uproar after video was released of a confrontation he had with reporters, in which he used a gay slur.

    



CNN Ratings Fall as Health Care Coverage Rises

CNN fell to fifth place during the week, below Fox News and MSNBC, as well as HLN and CNBC.

    



CNN Jolts Ratings Race With ‘Blackfish’

On Thursday night, the network drew a surprisingly young audience for the documentary about the safety and ethics of confining killer whales.

    



Ronan Farrow: The Youngest Old Guy in the Room

Mr. Farrow, 25, the son of Mia Farrow, already has the résumé of someone twice his age and in the last year has come into his own as a public figure.

    

A Liberal Parts Ways With Fox

Sally Kohn, one of the Fox News Channel’s most visible liberal pundits, parted ways with the network this week.

    



Ronan Farrow to Host Show on MSNBC

Mr. Farrow, son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, will take over an hour of the cable channel’s weekday schedule starting early next year.

    



Megyn Kelly Draws a Large, Older Audience on Fox News Show

Ms. Kelly’s new show at 9 p.m. had an audience of more than two million, but trailed MSNBC among the younger viewers advertisers pay to reach.

    



Alec Baldwin to Host TV Interview Show on MSNBC

The actor’s once-a-week show builds on his recent experience of conducting interviews for his podcast.

    



MSNBC Brings ‘The Ed Show’ Back to Weekday Lineup

Only five months after he was switched to weekends, Ed Schultz will rejoin the network’s weekday lineup at 5 p.m.

    



Reports See New Roles for Megyn Kelly and Alec Baldwin

Ms. Kelly and Mr. Baldwin are at the center of unconfirmed reports about planned programming changes at Fox News and MSNBC.

    

The Media Equation: Parodying Cable News With a Talk About Race

Nuance doesn’t do well on cable, so a topic as fraught as race often ends up being covered in cartoonish ways during signal events like the death of Trayvon Martin.