Austin Goodrich, Spy Who Posed as Journalist, Dies at 87

In the 1950s and ’60s, numerous secret agents for the United States used journalism as a cover. Mr. Goodrich, unlike some, considered himself primarily a spy.

    

Conservative Voice Goes From ‘View’ to Fox News

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who has been on the ABC show “The View” for 10 years, will join “Fox & Friends” in September.

    

Journalist Assassinated in Violent Russian Republic

The journalist, Akhmednabi Akhmednabiyev, had accused local authorities of persecuting and kidnapping Muslims and was shot to death while driving his car.

    

Quito Journal: In Ecuador, a Magazine’s Death Comes Amid Questions

Vanguardia, Ecuador’s only weekly newsmagazine, closed after the government passed a controversial media law that opponents say will stifle investigative journalism.

    

WWOR-TV in New Jersey Replaces Nightly News

The last newscast was Friday and “Chasing New Jersey,” a newsmagazine-style program, will begin on Monday night.

    

Egypt’s New Leaders Press Media to Muzzle Dissent

The authorities shuttered some television stations, and the tone of some state news media also seemed to shift, to reflect the interests of those now in charge.

    

On Tape, Murdoch Criticizes Hacking Inquiry, Broadcaster Says

A British station broadcast what appeared to be a recording of Rupert Murdoch criticizing the police investigation of Britain’s phone hacking scandal as “totally incompetent.”

    

From Texas Statehouse to YouTube, a Filibuster Is a Hit

A live stream on YouTube provided by the nonprofit news organization The Texas Tribune went viral and gave the Texas state senator Wendy Davis a national platform.

    

The Media Equation: Journalism, Even When It’s Tilted

The question of who is a journalist is important, partly because when it comes to divulging national secrets, the law grants journalists special protections that are afforded to no one else.

    

Media Decoder: The Other Snowden Drama: Impugning the Messenger

On “Meet the Press’’ on Sunday, David Gregory asked Glenn Greenwald whether he should be charged with a crime for publishing leaked information from Edward J. Snowden.

    

Chet Flippo, Journalist Who Championed Country Music, Dies at 69

Mr. Flippo, a dean of pop music journalism who wrote for Rolling Stone, insisted on profiling musicians like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton during an era of rock celebrity mania.

    

The Media Equation: British Invasion Reshuffles U.S. Media

The observation about the proliferation of British talent in the American media landscape is hardly new, but something is at work here.

    

CNN Media Critic Going to Fox

After 15 years as the host of “Reliable Sources,” Howard Kurtz will host a similar show for Fox News.

    

Debut of ‘New Day’ Fails to Increase CNN’s Morning Audience

On its first day, the audience for the revamped show was smaller than that for the previous show.

    

Media Decoder: Study Finds Supportive Tilt to Gay Marriage Coverage

The Pew Research Center assessment found a level of support in stories about same-sex marriage that went far beyond the level recorded in public opinion surveys.

    

The Media Equation: Big News Forges Its Own Path

Major news stories increasingly find their own digital path, and no one feels the need to work with the traditional power players to make it happen.

    

Ecuador Legislature Approves Curbs on News Media

The measure, long sought by President Rafael Correa, would impose fines for coverage deemed by regulators as unfair.

    

Bloomberg Reporters’ Practices Become Crucial Issue for Company

Many people claim the company encourages its news operation and business side to work together.

    

Venerable Format of ‘NewsHour’ Struggles With New Era of Media

Layoffs and a financial crisis have exposed tension at the long-running news program, with some calling for a major overhaul.

    

Journalist Held in Beijing, Friends Say

The journalist, Du Bin, recently released a documentary about a forced-labor camp and has worked as a freelance photographer for The New York Times.