NY GOP gov candidate Paladino now says he has no proof of rival Cuomo’s ‘affairs’

NY GOP gov candidate says no proof of Cuomo affair

James Kilpatrick, syndicated columnist and wordsmith who appeared on ‘60 Minutes,’ dies at 89

Columnist, wordsmith James Kilpatrick dies at 89

Alexander Higgins, last AP bureau chief in Iran and longtime leader in Geneva, dies at 66

Higgins, last AP bureau chief in Iran, dies at 66

US gives visa to Colombian journalist previously turned away under Patriot Act

US reversal on visa denied to Colombian journalist

Democrats must decide whether to stand aside in Rangel case or exert pressure to end it

Democrats face unsavory choices in Rangel case

Associated Press editor Salcedo elected president of national Hispanic journalist organization

AP’s Michele Salcedo new NAHJ president

DENVER — Michele Salcedo, an editor in Washington for The Associated Press, is the new president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

AP answers your questions on the news, from boundaries in the Gulf to credit agency reports

Ask AP: Gulf boundaries, credit agency reports

Journalist Amy Goodman, 2 producers sue over arrests at 2008 GOP convention in Minnesota

Journalists sue over 2008 GOP convention arrests

AP answers your questions on the news, from GM paying back loans to the fate of used sandbags

Ask AP: GM loans, what happens to sandbags

While pessimistic about industry, news executives don’t want to turn to government for bailout

News execs pessimistic, but don’t want handouts

Hospital says death toll in Thai protests rises to 10, including Japanese journalist

Hospital official: 10 killed in Thai clashes

A complete list of winners in 76th annual National Headliner Awards

Free and fare elections: Cash-strapped media face huge bills on the UK campaign trial

Italy parliament passes justice measure shielding Berlusconi from trials

Italy parliament passes justice measure

ROME — Silvio Berlusconi’s allies pushed a controversial measure through parliament on Wednesday that shields the Italian premier from prosecution in two ongoing trials.

Lawmakers say government must act to stop libel tourism ‘humiliation’ of Britain

UK lawmakers: govt must act to stop libel tourism

New York Times delays reporting arrest of Taliban commander after White House request

NY Times holds Taliban news at White House request

Obama administration looks to bring campaign-style discipline back to the White House

100 Sri Lankan journalists protest government for alleged moves to suppress media workers

Sri Lanka journalists hold anti-government protest

Tony Blair’s defiant communications chief says Britons should be proud of role in Iraq war

Ex-UK communications chief: Be proud of Iraq war

Professional journalists’ group condemns NBC for bringing NJ man, son home from Brazil on jet

Journalists’ group slams NBC for flying boy home

Canada’s Supreme Court increases libel protection for press and bloggers

Canada court increases libel protections

TORONTO — The Supreme Court of Canada strengthened protections for journalists and bloggers in a pair of rulings, hailed as a victory for press freedom in a country with especially stringent libel laws.

Homeland security officials made improper intelligence report on Nation of Islam; retracted it

DHS made improper intel report on Nation of Islam

Iran chokes off Internet access, restricts journalists on eve of planned student protests

Iran chokes off Internet on eve of student rallies

Iran limits Internet access, restricts journalists before expected student protests

Iran slows Internet access before student protests

Associated Press teams with other news services to create hub for Copenhagen climate talks

AP, other news agencies partner for Web news hub

Gunmen ambush convoy of political supporters and journalists, killing 24 in the Philippines

24 killed in election massacre in the Philippines