Genevieve Ebel

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Networks Project Economic Gloom Before Release Of Positive GDP

Technical definition says it's still not a recession, despite downbeat coverage.

Washington Post Enlists Kids in Fight for Polar Bears

Lacking key facts, Post asks young readers to decide if polar bears 'deserve' to be listed as endangered.

First Bottled Water, Now Tap - Networks Sound Alarm about Drinking Water

Network news broadcasts report scare about 'unclear' risks posed by traces of pharmaceuticals in drinking water.

Eco-Groups Could Kill Kosovo Economy Before It Grows

'Biggest enemies of the poor' might seek to shut down new nation's mining lifeline.

ABC: Threat of Climate Change on Par with Nuclear War

'Good Morning America' explores 'Doomsday Vault' built in case of 'worst predictions of global warming.'

$200 Million Mortgage Plan Not Enough for Networks

Media criticize Bush plan, calling for even more 'relief' from government for irresponsible borrowers.

A Silver Lining to High Oil Prices

GMA calls foreign investment of oil profits into American businesses an 'unusual source' for U.S. economic relief.

ABC: Why is Shell Taking from Your Grandchildren's College Fund?

'Good Morning America' asks president of Shell Oil if he could 'cut back' on profits.

Ancient Rockers Try to Recharge Anti-Nuclear Movement

'No Nukes' group from 1979 makes 2007 return with new Web site, video to fight the power.

Reporters Get Stars in Their Eyes over Hollywood Writers' Strike

In pro-union coverage, management gets less than 10 seconds to make its case over the shouting of famous protesters.

The 'So-Called Free Trade' of Lou Dobbs

Despite Lou Dobbs's absence from broadcasts, and with his return, 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' continued its crusade against 'so-called free trade.'

Gore: Universal Health Care a 'Right'

Nobel Peace Prize winner posts video over weekend calling for health care as an American right.

Some Like It Warmer As Networks Offer Conflicting Winter Reports

ABC, NBC, and CBS dish up three different illustrations of the looming winter months and whether warm or cold, all are bad.

Marie Claire Fuels Old Fears about Beauty Products

Magazine promotes 'green goodies' over 'test tube' products as it rehashes potential dangers of chemicals in cosmetics.