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Keith Olbermann: How I Was Hired--and Fired--By Rupert Murdoch

Keith Olbermann, Comment Is Free. August 1, 2011.

Rupert Murdoch was once asked if he'd ever try hiring Keith Olbermann. "I fired him five years ago," Murdoch replied. Olbermann tells the tale.

The Liberated Keith Olbermann Is Making Powerful TV

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. July 22, 2011.

Notice anything different about one of America's favorite progressive anchors lately? It's not just the station...

Keith Olbermann Returns to TV Tonight: What To Expect

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. June 19, 2011.

New freedom from a new channel means Olbermann's "Olbermann-ness" is going to skyrocket -- great news for progressives.

Keith Olbermann on Rachel Maddow, Glenn Beck and Leaving MSNBC

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. June 17, 2011.

On the cusp of a new show and a new network, the superstar political host opens up to "Rolling Stone" in a revealing interview.

U.S. Journalists Sentenced to 12 Years of Hard Labor in North Korea

Agence France PresseJune 8, 2009.

Obama is "deeply concerned" about the fate of Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who will likely be used as bargaining chips by North Korea.

North Korea Silent on Fate of Two U.S. Journalists

Agence France PresseJune 5, 2009.

Pyongyang has previously said Laura Ling and Euna Lee would face trial for 'hostile acts' and illegally entering the country.

A Hilarious Look at the Media's Obsession with Michelle Obama's Arms

Sarah Haskins, Huffington Post. May 8, 2009.

There's one thing all American women want: Michelle Obama's super buff guns.

Keith Olbermann Suing Current for $50 Million. Really?

Anton Bursch, December 31, 1969.

A Must-See Tonight: \"The War on Weed\" Airs on Current TV\'s Vanguard Series

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.