American Media Inc., parent company of the National Enquirer, struck a deal to sell the tabloid and two other publications. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption
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The photos of five people slain in the Capital Gazette newsroom adorn candles at a vigil in June. The attack was mentioned in the analysis of Reporters Without Borders' annual World Press Freedom Index. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption
The writers' union says that talent agencies are taking too large a share in the deals they negotiate, and that conflicts of interest may prevent them from working in their clients' best interest. David Livingston/Getty Images hide caption
Pulitzer-Prize Winner Darrin Bell On How Trayvon Martin's Death Inspired His Work
Writers Guild of America West President David Goodman speaks in Los Angeles at the 2019 union award ceremony. The WGA instructed is writers to fire their agents on Friday. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption
Founder of Ebony magazine and Johnson Publishing Company John H. Johnson. Almost 15 years after the company was handed down to his daughter, JPC is filing for bankruptcy. Bettmann/Getty Images hide caption
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., attends a Youth Climate Strike on March 15 in Washington. On Thursday, the New York Post drew criticism after featuring a partial quote by Omar with an image from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Tom Brenner/Getty Images hide caption
The cover of the National Enquirer in July 2017 featuring President Trump. The tabloid is for sale. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption
Erin Lee Carr attends Build Presents "Mommy Dead And Dearest" at Build Studio on May 15, 2017 in New York City. Robin Marchant/Getty Images hide caption