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News Notes: Scarborough, Brooks, Ling & Lee - Posted September 2, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy • We told you earlier today about one HuffPost columnist's campaign for Joe Scarborough in 2012. The "Morning Joe" anchor confirmed on MSNBC this morning that he would not running for president, joking "I am being drafted by the Huffington... [FishBowlDC]

Freed Journalists And Offensive Ads On The Menu - Posted September 2, 2009
Starting September off strong, Jason Boog of GalleyCat and AgencySpy's Matt Van Hoven had lots of media news to talk about this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, including a tasteless ad and imprisoned journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee's first statement since their release from North Korea last... [FishBowlNY]

Freed Journalists And Offensive Ads On The Menu - Posted September 2, 2009
Starting September off strong, Jason Boog of GalleyCat and AgencySpy's Matt Van Hoven had lots of media news to talk about this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, including a tasteless ad and imprisoned journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee's first statement since their release from North Korea last... [FishBowlNY]

First Statement From Euna And Laura Describes North Korean Arrest - Posted September 2, 2009
Current TV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee have released a statement about their arrest in North Korea in March. Ling and Lee spent five months in captivity and were sentenced to 12 years hard labor before being set free last month. In their joint statement published today on Current TV's... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List 08.17.09 - Posted August 17, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Catching up on the Morning Reading List after a week out sick... Belated Happy Birthdays to Nora McAlvanah, Kelley McCormick and Sol Levine who celebrated... [FishBowlDC]

Laura Ling and Euna Lee Post Thank You Video - Posted August 14, 2009
CurrentTV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who were detained in N Korea for 140 days until being returned last week, have posted this thank you message on Current's web site for everyone who supported them: ... [TVNewser]

The Patron Saint of Political PrisonerJournos Speaks to Bloggers - Posted August 14, 2009
President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker last night at Netroots Nation. He opened by saying,"I apologize my voice is hoarse, I've been on a lot of planes the past couple of days." Which made the crowd laugh and cheer. Indeed, a couple of days ago the former president negotiated the... [FishBowlLA]

The Patron Saint of Political Prisoner Journos Speaks to Bloggers - Posted August 14, 2009
President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker last night at Netroots Nation. He opened by saying,"I apologize my voice is hoarse, I've been on a lot of planes the past couple of days." Which made the crowd laugh and cheer. Indeed, a couple of days ago the former president negotiated the... [FishBowlLA]

Lisa Ling on AC360: "They Touched North Korean Territory Very, Very Briefly" - Posted August 7, 2009
Last night, CNN special correspondent Lisa Ling, sister of Laura Ling, spoke with Erica Hill—sparingly—about the details of the ordeal her sister and fellow Current TV journalist Euna Lee went through as they were held captive in North Korea prior to this week's return: "We've talked very briefly about it. And she... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.07.09 - Posted August 7, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. The latest Auto-Tune the News (featuring Pat Buchanan!) above. Plenty of upcoming birthdays to celebrate this morning- Alex Baldinger, Marc Ambinder and David Bass, plus... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Style-'Today', Lisa Ling, Two Hunks... - Posted August 6, 2009
> B&C reports NBC will repurpose some "Today" show content for a new program on the Style Network called "Tips Today." Sytle Network is not one of the many channels owned by NBCU, instead it is owned by Comcast. > Anderson Cooper will interview Lisa Ling tonight, sister of Laura... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Style-'Today', Lisa Ling, Two Hunks... - Posted August 6, 2009
> B&C reports NBC will repurpose some "Today" show content for a new program on the Style Network called "Tips Today." Sytle Network is not one of the many channels owned by NBCU, instead it is owned by Comcast. > Anderson Cooper will interview Lisa Ling tonight, sister of Laura... [TVNewser]

Will Laura Ling and Euna Lee Get a Book Deal? - Posted August 6, 2009
Is there going to be a book about the four month ordeal of Laura Ling and Euna Lee in North Korea? Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg at WSJ.com seems to think maybe: Although publishers and literary agents in New York said they haven't yet seen or heard of proposals for a book from either... [FishBowlLA]

Will Laura Ling and Euna Lee Get a Book Deal? - Posted August 6, 2009
Is there going to be a book about the four month ordeal of Laura Ling and Euna Lee in North Korea? Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg at WSJ.com seems to think maybe: Although publishers and literary agents in New York said they haven't yet seen or heard of proposals for a book from either... [FishBowlLA]

Overheard During the Laura Ling - Euna Lee Coverage - Posted August 5, 2009
This morning, from the time the plane carrying Laura Ling and Euna Lee touched down until Ling came to the mic to speak, there was that sometimes awkward news coverage downtime - at least a half hour, by our count. And during these kinds of events we invariably end up overhearing... [TVNewser]

Overheard During the Laura Ling - Euna Lee Coverage - Posted August 5, 2009
This morning, from the time the plane carrying Laura Ling and Euna Lee touched down until Ling came to the mic to speak, there was that sometimes awkward news coverage downtime - at least a half hour, by our count. And during these kinds of events we invariably end up overhearing... [TVNewser]

President Obama's Statement on Lee & Ling's Release - Posted August 5, 2009
Just shortly after Euna Lee and Laura Ling's arrival back in the United States, President Obama made this statement on the White House South Lawn. "The reunion that we've all seen on television I think is a source of happiness not only for the families but for the entire country," the President... [FishBowlDC]

Current TV Comments on Lee & Ling's Release - Posted August 5, 2009
As we told you earlier, former Vice President and Current TV co-founder Al Gore was there for freed journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling's arrival back in the United States just a little while ago. Yesterday when the announcement came that North Korea would in fact release the detained journos, Current... [FishBowlDC]

Current TV Founders Comment On Euna & Laura's Release - Posted August 5, 2009
Yesterday, after the announcement that North Korea was going to release imprisoned journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling, their bosses at Current TV posted a comment about the whole mess. "All of us at Current are overjoyed at Laura and Euna's safe return," Current Media founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt said... [FishBowlNY]

Lee & Ling Back in the USA - Posted August 5, 2009
Current TV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee just arrived safely back in the United States, in Burbank, CA. Their release from North Korea was negotiated by former President Bill Clinton yesterday. He accompanied the women home today and released this statement by email: "I am very happy that after this... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.05.09 - Posted August 5, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Taylor Griffin! What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... TV | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | NEWS NOTES |... [FishBowlDC]

Laura Ling, Euna Lee, Back in U.S. - Posted August 5, 2009
All the broadcast and cable news and business networks were live over Bob Hope airport in Burbank, CA at 5:50amPT this morning as the plane carrying freed CurrentTV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee landed. Their release was negotiated by former Pres. Bill Clinton yesterday, who accompanied the women home this... [TVNewser]

Ling and Lee Arrive at Bob Hope International - Posted August 5, 2009
Embedded video from CNN Video If the embed is acting up go here. Laura Ling and Euna Lee got in at 4am this morning. We dare you to watch this video and not cry. Dare you. Also, how'd they get a direct flight into Burbank?!...Oh yeah...that... Here's a link to Ling's statement. Previously on FBLA: President... [FishBowlLA]

Bill Clinton Meets With Journos Detained in North Korea, ABC Reports - Posted August 4, 2009
ABC's Martha Raddatz is reporting that former President Bill Clinton, who is in North Korea, has met with detailed journos Laura Ling and Euna Lee. He hopes that the pair will return to the U.S. tomorrow.... [FishBowlDC]

BREAKING: Two US Journos Pardoned by North Korea - Posted August 4, 2009
CNN confirmed two US journos Laura Ling and Euna Lee working for the Al Gore owned Current TV were pardoned by North Korean President Kim Jong Il after a visit from former President Bill Clinton. Phew. Previously on FBLA: President Clinton: Soon-To-Be Patron Saint of Political Prisoner Journos... [FishBowlLA]

Former President Clinton Heads To North Korea To Help Free Imprisoned Journalists - Posted August 4, 2009
Our sister blog FishbowlDC is reporting that former President Bill Clinton is heading to North Korea to help negotiate the release of imprisoned Current TV journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling. Lee and Ling were sentenced to 12 years hard labor in June, after their arrest in North Korea in March. We... [FishBowlNY]

Clinton (Bill, Not Hillary) Heads to North Korea to Negotiate Release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee - Posted August 3, 2009
FishbowlDC reports former Pres. Bill Clinton has arrived in North Korea to help negotiate the release of CurrentTV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee who've been in custody since March. Clinton's VP, Al Gore, is a founder of CurrentTV. > Earlier on TVNewser: Laura Ling, Euna Lee Convicted; Sentenced to 12 Years...... [TVNewser]

Former Pres. Clinton Heading to North Korea to Negotiate For Detained Journos - Posted August 3, 2009
We learned late tonight that former President Bill Clinton is heading to North Korea to negotiate the freedom of detained American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the AP reports. The journos were arrested in March and sentenced to 12 years of hard labor in June for illegally entering the country and... [FishBowlDC]

Secretary Clinton on MTP: We Work on Reporters Ling and Lee's Situation "Every Day" - Posted July 27, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was NBC's David Gregory's guest for the full hour of yesterday's Meet the Press. Among the topics discussed- international affairs, health care, Sarah Palin, what it's like to work with her former presidential campaign opponent, and... [FishBowlDC]

Secy. Clinton: We Work on Current TV Reporters' Situation 'Every Day' - Posted July 27, 2009
BayNewser has the clip from "Meet the Press" yesterday as David Gregory asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the status of Current TV reporters, Laura Ling and Euna Lee who've been imprisoned in North Korea since March. • The story here...... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 07.13.09 - Posted July 13, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Anne Schroder Mullins! What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... TV | ONLINE | NEWS NOTES | REVOLVING DOOR |... [FishBowlDC]

Secy. Clinton Asks for Amnesty for Laura Ling and Euna Lee - Posted July 11, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the U.S. is now seeking "amnesty" for Current TV journalists Laura Ling (pictured) and Euna Lee who have been detained in North Korea since March. The New York Times reports Ling called her sister, Lisa Ling, also a journalist, this week and said that they had... [TVNewser]

Kidnapped NYT Reporter's Escape Brings Press Blackout To Light - Posted June 22, 2009
Over the weekend, news broke that Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter David Rohde had escaped from captivity in Afghanistan, where he had been held for the past seven months. The news brought relief to a community overwhelmed by stories of violence against and arrests of journalists in Iran and the... [FishBowlNY]

Menu: Chris "To Catch A Predator" Hansen Takes On Las Vegas' Underbelly - Posted June 15, 2009
NBC's Chris Hansen joins today's mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast to discuss his new Sin City-based Dateline special "Vegas Undercover." The special, which premieres tonight, follows a few different types of undercover investigations led by the Las Vegas police, including buying back stolen items, cracking down on prostitution and catching thieves... [FishBowlNY]

The Dangers Of Foreign Reporting at Smaller Organizations - Posted June 15, 2009
The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about the saga of Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the jailed American journalists in North Korea. One of the dangers, writes Stelter, is "they were working without the broad safety net that a traditional news organization can provide." Start-up news organizations like Current TV are increasingly... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 06.015.09 - Posted June 15, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Dana Bash! Former Fishbowler Patrick Gavin is filling in for Politico's media blogger Michael Calderone this week- don't read! What we know... [FishBowlDC]

North Korea Sentences Detained Journalists To 12 Years Hard Labor - Posted June 8, 2009
After a closed trial, North Korea's highest court today convicted two detained Current TV journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, of "committing hostilities against the Korean nation and illegal entry," The New York Times reported. Following their conviction, Lee and Ling were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor, although there is... [FishBowlNY]

Journalists Sentenced by North Korea - Ashton Kutcher on the Case - Posted June 8, 2009
Laura Ling and Euna Lee from Current TV had their sentence from the North Korean government handed to them. From LAT: In a typically terse statement issued Monday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported that the women were sentenced to 12 years of "reform through labor." Eep. No way that sounds worse than... [FishBowlLA]

Journalists Sentenced by North Korea - Ashton Kutcher on the Case - Posted June 8, 2009
Laura Ling and Euna Lee from Current TV had their sentence from the North Korean government handed to them. From LAT: In a typically terse statement issued Monday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported that the women were sentenced to 12 years of "reform through labor." Eep. No way that sounds worse than... [FishBowlLA]

Laura Ling, Euna Lee Convicted; Sentenced to 12 Years - Posted June 8, 2009
Breaking: The AP reports North Korea has convicted Current TV journalists Laura Ling (pictured) and Euna Lee and sentenced them to 12 years of "reform through labor" The two were detained March 17 after being led across the North Korean border by a guide. Their trial took just 5-days. A Korean-language... [TVNewser]

Candlelight Vigil Tonight For Imprisoned Journalists - Posted June 3, 2009
Tonight there will be candlelight vigils across the nation for Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the journalists currently detained in North Korea. The Los Angeles vigil will be held at Wokcano in Santa Monica, 1413 5th Street, from 6:30 to 9. More information is available on the vigil's Facebook page. Ling and... [FishBowlLA]

Detained U.S. Reporters Held in North Korea to Go on Trial June 4 - Posted May 14, 2009
BayNewser reports that detained Current TV reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee will go on trial June 4. That is according to North Korea's official news agency. It says the two are "accused of entering the country illegally and intending 'hostile acts.'" More on BayNewser...... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 05.06.09 - Posted May 6, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. It is day 107 covering the Obama administration and week 14 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV... [FishBowlDC]

Jailed Journalists Update: Saberi, Lee, Ling - Posted May 5, 2009
An Iranian appeals court has agreed to hear the case of jailed American journalist Roxana Saberi next week. Saberi has been on a hunger strike since April 18 when an Iranian court convicted her of spying. Saberi's father says his daughter is "weak and frail" after being admitted to a prison... [TVNewser]

Jailed Journalists Update: Saberi, Lee, Ling - Posted May 5, 2009
An Iranian appeals court has agreed to hear the case of jailed American journalist Roxana Saberi next week. Saberi has been on a hunger strike since April 18 when an Iranian court convicted her of spying. Saberi's father says his daughter is "weak and frail" after being admitted to a prison... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.24.09 - Posted April 24, 2009
Photo by Getty Images Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Its day 95 covering the Obama administration and week 12 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... NEWSPAPERS... [FishBowlDC]

Detained Journalists Abroad: Ling and Saberi - Posted March 25, 2009
Two American journalists, Laura Ling (pictured) and Euna Lee, working for Current TV continue to be detained in North Korea. The journalists were reporting on North Korean refugees in China, and may have been led across the border by a guide "promising them exclusive footage of human trafficking or drug deals." They've... [TVNewser]