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Author, director and screenwriter Nora Ephron has passed away. She created such memorable films as When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle and had written a number of books. She was 71 years old.

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Layoff notices are being handed out across CNN/U.S. today. Photographers, editors and other staffers in Atlanta, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Miami are being let go. In all, at least 50 positions are being eliminated.

Dozens of Jobs Cut at CNN; New York, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Miami, LA Staffers Pink-Slipped (TVNewser)

Breaking: Apple chairman and former CEO Steve Jobs has passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 56, according to Apple. The company posted the following message on its site just hours ago: "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being."

Breaking: Steve Jobs Dead at 56

Breaking: Bill Keller is stepping down as executive editor of The New York Times to become a full-time writer for the paper. He will be replaced by Jill Abramson, who has been managing editor since 2003. Abramson will be the first female executive editor in the paper's 160-year history.

Breaking: Jill Abramson Named Executive Editor At NYT (FishbowlNY)

Breaking: Glenn Beck's Mercury Radio Arts and FNC have reached a deal that will see Beck "transition off of his daily program" later in 2011. Beck's much-reported troubles with the advertising community are believed to play a role in the decision. Click through to see what his plans are after he leaves Fox News Channel.
Breaking: Glenn Beck to Leave Fox News Program (TVNewser)

Breaking: Tonight was Keith Olbermann's last night on MSNBC. The Countdown host and the network say that the two parties "have ended their contract." MSNBC says that starting Monday, The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell will move to 8 PM, with Ed Schultz moving to 10 PM. TVNewser has the full statement from the network and video of Olbermann's farewell show.

Breaking: Keith Olbermann Out At MSNBC (TVNewser)

Breaking: Anne Sweeney, the president of Disney/ABC Television has named Ben Sherwood to lead the news division, TVNewser has learned. Sherwood is the former executive producer of Good Morning America and will replace outgoing president David Westin (pictured).

Breaking: Ben Sherwood to Lead ABC News (TVNewser)

Breaking: MSNBC has suspended host Keith Olbermann indefinitely and without pay, after Politico revealed the primetime host contributed to the campaigns of of three congressional candidates, a practice which violates an NBC News policy. MSNBC president Phil Griffin released this statement: "I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night. Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."

Breaking: Keith Olbermann Suspended from MSNBC Indefinitely after Contributing to Democratic Candidates (TVNewser)

Tweeting the Keith Olbermann Suspension (WebNewser)

First on FishbowlDC: Ex-Washington Times senior White House correspondent Joseph Curl has teamed up with Matt Drudge to edit the Drudge Report, FishbowlDC has learned. Sources tell FishbowlDC that Drudge lured his longtime friend away from his TWT gig this spring, and Joe's been working for the famed conservative news site ever since.

First on FishbowlDC: Joseph Curl's Secret Gig at Drudge Report

Breaking: NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker will leave the company once Comcast closes its deal to acquire it, according to the NY Times' Bill Carter. Carter reports that Zucker was informed he would leave the company in a meeting with Comcast COO Steve Burke.

Breaking: Jeff Zucker to Leave NBCU Once Comcast Closes Deal (TVNewser)