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IndyCar fans, officials mourn Dan Wheldon, search for answers

IndyCar officials have not yet addressed safety concerns about the motor sport, preferring to focus on mourning Dan Wheldon, as condolences continue to pour in from around the globe.
Is the 'Occupy Wall Street' movement being hijacked by newcomers?

More people and organizations are joining Occupy Wall Street or expressing solidarity every day. Whether it's an infusion of vital energy or a force that tears at cohesion is up to the movement.
Who released the trove of unredacted WikiLeaks documents?

As the battle of words continues over how the dump occurred, pundits say it is ironic to see WikiLeaks – a site devoted to exposing other people’s secrets – getting a taste of its own medicine.
Murdoch scandal: How are his big US media outlets covering it?

Although the media baron has adopted a contrite tone in Britain, his flagship holdings in the US have so far taken different approaches to the Murdoch scandal.
Will Rupert Murdoch's woes cross the Atlantic?

Rupert Murdoch's troubles in the UK could spread throughout his global media empire, say experts. A lawsuit filed Monday in Delaware may be just the beginning.
Anthony Weiner scandal: Is anything in Congress private anymore?

Rep. Anthony Weiner finally acceded to demands that he resign because of his 'sexting' scandal. The incident further opens private lives in Congress to public scrutiny.
Anthony Weiner Twitter hack? What he should have done.

Amid the furor around an indecent photograph sent from Congressman Weiner's Twitter account, the question arises: What should you do once an account has been hacked?
Kobe Bryant slur: A window into 'last bastion of homophobia'?

Basketball star Kobe Bryant has been fined $100,000 for yelling a homophobic slur at a referee. Some observers say it points to a persistent and deep homophobia in pro sports. Others say too much is being made of a single incident.
GE hoax about its taxes won't hurt business

GE hoax, devised by a group of imposters who sent out a fake press release, tricked the Associated Press and Dow Jones news wires into publishing an incorrect story about how GE would give a $3.2 billion tax refund to Washington. Can the scammers behind the GE hoax hurt business?
New York Times paywall: Savior of journalism or confusing debacle?

The New York Times begins forcing users who read more than 20 articles a month online to buy a subscription. It seeks to break new ground in the bid to make online content profitable.
NPR woes escalate as House votes to strip its federal funding

The GOP-led House, determined to trim spending and emboldened by NPR's recent black eyes, voted Thursday to end NPR's federal funding. Under the bill, no public radio stations could use taxpayer dollars to buy NPR programs.
Egypt protests: journalists under attack on an 'unprecedented' scale

Egypt has been the scene of more than 100 incidents involving the harm or detention of journalists in the past 36 hours, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Car recalls: Can Toyota keep American devotion?

Car recalls for 2011 got off to an early start.
Without Steve Jobs, can Apple's 'very strong bench' step up?

Apple can survive financially without Steve Jobs. But does anyone else at Apple have his ability 'to know what people want before they even know they want it'? Some observers say 'visionaries spawn other visionaries.' Others have doubts.
From rags to riches to rehab: Is there a lesson in Ted Williams story?

As Ted Williams, the 'man with the golden voice,' heads off to celebrity rehab in Los Angeles, his whirlwind rise and fall is a cautionary tale for corporations and media who fell in love with his story.
TV's Web revolution sizzles at CES 2011: Can your cable company survive?

CES 2011 in Las Vegas is showcasing gadgetry to make TV truly mobile. Can the old guard media companies survive the revolution? Surprisingly, signs are that they will.
Obama turns to '60 Minutes.' Who is he trying to reach now?

President Obama's postelection media strategy seems to pull back from the edgy with an appearance on the tried-and-true '60 Minutes.' Some say the move makes sense.
Monday Night Football tackles Cliff Lee vs. Andy Pettitte

The premier TV sports matchup Monday is not the pairing of premier southpaws from the Rangers and Yankees, it's the ALCS against Monday Night Football.
Eliot Spitzer on CNN: Does he deserve a second chance?

Eliot Spitzer, the disgraced former New York governor, co-hosts a high-profile new talk show beginning Monday.
HP CEO Mark Hurd resigns. Can HP manage fallout?

HP CEO Mark Hurd, who resigned abruptly Friday, has pushed Hewlett-Packard into a harsh spotlight that highlights two weaknesses at HP.
BP buys 'oil spill,' related Internet search terms to manage message

BP is paying for prime placement when people search for 'oil spill.' Public relations experts have criticized the practice as in poor taste.
Tiger Woods Masters comeback: not the safe play

Tiger Woods Masters comeback is a risky strategy. At a lesser tournament, he wouldn't have put so much pressure on himself to win.
Tiger Woods apology strategy: Heal the Tiger, then the business

For superstars like Tiger Woods, the ordinary rules of apology and business recovery are backward.
Can Toyota Digg out of its recall hole?

Toyota USA president Jim Lentz appeared on Digg Dialogg to explain how Toyota is addressing its recall problems.
Toyota recall update: 'We have a remedy.' Will Toyota's fix work?

Toyota says it will announce its recall remedy soon. Here's what to look for.