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Palin's Katie Couric Myths
Sarah Palin's account of her infamous interview with "the perky one" is not the whole story. Shushannah Walshe on what Going Rogue gets wrong about the TV showdown that doomed her.
Letterman Suspect's Novel Defense
Robert Joel Halderman wasn't trying to blackmail David Letterman over his workplace peccadilloes-he was trying to sell a story, the suspect's lawyer says. Lloyd Grove reports from the media scrum.
This Week's Hot Reads
This week: A reporter's journey to overcome a troubled childhood, a new collection of stories from Sherman Alexie, America's favorite hero gets a new biography, a civil rights tale of delayed justice, and a man's efforts to predict the future.
Is This Dave's Blackmailer?
He was a hard-living CBS News producer, heralded as a lovable rogue. Until he allegedly tried to extort the King of Late Night. Lloyd Grove profiles the man behind the shocking story.
Erasing Dan Rather
The epic legal battle between CBS and its estranged ex-anchorman has taken a nasty new turn. Rather's camp accuses the network of holding footage of him hostage.
A Former Competitor on Don Hewitt's TV Legacy
As senior producer and then executive producer of newsmagazine upstart 20/20, Victor Neufeld was obsessed with Don Hewitt's skill at rival 60 Minutes. With Hewitt's death at 86, Neufeld sees his legacy in surprising spots.
CBS' Bob Simon Remembers Don Hewitt
In the wake of 60 Minutes creator Don Hewitt's death at 86, CBS' Bob Simon remembers working with the news pioneer who put personal stories first.




















