Twitter has labeled National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media,' a move some worried could undermine public confidence in the news organization. NPR said it was disturbed to see the description added to all of the tweets that it sends out.
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FILE - The headquarters for National Public Radio stands on North Capitol Street on April 15, 2013, in Washington. Twitter has labeled National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media” on the social media site Wednesday, April 5, 2023, a move some worried could undermine public confidence in the news organization. FILE - The headquarters for National Public Radio stands on North Capitol Street on April 15, 2013, in Washington.
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