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in BusinessWhat is “Catch-and-Kill” in the world of journalism?
Answer: “Catch-and-kill” is a dubious practice some journalists use to keep political figures or celebrities from getting embarrassed. The National Enquirer has been scrutinized for suppressing stories about Donald Trump during his campaign. In one case, the company paid $150,000 for the rights to Karen McDougal’s story about her relationship with Trump but never published…