Time Warner Pledges Not to Pull TNT, CNN Off Air in Future Fights Over Cable, Satellite Fees

Time Warner Inc.'s promise not to pull channels like TNT and CNN off the air in contract disputes with cable and satellite companies is a commitment that should resolve U.S. concerns that its merger with AT&T Inc. would harm competition, the companies said.Time Warner offered to submit to arbitration in the event an agreement about carrying Turner programming can't be reached, according to a court filing Tuesday in Washington. During arbitration, Turner content can't "go dark" and be withheld from distributors, according to the document, in which the companies respond to a Nov. 20 U.S. antitrust lawsuit seeking to block their tie-up.  Continue reading...