This is our weekly round-up of the tidbits that didn't make it to a post of their own, but are worth noting, along with news items that we've covered that may need a second look.

- CNN’s unedited epithets raise questions about when to use unfiltered hate speech. (via Johnny $)

- CNN’s Anderson Cooper apologizes for segment on Polish holiday that upset local group.

- Newt Gingrich: 'CNN is less biased than Fox'.

- CNN International has lost its news ethos. (via Inside Cable News)

- Q&A: A few minutes with Christiane Amanpour.

- Judge in George Zimmerman case offers to recuse herself over husband’s ties to CNN analyst.

- Zite's acquisition by CNN proves not all takeovers are bad.

- Roger Ailes takes dig at Soledad O'Brien's name.

- Poppy Harlow joins CNN New York bureau.