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Appeals court sets date for hearing over Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
A court date scheduled for mid-November will allow Nexstar, DIRECTV and state attorneys general to argue their case over an injunction issued in an antitrust lawsuit.
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BBC News launches live stream on YouTube in U.S., U.K.
Viewers in those countries, and a handful of others, will be able to watch live news from BBC News via YouTube for free.
Police investigate shootings outside Bakersfield TV station
Police in Southern California are investigating a pair of drive-by shootings that occurred outside a local television station within the past week.
Sky launches sports-only packages through streamer Now
Now TV has rolled out new monthly plans that allow sports fans in the United Kingdom to watch live programming from Sky Sports, without having to purchase other news or entertainment channels.
Shareholders of Fox, Roku approve $22 billion takeover deal
Acquiring Roku will substantially expand Fox's presence in connected television hardware, streaming distribution and digital advertising.
Teen files $20 million lawsuit against CBS News over vandalism story
The lawsuit claims defamation and invasion of privacy after the teen was wrongly identified as a suspect in the vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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ESPN brings kid-focused sports shows to YouTube
The free channel is intended to introduce younger audiences to different sports, athletes and memorable sporting moments.
CNN to offer All Access subscription product in Canada, United Kingdom
All Access in both countries will offer live programming from CNN's U.S. and International channels, along with video on-demand content.
Report: NASCAR mulls moving some events from TNT to CBS
TNT Sports currently holds rights to five NASCAR Cup Series races each summer — but moving some races to CBS could boost the visibility of the sport.
Parks: Cable cord-cutting isn’t always permanent in broadband homes
Some sports and news fans ultimately restart their cable and satellite subscriptions, according to Parks Associates data — but the window to win back business is small.
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Wurl launches new CTV ads solution with demand-side platforms
Yahoo DSP, StackAdapt and Viant are among the buying platforms integrating Wurl's new Content Intelligence technology.
NAB urges FCC to ignore cable TV’s request to restore ownership cap
Ten state and regional cable and broadband trade associations want the FCC to put the decision on hold while courts review whether the agency has the authority to eliminate the cap.