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KTLA Morning News moves on without Mark Mester
The KTLA Morning News went on as planned Saturday morning, but without news anchor Mark Mester behind the desk.
Google starts to dominate streaming TV market in Europe
Google's streaming television platform Android TV is growing its share of the European smart TV market, according to new research.
KTLA fires weekend anchor Mark Mester over Saturday broadcast
KTLA has fired weekend morning news anchor Mark Mester after he criticized the station for its handling of the departure of a veteran broadcaster.
Sinclair, Nexstar stations face fines for breaking advertising rule
Several stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar are facing thousands of dollars in fines for violating rules regarding advertising aimed at children.
NewsOn adds local CBS News streams to service
NewsOn is bringing more than a dozen local CBS News streams to its platform under a new deal with Paramount Global.
Verizon offers customers discounted NFL Plus subscription
Verizon is offering some customers of its wireless phone service a discount on the NFL's new streaming service.
Los Angeles news anchor gets lawyer after suspension
KTLA news anchor Mark Mester has hired an employment lawyer as questions swirl over his future at the station.
Leagues may try to buy Bally Sports channels from Sinclair
Three professional sports leagues may make a bid for Sinclair Broadcast Group's two dozen regional sports networks.
British broadcaster shows “Emoji Movie” instead of Queen’s funeral
British broadcaster Channel 5 opted to show kids movies on Monday while others carried wall-to-wall coverage of the Queen's funeral.
Lightning disrupts broadcast of Missouri ABC affiliate
A Missouri-based ABC affiliate was knocked off the air over the weekend after a lightning bolt struck the station's building.
Drama erupts at Los Angeles station over resignation of anchor
Weekend anchor Mark Mester was suspended for criticizing how KTLA handled the resignation of long-time anchor and reporter Lynette Romero.
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