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Civil rights groups urge FCC to block TV station acquisitions

A coalition of civil rights groups urged the FCC to block broadcast station deals by Nexstar, Gray Media and Sinclair, citing excessive local TV consolidation.

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Block Communications sells TV stations to Gray Media

Block Communications has entered into an agreement to sell its entire portfolio of television stations to Gray Media, the companies announced on Friday.

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