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Paramount weighs independent board over CBS News, CNN concerns
The discussions come as Paramount seeks to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, CNN’s parent company, in an $81 billion deal.
KDKA is next CBS-owned station to debut augmented-virtual reality studio
KDKA, known as CBS Pittsburgh, is the 13th CBS station to integrate AR/VR technology into its newsroom operations.
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Nexstar ends use of CBS NewsPath video, probes dropping ABC NewsOne next
Producers at dozens of Nexstar's CBS affiliates are now incorporating NewsNation packages into their local newscasts.
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Judge pauses fines against ex-Fox reporter Catherine Herridge during review
The judge ordered payments made by Herridge to be returned to her while the order is in force.
Emplifi: Fox News tops competitors on YouTube in July
Fox News was the most-watched news brand on YouTube in July, according to data from social intelligence firm Emplifi.
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Paramount CEO: Concerns about direction of CNN after merger are unfounded
Ellison argued antitrust lawsuits challenging Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros are based on an outdated views and errant concerns about news agendas.
CBS adds new correspondents to “60 Minutes” ahead of fall premiere
Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and CBS Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Trevor Phillips will serve as contributors.
Fox News Digital beats CBS News platforms in key metrics during Q2
The company has topped its competitors in in total digital views for more than 21 straight quarters, per data from Comscore.
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Fox News Media tops other news brands in YouTube viewership during Q2
The cable news brand topped other TV news outlets in total YouTube viewership during Q2, according to Emplifi.
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DOJ green-lights Paramount-Warner Bros merger; California AG says deal not done
The Justice Department gave an unconditional sign-off to Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, but California regulators said the deal is far from closing.
CBS: No plan to offer Joe Rogan spot on “60 Minutes”
Paramount is disputing a report published by a gossip blog and repeated by a newspaper that claims "60 Minutes" is weighing a role for podcaster Joe Rogan.
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New “60 Minutes” producer Nick Bilton fires Scott Pelley from CBS News
CBS News has fired long-time correspondent Scott Pelley, just one day after a heated confrontation with newly-minted "60 Minutes" EP Nick Bilton.