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CBS News picks Kim Harvey to lead “CBS Evening News”
CBS News has appointed Kim Harvey as the new executive producer of the “CBS Evening News,” the network announced Thursday.

Paramount to lay off thousands following merger with Skydance Media
Paramount is moving forward with plans to lay off thousands of employees following its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, according to numerous reports on Friday.

Comscore: Fox News Digital tops CNN in July unique visitors
Fox News Digital drew 92.4 million unique visitors in July, surpassing CNN.com for the first time, and led all news brands in views, minutes and social engagement, according to Comscore.

Skydance not involved in CBS decision to cancel Colbert’s Late Show, attorney says
An attorney for Skydance Media says the company was not involved in Paramount's decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" next year.

Paramount posts profitable Q2, streaming business earns $2.2 billion
The company's direct-to-consumer media apps offset declines in its traditional linear broadcast and cable networks business.
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Press advocacy group seeks disbarment of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
The Freedom of Press Foundation says Carr, a licensed lawyer, engaged in "egregious misconduct" against broadcasters.

Gray Media hires Anna Werner from CBS News
Gray Media has hired consumer affairs reporter and investigative journalist Anna Werner to serve in a similar capacity for the broadcaster's Investigate TV program.

TVOT Interview: KPIX GM Scott Warren on CBS AR/VR studios, pursuing local sports rights
KPIX became the first station to develop and deploy a new AR/VR studio for its news broadcasts, creating a new form of local storytelling and influencing other CBS stations to do the same.

CBS debuts augmented-virtual reality studio in Texas
KTVT will use the studio for feature news reports and weather forecasts; it is the eighth AR/VR studio to launch in two years.

Fox News ratings soar during coverage of U.S. strikes on Iran
Fox News Channel delivered dominant ratings across television during its coverage of the U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities last Saturday.

Trump threatens another lawsuit against CBS amid settlement talks
The network has offered to settle Trump's earlier news distortion lawsuit for $15 million; Trump is holding out for $25 million and an apology from CBS News.

Network evening news program see lift in ratings
The flagship evening newscasts from the three major broadcast networks all experienced viewership gains in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.