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Journalist asks judge to dismiss hacking charges over Fox News video leaks
Florida journalist Timothy Burke says the government cannot claim that his interception and distribution of Fox News video clips is a crime.

CBS to “centralize” news coverage across local-owned stations
The effort is part of a broader restructuring of operations at CBS News & Stations, and comes several months after 800 Paramount employees — including some at CBS-owned stations — were laid off.

Brian Watson to end two-decade career at Paramount
His resignation will take effect in early May, according to a memo obtained exclusively by The Desk.

Washington man charged in conspiracy involving Florida journalist, Fox News leaks
Using the alias "EyewitnessZunes," Marco Gaudino allegedly worked with Tim Burke to break into computer services associated with news outlets.

CBS News to overhaul free streaming TV channel
"CBS News 24/7" will launch later this month with real-time headlines and enhanced weather forecasts, the network said.

CBS station sues California police department over footage of shooting
A CBS station in Sacramento is suing a local police department after it refused to turn over footage of a shooting as required under the law.

Journalism groups walk back support for Fox News leaker
News outlets and press freedom groups are torn between supporting former journalist Timothy Burke and the broadcast TV outlets he allegedly victimized.

Timothy Burke may lose lawyers as criminal case proceeds
An attorney representing the Florida journalist said he may need a court-appointed lawyer due to increasing legal fees.

Paramount layoffs impact 20 workers at CBS News, report says
Paramount has eliminated around 20 jobs at its CBS News division, the New York Post reported on Tuesday.

Amid possible sale, Paramount weighs layoffs early next year
Job cuts have already come to CBS owned-and-operated stations over the past few weeks, according to a source, and further cuts could be coming in 2024.

Local Now adds local CBS News stations to free streaming service
Local Now has added more than a dozen CBS-owned national and local news channels to its free streaming platform.
