Tag: CBS NEWS
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Another Major Exit Hits 60 Minutes as CBS Continues to Reshape Its News Division
CBS News has officially fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, marking the latest high-profile departure from one of television’s most influential news programs. The move comes as CBS, CBS News, and Paramount continue to undergo sweeping changes following the company’s merger with Skydance Media. Over the last year, viewers have watched a series of…
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64 Years Ago Today: Walter Cronkite Took Over As Anchor of CBS Evening News
Sixty four years ago today, on April 16, 1962, a significant chapter in American television journalism began when Walter Cronkite assumed the role of anchor for CBS’s nightly newscast. This moment marked the start of an era that would define broadcast news for nearly two decades and elevate the standards of television reporting nationwide. The…
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CNN is Merging With CBS News In A Move That Will Transform Both Companies
Two of the most recognizable names in American television news — CNN and CBS News — are on a path toward shared ownership, and possibly a shared future, following a landmark corporate deal that has sent shockwaves through the media industry. Warner Bros. Discovery formally signed an agreement to be acquired by Paramount Skydance, setting…
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CBS News Braces for More Layoffs Amid Union Unrest and Falling Ratings
CBS News is entering one of the most turbulent chapters in its storied history, facing an imminent wave of layoffs, a restless workforce, declining viewership, and deep uncertainty over its future — all as editor-in-chief Bari Weiss presses ahead with a sweeping transformation of the nearly century-old news organization, according to Business Insider. Now CBS’s…
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CBS News Staff Hold 24 Hour Walkout Over Contract Dispute
Writers and journalists at CBS News 24/7, the streaming news service operated by CBS News, participated in a 24-hour work stoppage on March 17, 2026. The action involved members of the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) assigned to the CBS News 24/7 bargaining unit. This unit includes approximately 60 employees who handle writing and…
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CBS News Writers Prepare for Possible Strike as Contract Talks Stall
Writers and other creative staff at CBS News 24/7 have indicated their willingness to engage in a work stoppage if ongoing contract negotiations fail to yield a satisfactory agreement. Employees for the free news streaming service, organized under the Writers Guild of America East, delivered a formal pledge to company executives emphasizing their commitment to…
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CEO of CBS News Wendy McMahon Resigns
CBS News CEO Wendy MaMahon announced Monday that she will be stepping down from her position as the news organization’s parent company, Paramount, is in the middle of a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a segment that aired on 60 Minutes. Paramount is also in talks to be acquired by Skydance Media. In a…
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How to Watch the 2024 Vice Presidential Debate Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on October 1
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, both relative newcomers to the national political spotlight, will face off Tuesday in the only scheduled vice-presidential debate before the November election. The meeting comes three weeks after former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris participated in their only scheduled debate. Walz, Harris’…
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CBS News Is Expanding Its 24/7 Live News Coverage Free on Pluto TV & Other Apps
Earlier this month Paramount announced that CBS News would be expanding its live 24/7 news coverage: you will find even more free news on Pluto TV and other apps. Yesterday April 22, CBS News will start to expand its free 24/7 news and rename the CBSA Streaming Network to CBS News 24/7. With this move,…
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CBS News is Expanding Its 24/7 Live News Coverage Free on Pluto TV & Other Apps
Paramount this week announced that CBS News would be expanding its live 24/7 news coverage. Now you will find even more news for free on Pluto TV and other apps. Starting on April 22, CBS News will expand its free 24/7 news and rename the CBSA Streaming Network to CBS News 24/7. With this move…