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Bari Weiss, a prominent figure in independent media, has been appointed the new editor in chief of CBS News, marking a significant shift for the legacy network. Weiss, who founded The Free Press, a successful newsletter and podcast venture, has built a reputation for her critique of "wokeness"
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CBS News staffers are preparing for the network's settlement with President Donald Trump over a $20 billion lawsuit filed after the network edited a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement discussions began in April, mediated by Paramount, the network's parent company, with
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Wendy McMahon's resignation as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures has added to the growing uncertainty at CBS, a media giant grappling with a $20 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump, alleging deceptive editing of a critical pre-election interview. The
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Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Bernie Sanders are pushing for information on Paramount's efforts to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against CBS News's 60 Minutes. The senators are concerned that Paramount may be engaging in "improper conduct involving the Trump administration in
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At Wake Forest University's commencement address, Scott Pelley, a "60 Minutes" correspondent, issued a stark warning about the erosion of the rule of law, journalism, and freedom of speech in the United States. He used the example of President Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit
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A group of Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Ron Wyden, have sent a letter to Paramount's top shareholder Shari Redstone, warning her that the company's push to settle the lawsuit with Donald Trump could be in violation of federal bribery laws. The
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The US is set to continue exerting pressure on Israel to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, despite providing billions in military aid, as per an interview with US Vice President Kamala Harris on CBS' "60 Minutes." Harris emphasized the importance of allowing Israel to defend itself
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As the US President, George W. Bush, and the newly appointed anchor of the CBS Evening News, Katie Couric, engaged in a battle to prove their leadership credentials, the media and the public were left to pick up the pieces. On the one hand, Bush sought to solidify his image
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In a competitive landscape, three seasoned anchors have taken the stage: Katie Couric on CBS, Brian Williams on NBC, and Charles Gibson on ABC. With Couric aiming to boost ratings from the cellar, Williams facing his biggest challenge yet, and Gibson working to hold onto his No. 2 spot, the
