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In an unprecedented occurrence, CBS News’ Scott Pelley has won a Peabody Award in two consecutive years. Last year, Mr. Pelley, a “60 Minutes” correspondent since 2004, was honored for “The Killings in Haditha,” an interview with Marine Sgt. Frank Woodrich, who lost a comrade to an IED and led his men...
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It’s time again for TelevisionWeek ’s list of the 10 Most Powerful in TV News. This year’s report card comes at an awkward time: Election-year performances can’t be ignored, and yet they already seem a distant memory, as the industry is roiled by the same economic turmoil as the rest of the nation. While...
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton has been named CBS News’ medical correspondent. She will report on various topics for “The Early Show” as well as other CBS News broadcasts and platforms. Dr. Ashton is a board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology. She most recently served as a medical contributor for...
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Political news icon Bob Schieffer will host a 15-minute weekly Webcast starting tomorrow, CBSNews.com announced today. It’s one of the first initiatives by a broadcast network to create an original news show purely for the Web. The show, “Washington Unplugged,” will run on Fridays at 2 p.m. ET. Mr. Schieffer...
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The historic installation of the nation’s first African American president is creating unprecedented interest in programming related to Tuesday’s inauguration—as well as logistical nightmares for TV news crews. EXPECTING A CROWD Barack Obama will have this view of the Mall as he’s inaugurated. CNN will...
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CBS News has unveiled its plans for multiplatform coverage of the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, led by live broadcasts and Web streams anchored by Katie Couric. Ms. Couric will anchor broadcast coverage for CBS throughout the day on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Coverage will include...
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At the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ 6th Annual Emmy Awards for Business and Financial Reporting, awards went to news divisions including CBS News and ABC News, as well as TV news stalwarts including Brian Ross and David Faber. Two awards each went to: —ABC News, for a team...
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CBS News has appointed Nancy Cordes as its congressional correspondent. Ms. Cordes, who will be based in Washington, D.C., will contribute reports to CBS News broadcasts and digital platforms. She will continue to cover the transportation and consumer safety beats. Ms. Cordes was a correspondent for...
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Background: Mr. Glor double majored in journalism and economics and won a best-in-journalism award at Syracuse University in New York. TV News Talent Searching for TV’s News Elite . . . More » Joel Brown . . . More » Seth Doane . . . More » Jeff Glor . . . More » Scott Goldberg . . . More » Bianna Golodryga...
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Paul Ryan and Nancy Kramer have been promoted to senior producers of “48 Hours Mystery.” They were previously producers of the CBS News program. Mr. Ryan started at the program in 1999 as a producer. He worked at Sports Illustrated Television before joining CBS News. Ms. Kramer has been with “48 Hours...
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Former “CBS Evening News” anchor Dan Rather can continue with his $70 million breach-of-contract suit against CBS, New York Supreme Court Justice Ira Gammerman ruled Monday. However, he cannot sue Viacom, CBS’ former parent company, the judge ruled. CBS had filed a motion to dismiss the suit altogether...