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CBS fires top journo after criticism of news regime

The US TV network CBS has fired one of its most prominent journalists after he criticised the new regime at the network as being unqualified.

AAP

Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS News boss Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ 60 Minutes

Pelley was sent a termination letter by 60 Minutes' new executive producer, Nick Bilton

The Independent UK

60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clash

Move comes after meeting in which Pelley said network chief Bari Weiss was ‘murdering’ news show

The Guardian - US

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A Former 60 Minutes Producer Is Defending Those Murder Comments

One of the show's alums is speaking out.

Cinemablend

60 Minutes in turmoil as Scott Pelley blasts new regime at CBS News

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The Independent UK

CBS News boss Bari Weiss accused of ‘murdering’ 60 Minutes by correspondent Scott Pelley

Anchor reportedly lashes out at new executive producer following months of upheaval at top news show

The Independent UK

CBS Correspondent Just Went Off On Head Honchos For ‘Murdering’ 60 Minutes

This conversation reportedly took a turn.

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CBS News veterans urge Paramount CEO to ‘uphold editorial independence’ at 60 Minutes

Dozens of former news staffers press David Ellison to commit to fair coverage in wake of major firings on the show

The Guardian - US

60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ show

Pelley reportedly rebuked CBS ousting show’s executive producer, executive editor and two top correspondents

The Guardian - US

CBS News Names New 60 Minutes Leader, And It’s Grim

CBS News is shaking up 60 Minutes and the results are dire for anyone that actually cares about the news on TV being accurate. The Washington Post and New York Times reported that Sharyn Alfonsi was leaving her post as the leader of 60 Minutes. CBS News Editor in Chief…

The Mary Sue

Cecilia Vega Out of '60 Minutes': How She Changed TV News for Latina Journalists Even Before She Joined the Legendary CBS Show

Latina journalist Cecilia Vega is among the staff leaving '60 Minutes', amid an overhaul of the CBS news section.

Latin Times

CBS News shakes up 60 Minutes as ousted correspondents ‘fear what comes next’

Ex-New York Times journalist Nick Bilton to replace Tanya Simon as executive producer of the Sunday newsmagazine

The Guardian - US

Why Did Sharyn Alfonsi Leave CBS? Real Reason Behind Her '60 Minutes' Exit After Explosive Editorial Dispute

Sharyn Alfonsi exits CBS News after a dispute over a Salvadoran prison report, sparking debate on editorial independence and political influence within the network.

International Business Times UK

CBS officially fires 60 Minutes reporter who went scorched earth on Bari Weiss early in the week: report

Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract expired over the weekend, making her an at-will employee until she was fired, according to a report

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

60 Minutes journalist accuses CBS News of penalizing her after contract not renewed

Sharyn Alfonsi confirms contract expiration after decrying network over ‘the spread of corporate meddling’ last month

Cinemablend

Despite All The Bari Weiss Rumors, What’s Really Going On At CBS News?

Things are still very much unsettled at CBS News.

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Tyson Gordon Tells 60 Minutes His Most Controversial MAFS Comment Was ‘Wrong To Use’

“Traditional is the word I was looking for and traditional is a word I wanted to use.”

Cinemablend

60 Minutes And The Other CBS News Shows May Be Getting A Big Behind-The-Scenes Shakeup

CBS News may not be done changing under new leadership.

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The Guardian - US

Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism

Online publication Puck previously reported Weiss could be moved to a new role with less oversight of the network

The Independent UK

Paramount denies Bari Weiss is being sidelined from CBS News and 60 Minutes in favor of more experienced hands

Insiders griped that Weiss is ‘drastically overstretched’ and lacks the necessary experience serve as editor-in-chief

Cinemablend

I Had No Idea Anderson Cooper’s 60 Minutes Gig Was Bleeding Into His ‘Vacation Time’ Before His Exit

He’s leaving for a reason anyone with two jobs can relate to.

The Independent UK

Anderson Cooper gives emotional farewell to 60 Minutes with veiled jab over ‘independence’

Anchor departs long-running investigative news show after 20 years with pointed reminder: ‘I hope 60 Minutes remains 60 Minutes’

The Independent UK

Anderson Cooper’s parting words as he leaves 60 Minutes after 20 years

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The Guardian - US

CBS News insiders fear Bari Weiss will soon enact ‘massive changes’ to 60 Minutes

With layoffs widely expected and editorial tensions deepening, correspondents await a post-season shakeup

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss wants ‘MAGA-coded’ CBS News anchor for 60 Minutes shake-up in latest network overhaul: report

Word of the overhaul comes after a report that Weiss personally booked Sunday's interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and passed over 60 Minutes veteran Lesley Stahl for the assignment

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