#Ted Koppel to host CBS show on US divisions

#Ted Koppel to host CBS show on US divisions

“Ted Koppel to host CBS show on US divisions” NEW YORK — At age 82, Ted Koppel is equipped to take the long view when discussing what divides Americans. The former “Nightline” anchor, now an occasional contributor to “CBS Sunday Morning,” takes over from Jane Pauley for the first time this weekend to host a specially…

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#Taliban enforcing face-cover order for female TV anchors

#Taliban enforcing face-cover order for female TV anchors

“Taliban enforcing face-cover order for female TV anchors” ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Sunday began enforcing an order requiring all female TV news anchors in the country to cover their faces while on-air. The move is part of a hard-line shift drawing condemnation from rights activists. After the order was announced Thursday, only a…

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#’CBS Evening News’ Jan. 6 broadcast sparks gossip over Norah O’Donnell’s future

#’CBS Evening News’ Jan. 6 broadcast sparks gossip over Norah O’Donnell’s future

“#’CBS Evening News’ Jan. 6 broadcast sparks gossip over Norah O’Donnell’s future” The anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is sparking fresh conspiracy theories — about Norah O’Donnell’s anchor spot at “CBS Evening News,” that is. Last week, the third-place network flew “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil into Washington from New York to anchor…

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#Richard Leibner, storied news anchor agent, retires

#Richard Leibner, storied news anchor agent, retires

“#Richard Leibner, storied news anchor agent, retires” Richard Leibner — the storied agent known for advising top news talent including Dan Rather, Mike Wallace, Ed Bradley, Morley Safer and Diane Sawyer — retired this week, receiving accolades from the industry.  UTA co-president Jay Sures told staff in a memo, “Richard’s impact has been unmatched ……

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