CBS hits back at FCC over probe into ’60 Minutes’ edits

CBS has asked the Federal Communications Commission to end its investigation into edits of its “60 Minutes” Kamala Harris interview, arguing that the federal government risks becoming “a roving censor” trampling on free speech rights. President Trump was furious over last October’s “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Harris in the closing weeks of the … Read more

Paramount says Trump’s CBS ’60 Minutes’ lawsuit seeks to ‘punish’ network

Paramount Global has asked a federal judge to toss President Trump’s $20-billion lawsuit over edits to a “60 Minutes” interview, alleging Trump’s legal effort was designed to “punish” CBS for editorial decisions — a violation of protected free speech rights. In its motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed Thursday, Paramount argued that Trump and fellow … Read more

Paramount expects to complete Skydance deal by summer

Paramount Global expects to finalize its sale to David Ellison’s Skydance Media by summer, the company said Wednesday, slightly adjusting its timeline after encountering static at the Federal Communications Commission. The company had hoped to complete its sale by mid-April. The update came as Paramount reported fourth-quarter earnings, which missed analysts’ expectations. Paramount posted a … Read more

Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo smashes men’s half-marathon world record, 1st to go under 57 minutes

Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo set a men’s half-marathon word record on Sunday and also became the first runner to go under 57 minutes. 24-year-old sets time of 56 minutes 41 seconds in Barcelona race The Associated Press · Posted: Feb 16, 2025 3:22 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo broke the … Read more