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CBS and CNN Could Be Making News Together

crimeandpunishment writes "More proof of the profound impact cable, the Internet, and other outlets have had on broadcast news organizations. CBS and CNN, who have danced around the idea of a partnership for years, may be ready to move forward. Both news organizations have a lot at stake. Broadcast network news has a gloomy financial outlook, and CNN's ratings need a jump-start."

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  1. Just what they need by NaCh0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Larry King guest starring on 60 Minutes.

    No Thanks. I'll keep my dial set to the hotties and relevant commentators on FoxNews.

  2. Re:News by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "And we're back. I'm Anderson Cooper, and this is AC 360. Before the break we asked our viewers what they thought of the Obama administration's response to the oil disaster."

    Pwnface69: Obama is gr8 n I think it we have a black president

    "That's a good point. Good input. Let's bring up an opposing view."

    RedNeckBeck72: oblama blew up the rig himself and acorn for the stopping drilling cus global warming scam

    BushLiedKidsDied: it was bush fault lobbyists and haliburton made backdoor deals

    "Quite a diverse array of opinions we have here. Next up, what is the Achilles' Heel of elephants? The answer may surprise you. Stay tuned."

  3. Synonym for make: by L4t3r4lu5 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Fabricate.

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  4. More media consolidation...its about time by Conspire · · Score: 3, Funny

    This is very heartwarming. It is about time we had some media consolidation. It will surely help remove the bias stemming from the extremely fragmented ownership and production base of the mainstream media of today.........

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