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CBS Unveils New Format For Venerable ‘Evening News’
CBS News unveiled a new edition of its venerable "CBS Evening News," one that offered fewer stories but more depth and a few nods to '60 Minutes'
In their place: fewer stories told with more depth and enterprise; a focus on reporters in the field; and elements that nod to the network’s venerable newsmagazine, “60 Minutes.” And perhaps a little “PBS NewsHour” on the side? John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois served as guides of a sort, taking viewers through a longer-than-expected segment about insurance challenges for California residents affected by the recent wildfires and an investigative piece that examined Chinese intelligence efforts to recruit members of the U.S. military, as well as quick nods of just a few seconds to some of the breaking-news headlines of the day. It’s no secret that “CBS Evening News” has run third behind its direct broadcast competitors for years, and the constant switching of anchors hasn’t really helped the network grow its perch with potential audiences.
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