When did CBS News begin making regular radio news broadcasts?
In 1929, the Columbia Broadcasting System began making regular radio news broadcasts. These were five-minute summaries taken from reports supplied by United Press.
Questions about CBS News
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Who was the first head of CBS News and when did he start building the organization?
Paul W. White became vice president and general manager in charge of news at CBS in March 1933. As the first head of CBS News, he began to build an organization that soon established a legendary reputation.
What date did Douglas Edwards begin anchoring CBS Television News?
In May 1948, Douglas Edwards began anchoring CBS Television News, a regular 15-minute nightly newscast. It aired every weeknight at 7:30 p.m. and was the first regularly scheduled network television news program featuring an anchor.
Which CBS News programs launched between 1954 and 1988?
Face the Nation launched on the 7th of November 1954, 60 Minutes premiered on the 24th of September 1968, 48 Hours began on the 19th of January 1988, and CBS News Sunday Morning started on the 28th of January 1979.
When did Neeraj Khemlani step down as co-head of CBS News and who took over?
On the 14th of August 2023, after Khemlani announced he was stepping down, CBS News named Wendy McMahon as its sole president and CEO. Tom Cibrowski was hired as president in February 2025.