CBS News Ousts Scott Pelley From 60 Minutes After Verbal Clash With New Boss
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CBS News fired veteran 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley for cause after a heated confrontation with the show's new executive producer Nick Bilton, following Pelley's criticisms of Bari Weiss's overhaul. The termination ends Pelley's 37-year CBS tenure and raises questions about the show's future and staff lineup as CBS leadership holds emergency meetings; Pelley has reportedly consulted a high-profile litigator, Bryan Freedman.
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