1929: CBS Begins Radio News Broadcasts
In 1929, the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) started regular radio news broadcasts, which were five-minute summaries taken from United Press reports.
December 1930: Paul W. White Hired as CBS News Editor
In December 1930, CBS chief William S. Paley hired journalist Paul W. White from United Press to be CBS's news editor, elevating news operations to the same level as entertainment.
1932: CBS Breaks Lindbergh Kidnapping Story
In 1932, CBS disregarded wire service embargoes and broke the story of the Lindbergh kidnapping using live on-the-air reporting, scooping print outlets with news of the 1932 presidential election.
1937: Murrow Sent to London
In 1937, Edward R. Murrow was sent to London to run CBS Radio's European operation.
1940: Chester Recruited to Develop International Network
In 1940, William S. Paley recruited Edmund A. Chester to coordinate the development of the international shortwave radio Network of the Americas.
December 7, 1941: WCBW Broadcasts Special Report on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, WCBW broadcasted an extensive special report, marking a significant advance in live television broadcasting and lasting approximately 90 minutes.
May 1942: WCBW Cuts Back Live Program Schedule
In May 1942, WCBW significantly reduced its live program schedule, canceling newscasts, due to staff shortages from the war effort and the inability to repair early cameras.
1942: La Cadena de las Américas Launched
In 1942, the international shortwave radio Network of the Americas, called La Cadena de las Américas, began broadcasting vital news and cultural programming throughout South and Central America during World War II.
May 1944: WCBW Reopens Studios and Resumes Newscasts
In May 1944, as World War II turned in favor of the Allies, WCBW reopened its studios and resumed broadcasting newscasts, anchored by Ned Calmer and then Everett Holles.
1946: WCBW Renamed WCBS-TV
In 1946, WCBW's call letters were changed to WCBS-TV.
February 1948: NBC Television Newsreel Premieres
In February 1948, NBC's offering, NBC Television Newsreel, premiered and was simply film footage with voice narration.
May 3, 1948: CBS Television News Premieres with Douglas Edwards
On May 3, 1948, Douglas Edwards began anchoring CBS Television News, a regular 15-minute nightly newscast on the CBS television network, including WCBS-TV, becoming the first regularly scheduled network television news program featuring an anchor.
1949: United Nations In Action Series Produced
In 1949, Edmund Chester collaborated with Larry LeSueur to produce the United Nations In Action news series, underwritten by Ford Motor Company, providing live coverage of the United Nations General Assembly.
1950: Newscast Renamed Douglas Edwards with the News
In 1950, the nightly newscast's name was changed to Douglas Edwards with the News.
1956: The World Tonight Changes to Current Format
The evening Roundup, previously known as The World Tonight, has aired in its current form since 1956.
2004: Killian documents controversy involving Dan Rather
In 2004, the Killian documents controversy occurred, involving Dan Rather presenting improperly verified documents.
2006: Glenn Anchored Morning Roundup Prior to Death
Christopher Glenn anchored the morning Roundup prior to his death in 2006.
2014: CBS News Productions operated until 2014
From the 1990s until 2014, CBS News operated its own production unit CBS News Productions, to produce alternative programming for cable networks, and CBS EyeToo Productions, later renamed CBS Eye Productions, a company that produced documentaries and nonfiction programs.
2018: Ownership of Sky News transferred to Comcast
In 2018, the ownership of Sky News, which was partially controlled by 21st Century Fox, was transferred to Comcast.
April 15, 2021: CBS News and Stations Divisions Merge
On April 15, 2021, CBS Television Stations and CBS News announced the merger of their divisions into CBS News and Stations, with Neeraj Khemlani and Wendy McMahon as co-heads.
April 2021: CBS Television Stations and CBS News Merge
In April 2021, CBS Television Stations and CBS News merged their divisions into a single entity named CBS News and Stations.
2022: CBS News partnered with The Weather Channel
In 2022, CBS News began a content-sharing partnership with The Weather Channel, allowing The Weather Channel meteorologists to appear on CBS News programs.
2022: CBS News Hires Mick Mulvaney as Contributor
In 2022, CBS News hired former Trump administration official Mick Mulvaney as a paid on-air contributor, sparking controversy.
July 2024: Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews steps down as president of CBS News
Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, who supervised the Washington, D.C. bureau as its president, stepped down in July 2024.
October 2024: Trump Sues CBS News Over 60 Minutes Interview
In October 2024, Donald Trump sued CBS News over a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, alleging election interference through deceptive editing.
April 2025: Bill Owens Leaves CBS
In April 2025, 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens left CBS, citing a deterioration of journalistic independence.
July 2025: Paramount Global Settles Lawsuit with Trump
In July 2025, CBS News' parent company, Paramount Global, settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16 million related to a 60 Minutes interview.
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