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The oldest of the three broadcast news divisions, dating to 1927, and the home of Edward R. Murrow and 60 Minutes. It is now owned by Paramount Skydance following the 2025 merger.
60 Minutes remains the most watched news program in the country and its investigative record is long. Recent years have brought sustained criticism from the right over editing decisions in political interviews, and from the left over whether new ownership with business before federal regulators can be trusted to leave the newsroom alone.