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But the crystal meth news was inadvertently revealed in a Tweet by a Sports Illustrated reporter a day before the magazines published. The tweet was removed about 25 minutes after it went live, but, not surprisingly, the news had already spread around the world.

Eight of CBS's 15 nods were nominations for segments on "60 Minutes." Four others were for "Evening News with Katie Couric."Two of CNBC's documentaries were nominated for awards as well as "Boom, Bust, Blame: The Inside Story of America's Economic Crisis" on CNBC.com.Two of Elisabeth Leam...

TVNewser has learned globetrotting CBS News chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan is pregnant with her second child. Logan gave birth last December to Joseph Washington Burkett V. Though based in Washington, DC, Logan continues to report from around the world. She appeared on "60 Minut...

For the second week in a row, CBS' "60 Minutes" was one of the Top 10 television programs for the week. "60," which got some help from a Jets-Bills overtime lead-in on the east coast, drew 14.3M Total Viewers and was the 7th most watched show last week.

In attendance, Hewitt's "60 Minutes" correspondent corps including Morley Safer who spoke at the service. Andy Rooney sat in the third row, just across the aisle from Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly. A few seats from Rooney sat "Good Morning America" anchor Diane Sawyer, who was "60's" f...

We headed out to Michael's last night for a party for Deborah Norville's new book "The Power of Respect." In the room, "60 Minutes" EP Jeff Fager, "48 Hours" EP Susan Zirinsky, CBS News anchor Russ Mitchell, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein and correspondent Alina Cho and other tvnewers. Even Won...

Presenters included CBS' Russ Mitchell, NBC's Natalie Morales and Hoda Kotb, CNN's John Roberts and ABC's Brian Ross. In all, 51 news organizations were recognized for excellence in TV, Radio and Digital journalism. One of the highlights of the evening came when "60 Minutes" producers T...

CBS News has announced it is planning a tribute to legendary CBS News producer and creator of "60 Minutes" Don Hewitt who died in August. The event will be held Monday, Oct. 19 at New York's Frederick P. Rose Hall in the Time Warner Center. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.

The room was packed with CBS, ABC and NBC newsers including CBS News and Sports president Sean McManus and NBC News president Steve Capus. Also on hand, "60 Minutes" EP Jeff Fager, GMA senior EP Jim Murphy, who worked for years at CBS; as did Mika Brzezinski now with MSNBC. Also, Lesley Stahl,...

Look for Byron Pitts to be "60 Minutes'" next full-time correspondent. Pitts would be only the second African-American full-time correspondent at "60" in its 42-year history. Ed Bradley, who served with distinction for 26 years, died in 2006 from leukemia.

The show, which had a strong lead-in from the San Diego Chargers - Miami Dolphins game, drew more than 14.88 million Total Viewers earning a 4.2/11 in A25-54 and a 3.2/09 in A18-49. "60 Minutes" was up 20% from last year's season premiere.

This morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu, Matt and Jason talked with the LATimes' Matea Gold about her Sunday piece on the generational shift occurring at CBS' venerable "60 Minutes," which may be best exemplified by a rare office move.

The 1,500-square-foot Cape Cod was on the market for about three months before Mr. Lauer made his offer. Set on about 0.7 acres, the home has three bedrooms, two baths, a country kitchen and wraparound deck overlooking the lawn and a large pond connected to Little Peconic Bay. The property, wh...

Congratulations all around for "60 Minutes" sage Andy Rooney and his grandson, Fox News Pentagon producer Justin Fishel . Fishel and his wife ... www.mediabistro.com

 NY Chesley Sullenberger conducted by Katie Couric and Scott Pelley's interview of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. The show grew 10% in Total Viewers and 8% in A18-49 viewers. Said CBS News and Sports President Sean McManus said, "I credit [EP] Jeff Fager and ...

Kroft's interview last Sunday with Obama's top aides helped make 60 Minutes the week's #1 show. Not bad for a program that recently marked its 40th anniversary. So, as Kroft nears his 20 year-anniversary with 60 Minutes, is he thinking about retirement?

CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley "went to the bottom of the world to get to the bottom of the story...