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24-hour cable and satellite television news channel providing news coverage and political commentary, owned by ViacomCBS

What is CBS News?

CBS News is a 24-hour cable and satellite television news channel owned by the CBS Entertainment Group unit of ViacomCBS. The channel specializes in live news coverage, political reporting, and news-related documentary content. CBS News has bureaus across the United States and around the world, allowing them to provide up-to-the-minute reporting on developing stories.

CBS News was launched in 1997 as a spin-off of the CBS television network news division. It features anchors and reporters from CBS's news broadcasts along with its own dedicated correspondents. The channel focuses on hard news coverage of national and international political events, along with reporting on U.S. business developments and cultural issues. CBS News also airs news-related documentary specials and investigates issues in-depth through long-form reporting.

Competitor channels include NBC's CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, and Bloomberg Television. CBS News sets itself apart by emphasizing live coverage and expert analysis of impactful political and economic news. It has developed a reputation for sharp, factual journalism presented clearly by experienced journalists and political analysts.

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