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  1. CNN and CBS News are reportedly moving toward a merger that would place both companies under the same ownership.
  2. David Ellison is poised to complete an $111 billion purchase that would merge CNN and CBS News.

Ellison's interests are reportedly threatening CNN's independence as a judge blocks a key merger affecting the network's control.

6 reports, 5 independent Updated Oct 6
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Ellison's interests are reportedly threatening CNN's independence as a judge blocks a key merger affecting the network's control.

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CNNLarry EllisonAraceli Martínez-Olguín

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  1. Ellison promises CNN complete editorial independence amid corporate drama.1 source
  2. Ellison threatens to pull operations if the state blocks the merger.1 source
  3. Judge blocks merger due to concerns over Ellison's influence on CNN.1 source

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