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On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1925, Anna Chennault, Chinese widow of Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (died 2018) was born. In 1934, Keith Sutton, English bishop (died 2017) was born. In 1943, James Levine, American pianist and conductor (died 2021) was born. In 1949, Gordon Bray, Australian journalist and sportscaster was born. In 1965, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, American government and non-profit executive was born. In 1969, IBM announces that effective January 1970 it will price its software and services separately from hardware thus creating the modern software industry. In 1972, Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about illegally using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins. In 1997, Betty Shabazz, American educator and activist (born 1936) passed away. In 2009, Jerri Nielsen, American physician and explorer (born 1952) passed away. In 2015, Nirmala Joshi, Indian nun, lawyer, and social worker (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

CBS Mornings facing ‘worst June ever’ as ratings plunge after Scott Pelley’s firing and Bari Weiss upheaval

The Independent

June 23, 2026

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CBS Mornings facing ‘worst June ever’ as ratings plunge after Scott Pelley’s firing and Bari Weiss upheaval

Viewership fell by several hundred thousand from the June average in the immediate aftermath of Scott Pelley’s firing

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