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Bari Weiss Set for Top Role at CBS News as Paramount Closes in on Free Press Acquisition

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Paramount is on the verge of acquiring Bari Weiss’ right-leaning Free Press news organization, with Weiss set for a top role in running CBS News, TheWrap has learned.

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