CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
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The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
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