"PBS NewsHour Creator Robert MacNeil Dies at 93"

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"PBS NewsHour Creator Robert MacNeil Dies at 93"
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Robert MacNeil, the creator and first anchor of PBS's "The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour," has passed away at the age of 93. He gained prominence for his coverage of the Senate Watergate hearings and co-anchored the show with Jim Lehrer for two decades. MacNeil's disenchantment with the style and content of rival news programs led to the creation of the program, which remains on the air today. He was also a prolific writer and created the Emmy-winning series "The Story of English." MacNeil leaves behind a lasting legacy in journalism and broadcasting.

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