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"PBS NewsHour Co-Founder Robert MacNeil Dies at 93"
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"PBS NewsHour Co-Founder Robert MacNeil Dies at 93"

Robert MacNeil, the legendary PBS News anchor known for his erudite reporting and high journalistic standards, has passed away at the age of 93. His career spanned from covering international events like the building of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis to co-anchoring the MacNeil/Lehrer Report, which later became PBS NewsHour. MacNeil's unwavering commitment to serious journalism and refusal to succumb to sensationalism made him a hallmark of American broadcast media culture. His legacy includes numerous awards and a reputation for journalistic integrity that continues to inspire the industry.