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Former CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies

Jul. 17, 2009
Walter Cronkite, the CBS anchorman known as both "Uncle Walter" for his easygoing, measured delivery and "the most trusted man in America" for his rectitude and gravitas, has died. Cronkite was 92 years old. At the height of his influence, Cronkite's judgment was believed to...
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Newsman Walter Cronkite dies at 92

Newsman Walter Cronkite dies at 92

NEW YORK, July 17 (UPI) -- Walter Cronkite, a broadcast journalism pioneer who became known as the most trusted man in America, died Friday in New York, CBS News reported. He was 92.
Cronkite 'not expected' to recuperate

Cronkite 'not expected' to recuperate

NEW YORK, June 27 (UPI) -- The family of Walter Cronkite has issued a statement saying the longtime U.S. TV news anchor "is very ill and is not expected to recuperate."
Walter Cronkite said to be gravely ill

Walter Cronkite said to be gravely ill

NEW YORK, June 19 (UPI) -- Veteran newscaster Walter Cronkite, 92, is reported to be gravely ill, multiple sources at CBS have told an online news site.

Cronkite to be feted for 90th birthday

NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- The professional and the personal sides of news anchor Walter Cronkite will be on display during a CBS primetime celebration of his 90th birthday.

CBS may drop Cronkite opening

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- It is not known whether an opening for the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric," recorded by Walter Cronkite, will ever air.

Widower Walter Cronkite is 'dating'

NEW YORK, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Legendary CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite says he's "keeping company" with New York realtor Joanna Simon, the sister of singer Carly Simon.

Mrs. Cronkite dead at 89

NEW YORK, March 17 (UPI) -- Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Cronkite, the wife of retired CBS News anchorman and former United Press correspondent Walter Cronkite, has died. She was 89.

Walter Cronkite always preferred Schieffer

NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Veteran CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite says he always preferred Bob Schieffer to Dan Rather as his successor.

Cronkite urges Kerry to be a proud liberal

WASHINGTON, March 22 (UPI) -- Former CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite is urging Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., to defend his liberal record rather than hide from it.

Cronkite recovering in NY hospital

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Legendary newscaster Walter Cronkite is recovering in a New York hospital following surgery on his Achilles tendon, eOnline.com reported Tuesday.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler