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Walter Cronkite, 92, Dies; Trusted Voice of TV News

Jul. 18, 2009
Mr. Cronkite guided viewers with such plain-spoken grace that he was called the most trusted man in America.
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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."
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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.

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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.

Cronkite's voice may rejoin CBS News

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- When the revamped "CBS Evening News" makes its U.S. debut next month, host Katie Couric may be introduced by the voice of journalist Walter Cronkite.

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.

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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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