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CBS News Correspondent Jan Crawford Apologizes for Post on Abdul El-Sayed That Sparked Social-Media Ire

CBS News veteran Jan Crawford usually has the delicate task of covering the U.S. Supreme Court and the ways in which its decisions affect American lives and…

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Variety reports: CBS News veteran Jan Crawford usually has the delicate task of covering the U.S. Supreme Court and the ways in which its decisions affect American lives and policies.

On Sunday, however, Crawford was the one being judged. Crawford, who joined CBS News in 2009, posted a note following a town hall meeting held Saturday night.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Crawford Apologizes for Post, CBS News Correspondent Jan and Abdul El-Sayed That Sparked.

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United States · Americas
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Variety
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Crawford Apologizes for Post, CBS News Correspondent Jan, Abdul El-Sayed That Sparked, Social-Media Ire
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Entertainment

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