NewsNation Inks Multiyear Deal With Chris Cuomo

Story by Alex Weprin

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Chris Cuomo signs multiyear deal with upstart news channel NewsNation, cementing his comeback after high-profile exit from CNN.

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Cuomo's new deal will keep him as the 8 p.m. primetime host on NewsNation, as the channel aims to build out its roster of veteran news anchors.
NewsNation, owned by media giant Nexstar, is positioning itself as a home for TV news veterans who have left legacy channels, betting on their star power to drive growth.

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Chris Cuomo, NewsNation, Nexstar