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CBS Newscast Halted After Cameraman's On-Air Medical Emergency

A live CBS Evening News broadcast from Taiwan, anchored by Tony Dokoupil, was abruptly cut short after a cameraman experienced a medical emergency on air. CBS News later confirmed the cameraman was recovering and in stable condition.

13 May, 23:39 — 14 May, 08:36
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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil’s China broadcast ends after cameraman’s medical emergency on air

A dull thud could be heard in the background of Tony Dokoupil’s CBS Evening News broadcast

By Owen Scott

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varietyMostly Factual12h ago

Tony Dokoupil Suddenly Stops CBS Evening Newscast as Cameraman Suffers Medical Emergency

Tony Dokoupil had to suddenly halt the CBS Evening News broadcast from Taiwan Wednesday after a cameraman suffered a medical emergency. “You will hear a lot about the rise of a powerful new China,” Dokoupil was saying as the camera quickly cut to B roll footage. “Is he ok?” Dokoupil was heard asking. “We’re going […]

By Pat Saperstein

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual13h ago

CBS Evening News medical emergency: Why Tony Dokoupil segment was cut short; first update

CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil was cut short due to a medical emergency, which they announced on camera, and later an update clarified what had happened.

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deadlineMostly Factual13h ago

CBS News Says Cameraman “Okay And Recovering” After Medical Emergency Interrupts Live ‘Evening News’ Broadcast From Taiwan

CBS News said that a cameraman is “okay and recovering” after he suffered a media emergency during a live broadcast of CBS Evening News from Taiwan. Anchor Tony Dokoupil was toward the end of the broadcast when he stopped and said, “Is he OK? We’re going to take a quick break. We have a medical […]

By Ted Johnson

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