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April 7, 2021

Zoo Miami presents newborn giraffes

A male giraffe has been doing his part to promote Zoo Miami's breeding program, with two of his long-legged babies born in the last few days.

April 7, 2021

Dan Gainor: '60 Minutes' hit job on Gov. DeSantis makes it clear press fears it's his time

Sunday’s "60 Minutes" show pulled out all the stops attacking Florida Gov. DeSantis over vaccine distribution.

April 7, 2021

Why media hostility boosts Ron DeSantis, especially after ’60 Minutes’ misfire

Ron DeSantis gets all kinds of negative media coverage, and it’s now working to his advantage.

April 7, 2021

Florida Dem claims he told CBS DeSantis-Publix story was 'bulls---'; producer says info used 'on background'

One of the prominent Florida Democrats who has spoken out against the controversial "60 Minutes" report targeting Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is shedding light on what exactly he told CBS News.

April 6, 2021

Spirit changes wording of tweet blaming parents over mask incident

Spirit Airlines deleted a tweet blaming a New Jersey couple for not complying with its mask protocols after videos of them being kicked off a Monday flight appeared to show a flight attendant citing the couple's young children maskless on board. 

April 6, 2021

CBS defends '60 Minutes' DeSantis report despite pledge to provide 'full, fair, and contexted reporting'

When then-President Donald Trump accused CBS News' "60 Minutes" of deceptively editing an interview he did with correspondent Lesley Stahl during the 2020 election campaign, the program stood by a pledge of "full, fair and contexted reporting."

April 6, 2021

Baier: '60 Minutes' interview 'falling apart' after CBS News 'fell short' of journalistic standards

Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier joined "America Reports" and analyzed CBS News' "60 Minutes" story on Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, amid a firestorm of criticism that the network selectively edited the governor's remarks and offered a slanted piece overall.

April 6, 2021

Axios hammered over claim DeSantis is 'milking,' 'seizing' on much-criticized '60 Minutes' report

Axios raised eyebrows on Tuesday by accusing Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of "milking" a widely-panned "60 Minutes" report that accused him of taking part in a "pay-for-play" scheme.

April 6, 2021

Florida officials lift evacuation order after wastewater reservoir leak flood fears ease

Florida authorities have lifted an evacuation order for more than 300 homes and businesses that were forced out over the weekend after an uncontrolled release of wastewater from Manatee County’s Piney Point reservoir.

April 6, 2021

Botched '60 Minutes' DeSantis story latest mainstream media hit piece on potential 2024 GOP contender

A widely criticized "60 Minutes" report focusing on Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest example of a mainstream media attack on the potential 2024 White House hopeful.