Mediagazer: CBS names Richard Parsons as interim board chairman and two more longtime board members, Bruce Gordon and William Cohen, step down (Tim Baysinger/The Wrap)

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Tim Baysinger / The Wrap:

CBS names Richard Parsons as interim board chairman and two more longtime board members, Bruce Gordon and William Cohen, step down — Bruce Gordon and William Cohen step down from board of directors “to focus on other personal and professional priorities” — CBS Corp. has named Richard …

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