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Reporters from KTLA-TV and other news channels at a press conference in 2014. KTLA is owned by Nexstar Media Group. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, editing by The Desk)

Appeals court tosses challenge to FCC’s approval of Nexstar-TEGNA deal

The court found the FCC is under no statutory obligation to issue a speedy full commission vote on Nexstar’s merger with TEGNA.


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