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  "path": "/2026/tv/news/david-letterman-cbs-lying-weasels-late-show-stephen-colbert-1236738873/",
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  "textContent": "Late-night legend David Letterman is once again coming to the defense of Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” comes to a close later this month after CBS announced in July 2025 that the historic program was ending for good. While the network maintains the maneuver was a “financial decision,” Letterman told The New York Times that […]",
  "title": "David Letterman Slams CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’ for Canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Due to a ‘Financial Decision’"
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