Posted Jul. 16, 2012 at 6:07 a.m.
The new NBCNews.com
Microsoft and NBC started MSNBC in 1996, teaming up to create a 24-hour news channel and companion website. NBC agreed to acquire the news channel in 2005, leaving the Internet portion as a joint venture. The idea now is to bring MSNBC.com under the broadcaster's umbrella as well, giving it more control over the website and its content.
Microsoft, NBC divorce: MSNBC now NBCNews.com
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The new NBCNews.com
Microsoft and NBC started MSNBC in 1996, teaming up to create a 24-hour news channel and companion website. NBC agreed to acquire the news channel in 2005, leaving the Internet portion as a joint venture. The idea now is to bring MSNBC.com under the broadcaster's umbrella as well, giving it more control over the website and its content.
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