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Story summary
- PBS News Weekend will end its broadcasts on January 11 due to budget cuts eliminating 34 positions.
- PBS News Hour anchors announced the decision during a Friday broadcast.
- They highlighted John Yang, weekend anchor for PBS News Hour.
- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board voted to dissolve the organization after Congress rescinded funding.
- Patricia Harrison, president of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, stated the decision was necessary.
