Barbara Walters was a pioneering journalist and television personality, who rose to fame in the early 1960s as the “TODAY Girl” and was the first female anchor of a network news program. She was known for her hard-hitting questions and was the co-creator of the hit ABC daytime show “The View” and worked on the ABC news magazine show, “20/20,” for 25 years. She was an inspiration to many women in the media industry and passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.
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Barbara Walters, the iconic TV journalist, has died at the age of 93. She was the first female co-anchor of a network evening news broadcast, and was most known for her 25 year tenure as co-host of ABC's "20/20". She conducted the first interview with President George W. Bush after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and was the first American journalist to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of waging a war to ensure Vladimir Putin remains in power, leading to deadly strikes in several regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the attacks have left at least one dead and 20 injured, while Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 30% of the capital was left without power. Despite the attacks, many Kyiv residents have returned to the city to spend New Year's Eve with their loved ones, while Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged Ukrainians to persevere.
Global leaders have paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…