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“I've been an agnostic for as long as I can remember ... so I don't know where we go. But if it turns out that the lights are just turned off and nothing happens, well, that's okay.”

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John Chancellor

John Chancellor was an accomplished journalist renowned for his contributions to the field of television news. Born on July 14, 1927, he passed away on July 12, 1996. Chancellor was respected throughout his career for his rigorous reporting and fair-minded style. more

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