Jeff Zucker Nearing Deal to Head CNN [Updated]

Former NBCUniversal chief exec would replace Jim Walton

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In perhaps the worst-kept secret in television since "Letterman dislikes Leno," Jeff Zucker, former head of NBCUniversal, reportedly has been picked to head up CNN in the wake of Jim Walton's departure at the end of the year.

According to the Los Angeles Times, talks with Zucker have been heating up over the last few weeks, and an agreement could be in place as early as the end of this week. CNN has not yet confirmed Zucker's appointment and declined to comment.

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