Outlet comparison
ABC News vs. CBS News
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ABC News is rated Left-Center with high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. CBS News is rated Right-Center with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
In 134 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, ABC News and CBS News framed the story from the same side 128 times and from different sides 6 times.
Side by side
| Measure | ABC News | CBS News |
|---|---|---|
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Left-Center · High factual reporting | Right-Center · Mostly Factual |
| Ownership | The Walt Disney Company | Paramount Skydance |
| Founded | 1945 | 1927 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | New York, NY |
| Type | Broadcast network news outlet | Broadcast network news outlet |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 853 | 2206 |
| Neutral framing | 53% of 249 | 56% of 510 |
| Loaded phrases per story | 1.01 | 1.07 |
| Top topic | Politics | Top Stories |
Ratings come from AllSides and Media Bias/Fact Check. Coverage figures are CadNews measurements of each outlet's feed; framing shows only once at least 10 of an outlet's articles were analyzed.
Same story, two headlines
Recent stories both outlets covered, with each one's headline and, where CadNews analyzed the story, how it framed it.
- 1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at California Halloween store, police sayCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsCenter-left framing“1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at California Halloween store, police say”
Provides a factual summary while including police quotes about mall cameras.
CBS NewsCenter-left framing“Shootings kill 2 at Halloween Spirit stores in Michigan, California on eve of holiday, police say”Focuses on the victim's identity and family reports of her pregnancy while linking the event to a Michigan shooting.
- ICE Texas Operation Nets 4,170 Illegal Immigrants in 10 daysCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsCenter-left framing“ICE officer who struck man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas indicted: DA”
Uses descriptive language from the DA regarding the 'graphic' video and 'aggressive' driving.
CBS NewsCenter-left framing“ICE officer charged with felony in Texas after allegedly hitting man with vehicle during pursuit”Focuses on the victim's lack of criminal history and the severity of his injuries.
- ‘My Body Hurts’: Christa Pike Describes Pain and Isolation After Botched ExecutionCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsCenter-left framing“Christa Pike speaks out after surviving botched execution: 'Deeply hurt by the incompetence'”
Straightforward reporting on the recovery and statement, noting her current location.
CBS NewsCenter-left framing“Christa Pike, in first statement since botched execution, says she”Provides significant medical context and witness accounts of the botched procedure.
- 2 choppers involved in midair collision near Oregon airport, officials sayCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsNeutral“3 dead in midair crash of 2 helicopters near Oregon airport: Sheriff”
Provides specific technical details about aircraft years and models and local road intersections.
CBS NewsNeutral“3 killed in midair collision involving 2 choppers near Oregon airport, officials say”Straight factual reporting with focus on victim identities and the flight school's statement.
- DOJ agents subpoena election workers at home amid widening probe: NYTCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsCenter-left framing“DOJ issues grand jury subpoenas to election officials in California”
Frames the move as an escalation of a 'clash' over state-run elections.
CBS NewsCenter-left framing“Department of Justice investigating Alaska Senate race just days ahead of midterms”Briefly mentions California but pivots to a different DOJ investigation in Alaska.
- Patrick Stewart, Captain Picard on ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,” DiesCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsNeutral“'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battle with Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia”
Provides standard obituary details with a focus on medical context of his illness.
CBS NewsNeutral“Patrick Stewart, best known for”Details his long history with the 'Star Trek' franchise, including the recent 'Picard' series.
- Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise historyCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsNeutral“Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7”
Uses descriptive narrative elements to capture the atmosphere and celebration.
CBS NewsNeutral“Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta”Focuses on both the game results and the overall league growth metrics.
- Judge orders Justice Department to disclose noncitizen voter lettersCompare every outlet's coverage →ABC NewsCenter-left framing“Justice Department appeals ruling allowing California to count disputed ballots”
Uses loaded descriptions like 'blistering order' and frames the DOJ move as an attempt to 'expand federal control.'
CBS NewsCenter-left framing“Appeals court rejects DOJ request to have California set aside disputed ballots”Prioritizes the court's warnings about 'immense hardship' and 'catastrophic effects' on the voting system.
Covered by ABC News, not CBS News
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Covered by CBS News, not ABC News
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Is ABC News or CBS News more biased?
ABC News is rated Left-Center with high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. CBS News is rated Right-Center with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. CadNews doesn't rank outlets; these are independent raters' labels, and the stories below show how each outlet framed the same events.
Is ABC News or CBS News more reliable?
ABC News: high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. CBS News: mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
How often do ABC News and CBS News cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 236 stories that both ABC News and CBS News covered. In 134 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, ABC News and CBS News framed the story from the same side 128 times and from different sides 6 times.
What does CadNews's own analysis show?
In CadNews's analysis of 249 stories over the last 30 days, ABC News's framing leaned left of center in 32, and was neutral in 132. In CadNews's analysis of 510 stories over the last 30 days, CBS News's framing leaned left of center in 69, and was neutral in 283.
Who owns ABC News and CBS News?
ABC News is owned by The Walt Disney Company. CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.
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