In media news, CBS has replaced its news chief with its top sports broadcasting executive. CBS Sports Head Sean McManus will replace Andrew Heyward, who headed CBS News since 1996. The New York Times notes McManus has no formal news experience. A CBS spokesperson confirmed reports on political blogs that McManus had made a $250 contribution to the Bush-Cheney campaign in 2004. He has also made political contributions to Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy.