Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting, two major affiliate operators, own and operate 70 of the 250 ABC stations across US.
Nexstar, one of the ABC affiliates to cancel the show, is pursuing a merger with a competitor, which will need FCC approval, and critics say this is a step to curry favour.
By Andy Hirschfeld and Reuters
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