Cox Enterprises and Apollo Global Management are reportedly nearing an agreement on Cox's 14 regional TV stations, which Apollo will buy for $3 billion. Additionally, the private equity firm is said to be pursuing Nexstar Media stations that are being sold as part of the Tribune merger, and it will also acquire Northwest Broadcasting stations in mostly rural Pacific Northwest markets.
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