Brendan Mcdermid / Reuters
Al Jazeera America said goodbye to viewers Tuesday after a short two-and-a-half year venture by the Qatar-funded news network into the U.S.
As the news channel concluded its final broadcast Tuesday evening, it signed off with a goodbye from its on-air staff and producers.
The cable news channel launched in 2013 after buying Current TV for $500 million, and promised to cover news events with a serious and somber tone.
When it first launched in 2013, it notably took time to point out the contentious tone of other 24-hour news channels, including Fox News and MSNBC.
But the channel struggled with ratings, and according to the Hollywood Reporter, averaged just 7,000 viewers aged 25-54.
On Tuesday, Al Jazeera America posted a final reel on Facebook where it highlighted some of the larger stories tackled by the outlet, including conflicts at the U.S.-Mexico border, Ferguson protests, Baltimore riots and the U.S. military conflicts.
On its website, Al Jazeera America signed off with a tip of the hat to the classic Edward R. Murrow: "Good night, and good luck."
And its journalists took to twitter for their last goodbye.
LINK: Al Jazeera America Is Shutting Down
LINK: The 5 Most Interesting Things About Al Jazeera America’s First Night On The Air
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