Historical clue formulations

• Something that's thrown out while using it — 2022-03-25
• Symbol tattooed on Popeye's forearm — 2021-03-03
• Relay closer — 2019-05-05
• It might prevent you from drifting off — 2017-08-10
• TV news deliverer — 2017-02-07
• Debate moderator's day job, typically — 2016-10-23
• Hold down — 2014-06-01
• Anderson Cooper, e.g. — 2013-10-22
• Position in a relay — 2013-02-09
• Diane Sawyer, for one — 2012-03-06
• Katie Couric, for one — 2009-04-27
• Mainstay — 2009-04-23
• Hold fast — 2005-10-12
• Object intentionally dropped on the floor — 2004-08-05
• Relay team member — 2004-04-18
• Nicholson role in "Broadcast News" — 2003-03-27
• Secure — 2000-04-09
• News head — 1998-04-05
• Rather, e.g. — 1997-10-15
• Stabilize — 1996-06-02