Days before the debut of "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell," correspondent Vladimir Duthiers sat down with O'Donnell to talk about everything from the upcoming election to her experience growing up in a military family and what viewers should expect from the broadcast. Watch their conversation in the video player above. The show will air an exclusive interview Monday with Jeff Bezos and Caroline Kennedy to kick off the network's coverage of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. Bezos discussed the future of space exploration, while Kennedy reflected on the legacy of her father, President John F. Kennedy. In addition to her role as anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," O'Donnell will continue her role as a contributing correspondent for "60 Minutes" and will lead political coverage of primaries and election night. "CBS Evening News" airs every weeknight at 6:30 p.m. ET, and at 10 p.m. ET on CBSN , the streaming service of CBS News. Tune in Monday for O'Donnell's … [Read more...] about Norah O’Donnell on the future of “CBS Evening News”
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“CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell” to debut July 15
The "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" will debut Monday, July 15 from New York, the network announced Sunday, with a permanent move to Washington, D.C., expected this fall. O'Donnell will be anchor and managing editor of the show, and will also be lead anchor for political coverage of the primaries and election nights. O'Donnell will continue as a contributing correspondent for "60 Minutes." O'Donnell was named anchor in May, and she and network executives have laid out a vision for a broadcast that emphasizes unbiased, original reporting on important stories that affect people's lives around the world. "There is a real hunger for an independent source of news, and that starts with Norah O'Donnell," said Susan Zirinsky, CBS News president and senior executive producer. "She has traveled the world reporting the most important stories of our time and has covered the White House, the Pentagon and Capitol Hill. She is an exceptional and experienced journalist who cares deeply about … [Read more...] about “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell” to debut July 15
Pelley says complaints to execs led to evening news ouster
Lindsey Bahr, Ap Film Writer Updated 4:44 pm CDT, Sunday, May 26, 2019 File-This May 15, 2013, file photo shows Scott Pelley attending the CBS Upfront in New York. The Former “CBS Evening News” anchor says he lost that job because he wouldn’t stop complaining to management about the hostile work environment for men and women. The “60 Minutes” correspondent tells CNN’s Reliable Sources Sunday that things have changed after 18 months of dramatic management changes amid a slew of scandals and misconduct claims at CBS. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) less File-This May 15, 2013, file photo shows Scott Pelley attending the CBS Upfront in New York. The Former “CBS Evening News” anchor says he lost that job because he wouldn’t stop complaining to management ... more Photo: Charles Sykes, Charles Sykes/Invision/AP … [Read more...] about Pelley says complaints to execs led to evening news ouster
Susan Zirinsky named president of CBS News, replacing David Rhodes
CBS News veteran Susan Zirinsky has been named president of the division, replacing David Rhodes in that role, the company announced Sunday night. Zirinsky joined CBS News in 1972 and has held several positions through her decades-long tenure, most recently as senior executive producer of "48 Hours." She has worked as a producer at the White House and on "CBS Evening News," and led several special reports.Zirinsky will report to Joe Ianniello, acting CEO of CBS Corporation.In a statement announcing the move, Ianniello said: "During this period when the world is consuming more news and information than ever before, the importance of our news division couldn't be greater. It requires a leader with experience, passion and commitment to excellence, particularly here at CBS News where we have expanded aggressively digitally and globally. I can think of no one more equipped than 'Z' for the job, and we are delighted she has welcomed these new responsibilities."Rhodes is leaving March … [Read more...] about Susan Zirinsky named president of CBS News, replacing David Rhodes
The year in review: Top news stories of 2018 month by month
What about the year gone by? Time for one last look with Jane Pauley: January The year began with California becoming the sixth state to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana. Later in the month, a judge sentenced physician Larry Nassar to up to 175 years in jail for sexually abusing more than 250 girls. California ready to go green with legalization of marijuana in 2018 ("CBS Evening News," 12/27/17) California pot dispensaries and consumers face sobering reality ("CBS This Morning," 01/03/18) Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman confronts Larry Nassar in court (CBS News, 01/19/18) Focus turns to culture of abuse after Larry Nassar sentencing ("CBS This Morning, 01/24/18) Aly Raisman speaks out about sexual abuse ("60 Minutes," 09/09/18) February February brought the Winter Olympics to South Korea; and a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 students and staff members. Survivors launched a campaign for stricter gun laws … [Read more...] about The year in review: Top news stories of 2018 month by month