Norah O'Donnell leaving as anchor of CBS evening newscast after ...
Norah O'Donnell said she is leaving after the presidential election as anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” a post she has held for five years.
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- Norah O’Donnell announced plans to step down as anchor of CBS Evening News after the 2024 presidential election, transitioning to a senior correspondent role with CBS News. This was reported in mid-2024 and followed by her January 2025 sign-off from the Evening News desk, with CBS noting she would continue contributing via long-form interviews and specials.[2][3][5]
- Since stepping away from the anchor chair, she has appeared across CBS News platforms (including 60 Minutes) and remained a senior figure within the network, focusing on high-profile interviews and reporting rather than anchoring the daily broadcast.[8][2]
- In 2025 and 2026, coverage around her role has largely framed her as continuing to contribute as a senior correspondent and occasional contributor, rather than returning to the anchor desk for CBS Evening News on a regular basis.[9][8]
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