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CBS Evening News Welcomes New Leadership and Anchor Team

CBS News has announced a significant overhaul of the anchor and editorial leadership team for its flagship program, “CBS Evening News,” following the announcement of Norah O’Donnell’s departure from her role as anchor.

John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have been named as the new anchors, and the broadcast will transition back to New York City post-2024 election. Additionally, Margaret Brennan, who currently moderates “Face the Nation,” is set to contribute regularly from Washington, D.C.

O’Donnell’s exit from the anchor position comes after she revealed plans to focus on major sit-down interviews in her new capacity as a senior correspondent for CBS News. This move aims to enhance the quality of journalism presented by the network through in-depth specials.

Wendy McMahon, the CEO of CBS News and Stations, stated, “With Norah’s decision, we began reimagining and redesigning the Evening News.” She emphasized the importance of the diverse team of journalists that CBS News prides itself on, highlighting their goal of delivering the best reporting each night.

Lonnie Quinn has also been appointed as the chief weathercaster for the program, where he will integrate augmented reality and virtual reality technologies into his nightly weather segments. The show will retain its popular features, including “On the Road” presented by Steve Hartman and “Eye on America” hosted by Jim Axelrod.

McMahon mentioned that “60 Minutes” correspondents will again contribute reports to the “Evening News,” returning to a practice that had been a tradition for many years. This collaborative approach is intended to enrich the breadth of coverage provided to viewers.

Bill Owens, executive producer of “60 Minutes,” will take on the role of supervising producer for the new format of the “Evening News,” while Guy Campanile will serve as the executive producer. McMahon expressed confidence in Owens’ capabilities, noting his reputation as a leading journalist in the industry and his expected impact on both programs.

Campanile articulated a clear mission for the news program: “Every story we tell must be additive, distinctive and elegant. We refuse to waste the audience’s time.” This sentiment reaffirms the network’s commitment to delivering high-quality journalism to its viewers.

In a message to his team, Owens reiterated his dedication to both “60 Minutes” and the “Evening News,” expressing pride in his new responsibilities. He acknowledged the historic importance of the “Evening News,” stating, “It matters to America,” and assured his team that he would maintain his focus on the flagship Sunday broadcast.

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