Norah O'Donnell's Departure: A New Chapter, Not a Firing

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Norah O'Donnell was not fired from CBS Evening News; she chose to leave after more than five years as anchor and managing editor. Her last broadcast was on January 23, 2025, a day earlier than announced because of CBS Sports programming.

Let's set the Record Straight

After her departure, O'Donnell remains with CBS News, with her new position as a senior correspondent, dedicating herself to longer-form reporting and special projects. She says she wanted to avail herself of other opportunities after covering seven presidential elections-a big milestone.

Where To From Here

On O'Donnell's last show, Oprah Winfrey gave a warm sendoff thanking her for being such a large contribution to journalism and to do the work she has during that time.

Farewell Message

The CBS Evening News will be renovated, complete with new management and anchors, meaning the direction will change as well as the network tries to adapt to changed viewer habits and industry dynamics.

Changes Coming to CBS

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