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CBS Leads News & Documentary Emmys Opening Night in New York City

Al Roker’s lifetime honor underscored the ceremony’s focus on journalistic achievement.

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Overview

  • The ceremony opened on June 25 at Palladium Times Square, streaming live across NATAS platforms and honoring 67 news categories premiering in 2024.
  • CBS topped the first night with five Emmys, led by three awards for 60 Minutes in continuing and investigative news coverage.
  • ABC World News Tonight with David Muir won Outstanding Live News Program and CNN’s The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper won Outstanding Recorded News Program.
  • Lifetime Achievement honors were presented to Al Roker for broadcast journalism and Jon H. Else will be celebrated at Thursday’s documentary ceremony.
  • Natasha Zouves was named Outstanding Emerging Journalist as other winners included breaking and feature reports from BBC News, The Weather Channel and Business Insider.