Norah O’Donnell Departs 'CBS Evening News' After Five Years

O’Donnell reflects on her tenure as CBS transitions to a new co-anchor format in a shifting media landscape.

Norah O’Donnell signed off as anchor of 'CBS Evening News' after five and a half years, calling the role 'the honor of a lifetime.'
O’Donnell’s tenure included high-profile interviews, such as with Pope Francis, and award-winning investigative reporting on issues like military sexual assault.
CBS is replacing O’Donnell with a co-anchor format featuring John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, aiming to refresh the program and address declining ratings.
The shift reflects broader industry trends, with networks cutting costs, reducing reliance on high-profile anchors, and adapting to changing viewer habits.
O’Donnell will remain at CBS as a senior correspondent, contributing to programs like '60 Minutes' and 'Sunday Morning.'