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Why is Norah O’Donnell Leaving ‘CBS Evening News’?

In July of 2024, Norah O’Donnell announced she’d be leaving her high profile job at ‘CBS Evening News.’ Amid her departure, learn why she made the big move.

O’Donnell worked at CBS News for more than a decade and seven election cycles, so her decision to part ways with the show is notable. “After five years in the anchor chair, @NorahODonnell signs off from the CBS Evening News tonight,” the show said in a tweet on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This isn’t goodbye — Norah will remain a vital part of the CBS News family as a senior correspondent.”

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