Big Changes at CBS Evening News
- John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois named co-anchors of ‘CBS Evening News’
- Norah O’Donnell departs as anchor
- Dickerson former host of ‘Face the Nation’ and ‘CBS This Morning’
- DuBois veteran CBS NYC affiliate anchor
- CBS Evening News ratings third place in industry
- O’Donnell becomes special correspondent with focus on big interviews
- Bill Owens appointed supervisor of evening news
- Guy Campanile named executive producer
- Margaret Brennan leads political and foreign affairs coverage
- Newscast moves back to New York
- Lonnie Quinn as chief weather forecaster
John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have been named co-anchors of the ‘CBS Evening News’, replacing Norah O’Donnell who will become a special correspondent focusing on big interviews. Dickerson, former host of ‘Face the Nation’ and ‘CBS This Morning’, has anchored a nightly newscast for CBS’s streaming service. DuBois is a veteran anchor for CBS’s NYC affiliate with contributions to various CBS newscasts. The network announced that Bill Owens, executive producer of ’60 Minutes’, will become the supervisor of the evening news, while Guy Campanile takes on the role of executive producer. Margaret Brennan, moderator of ‘Face the Nation’, will lead political and foreign affairs coverage. CBS’s Washington-based anchor, Lonnie Quinn, joins as chief weather forecaster. The newscast moves back to New York.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and relevant information about the changes in the anchors of CBS Evening News, their backgrounds, and the network’s decision to move the broadcast back to New York. It also includes details about the new roles for O’Donnell and Owens.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about changes in the anchors and structure of CBS Evening News but lacks in-depth analysis or exploration of long-term trends or consequences of these changes.
Public Companies: CBS (PARA)
Key People: John Dickerson (co-anchor), Maurice DuBois (co-anchor), Norah O’Donnell (special correspondent), Bill Owens (executive producer of CBS News), Wendy McMahon (president and CEO of CBS News and Stations), Guy Campanile (executive producer of the evening news), Margaret Brennan (moderator of Face the Nation), Lonnie Quinn (chief weather forecaster)
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: CBS News and related companies
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses changes in the leadership of CBS Evening News, which is a part of Paramount Global Inc., impacting the company’s news division.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Extreme Rating Justification: There are no extreme events mentioned in the article, which discusses changes in CBS News’ anchors and staffing.
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