Norah O'Donnell received a special farewell on Thursday night's “CBS Evening News”, her final show as anchor. new role On the network.
Oprah Winfrey reminded us of O'Donnell's five years as anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” – a tenure that also included a historic interview with her. Pope FrancisA live broadcast aboard the USS Nimitz, and live, on-the-ground coverage of important breaking news stories around the world.
“Through countless hours of breaking news and nearly 1,300 broadcasts, Nora, you have treated each story with grace and compassion, putting world events in context, offering a hug, a little laugh and lots of smiles along the way. Has done,” Winfrey said.
O'Donnell called his time at the CBS Evening News “the honor of a lifetime” and thanked viewers “for trusting us and heartily welcoming hard news into their homes.”
O'Donnell will move into a new role as senior correspondent for CBS News, contributing feature reporting and interviews across CBS News broadcasts and platforms.