CBS Evening News

CBS Evening News is a American evening news program that has been broadcast by CBS since May 3, 1948. The program has a long history, with notable anchors including Douglas Edwards, Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Katie Couric, Scott Pelley, and Jeff Glor. It is currently anchored by Norah O'Donnell, who is also the managing editor of the program, and has been broadcast from New York City and Washington, D.C. by CBS News. The program has covered many significant events, including the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Watergate scandal, and the September 11 attacks.

● History

The program was first broadcast on May 3, 1948, with Douglas Edwards as the anchor, and was initially broadcast from New York City. In 1962, Walter Cronkite took over as anchor and the program was expanded to 30 minutes, covering major events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Assassination of John F. Kennedy. The program has also been anchored by Dan Rather, who covered events such as the Iran hostage crisis and the Gulf War, and Katie Couric, who covered events such as the Iraq War and the 2008 presidential election. The program has also been broadcast from Washington, D.C. by CBS News, with anchors including Scott Pelley and Jeff Glor.

● Anchors

The program has had several notable anchors, including Douglas Edwards, Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Katie Couric, Scott Pelley, and Jeff Glor. Norah O'Donnell is the current anchor and managing editor of the program, and has covered events such as the 2020 presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic. Other notable anchors include John Dickerson, Gayle King, and Margaret Brennan, who have all contributed to the program's coverage of major events, including the Supreme Court of the United States and the United States Congress. The program has also featured contributions from CBS News correspondents, including Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, and Scott Pelley.

● Format

The program is broadcast in a traditional evening news format, with a mix of national and international news, as well as feature stories and interviews. The program is typically 30 minutes long and is broadcast from New York City and Washington, D.C. by CBS News. The program has also featured live coverage of major events, including the State of the Union address and the Democratic National Convention. The program has been recognized with numerous awards, including Peabody Awards and Emmy Awards, for its coverage of events such as the Hurricane Katrina and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

● Ratings

The program has consistently been one of the top-rated evening news programs in the United States, with a large and loyal audience. The program has competed with other evening news programs, including NBC Nightly News and ABC World News Tonight, for viewers and ratings. The program has also been recognized for its coverage of major events, including the Olympic Games and the Super Bowl. The program has been broadcast on CBS and has been available on various platforms, including CBS All Access and Hulu.

● Notable_events

The program has covered many significant events, including the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Watergate scandal, and the September 11 attacks. The program has also covered major events such as the Iraq War and the 2008 presidential election. The program has featured live coverage of events such as the State of the Union address and the Democratic National Convention. The program has also covered major natural disasters, including Hurricane Katrina and the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The program has been recognized with numerous awards for its coverage of these events, including Peabody Awards and Emmy Awards.

● International_broadcasts

The program is broadcast internationally on CBS News platforms, including CBS All Access and Sky News. The program is also available on various international news channels, including BBC News and Al Jazeera English. The program has been broadcast in many countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. The program has also been recognized internationally for its coverage of major events, including the G20 summit and the United Nations General Assembly. The program has been broadcast with subtitles in many languages, including Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese. The program has also been available on various online platforms, including YouTube and Facebook. Category:American news television series