History of Norah O'Donnell in Timeline
Norah Morahan O'Donnell is a prominent American television journalist known for her work as the anchor of the CBS Evening News and as a 60 Minutes correspondent. She also hosts Person to Person. Her extensive career includes significant roles at CBS, such as co-anchor of CBS This Morning, Chief White House Correspondent, and substitute host for Face the Nation. O'Donnell's experience spans various facets of television journalism, showcasing her versatility and expertise in news reporting and analysis.
January 23, 1974: Norah O'Donnell's Birth
Norah O'Donnell was born on January 23, 1974, in Washington, D.C.
1991: High School Graduation
Norah O'Donnell graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in 1991.
1995: Georgetown University Graduation
O'Donnell graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 1995.
2000: Recognition in Irish American Magazine
Norah O'Donnell was named one of the "Top 100 Irish Americans" by Irish American Magazine in 2000.
June 2001: Marriage to Geoff Tracy
Norah O'Donnell married restaurateur Geoff Tracy in June 2001.
September 11, 2001: Sigma Delta Chi Award
Norah O'Donnell won the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Breaking News Coverage for "DC In Crisis" on September 11, 2001.
2003: Master's Degree
O'Donnell earned a Master of Arts degree in liberal studies from Georgetown University in 2003.
May 20, 2007: Birth of Twins
O'Donnell and Tracy welcomed twins, Grace and Henry, on May 20, 2007.
July 5, 2008: Birth of Riley Norah Tracy
O'Donnell and Tracy's third child, Riley Norah Tracy, was born on July 5, 2008.
2008: Emmy Award for Election Night Coverage
O'Donnell won an Emmy as part of NBC News's Election Night coverage team in 2008.
August 31, 2010: Release of "Baby Love" Cookbook
O'Donnell and Tracy released their cookbook, "Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler," on August 31, 2010.
October 10, 2011: First Fill-in for Scott Pelley
On October 10, 2011, Norah O'Donnell filled in for Scott Pelley on the CBS Evening News for the first time.
2012: Chief White House Correspondent and CBS This Morning Co-Anchor
O'Donnell served as chief White House correspondent in 2012 and became co-anchor of CBS This Morning in the fall of 2012.
2016: Melanoma Diagnosis and Surgery
In the fall of 2016, Norah O'Donnell was diagnosed with melanoma "in situ" and underwent surgery.
2017: Skin Cancer Advocacy
O'Donnell discussed her melanoma diagnosis and became a skin cancer advocate in 2017, encouraging regular skin check-ups.
2018: Emmy Award and White House Correspondents' Association Honorable Mention
In 2018, O'Donnell won an Emmy for her report on sexual assault in the Air Force Academy and received an honorable mention from the White House Correspondents' Association.
May 6, 2019: Named Anchor of CBS Evening News
On May 6, 2019, Norah O'Donnell was named anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, starting July 15, 2019.
May 16, 2019: Last Broadcast of CBS This Morning
Norah O'Donnell's last broadcast of CBS This Morning was on May 16, 2019.
July 15, 2019: Starts as Anchor of CBS Evening News
Norah O'Donnell officially began her role as anchor of the CBS Evening News on July 15, 2019.
April 8, 2022: Contract Extension with CBS News
O'Donnell extended her contract with CBS News to remain as anchor of CBS Evening News through the 2024 election and beyond on April 8, 2022.
July 2024: Announcement of Departure from CBS Evening News
In July 2024, Norah O'Donnell announced her departure from CBS Evening News after the 2024 presidential election.
2024: Interview with Pope Francis
In May 2024, Norah O'Donnell interviewed Pope Francis for 60 Minutes, discussing topics like surrogacy, gay marriage, and female priests.