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Norah O'Donnell

Norah O'Donnell is a prominent American television journalist. She currently serves as a senior correspondent for CBS News and a contributing correspondent for 60 Minutes. O'Donnell also hosts the Person to Person interview specials. Her previous roles include anchoring the CBS Evening News (2019-2024), co-anchoring CBS This Morning (2012-2019), and serving as Chief White House Correspondent for CBS News. She also acted as a substitute host for Face the Nation, demonstrating her versatility and experience in various news formats.

January 23, 1974: Norah O'Donnell Born

On January 23, 1974, Norah Morahan O'Donnell was born. She is an American television journalist.

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1991: Graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School

In 1991, Norah O'Donnell graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School.

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1995: Graduated from Georgetown University

In 1995, Norah O'Donnell graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy.

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2000: Top 100 Irish Americans

In 2000, Norah O'Donnell was named to Irish American Magazine's "Top 100 Irish Americans" list.

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June 2001: Marriage to Geoff Tracy

In June 2001, Norah O'Donnell married Geoff Tracy.

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September 11, 2001: Sigma Delta Chi Award

On September 11, 2001, Norah O'Donnell won the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Breaking News Coverage for the Dateline NBC story "DC In Crisis."

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2003: Master of Arts Degree

In 2003, Norah O'Donnell received a Master of Arts degree in liberal studies.

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May 20, 2007: Birth of Twins

On May 20, 2007, Norah O'Donnell and Geoff Tracy became parents to twins, Grace and Henry.

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July 5, 2008: Birth of Daughter Riley

On July 5, 2008, Norah O'Donnell and Geoff Tracy's daughter, Riley Norah Tracy, was born.

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2008: Emmy Award

In 2008, Norah O'Donnell won an Emmy as part of NBC News's Election Night coverage team.

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August 31, 2010: Release of Baby Love Cookbook

On August 31, 2010, Norah O'Donnell and Geoff Tracy released their cookbook, Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler.

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October 10, 2011: First Time Filling in on CBS Evening News

On October 10, 2011, Norah O'Donnell filled in for Scott Pelley on the CBS Evening News for the first time.

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2012: Co-Anchor of CBS This Morning

In 2012, Norah O'Donnell became the co-anchor of CBS This Morning.

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2012: Chief White House Correspondent

In 2012, Norah O'Donnell served as the Chief White House Correspondent

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2016: Melanoma Diagnosis

In 2016, Norah O'Donnell was diagnosed with melanoma 'in situ'.

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2017: Discussed Melanoma Diagnosis on CBS This Morning

In 2017, Norah O'Donnell discussed her melanoma diagnosis with her dermatologist live on CBS This Morning.

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2018: Emmy Award for Sexual Assault Investigation

In 2018, Norah O'Donnell was awarded an Emmy for her investigation and report on "Sexual Assault in the Air Force Academy" for CBS This Morning.

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May 6, 2019: Named Anchor of CBS Evening News

On May 6, 2019, Susan Zirinsky announced that Norah O'Donnell had been named anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News.

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May 16, 2019: Last Broadcast of CBS This Morning

On May 16, 2019, Norah O'Donnell's last broadcast of CBS This Morning aired.

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July 15, 2019: Began as Anchor of CBS Evening News

On July 15, 2019, Norah O'Donnell officially began her role as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News.

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2019: Anchor of CBS Evening News

In 2019, Norah O'Donnell became the anchor of the CBS Evening News.

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April 8, 2022: Extended Contract with CBS News

On April 8, 2022, Norah O'Donnell extended her contract with CBS News to remain as anchor of CBS Evening News.

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May 2024: Interview with Pope Francis

In May 2024, Norah O'Donnell interviewed Pope Francis in Vatican City for 60 Minutes.

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July 2024: Announcement of CBS Evening News Departure

In July 2024, Norah O'Donnell announced that she would be leaving CBS Evening News after the 2024 United States presidential election.

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November 22, 2024: Announcement of Departure Date

On November 22, 2024, Norah O'Donnell announced she would be leaving CBS Evening News on January 24, 2025.

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January 23, 2025: Moved-up Departure Date from CBS Evening News

Due to coverage of the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open, Norah O'Donnell's departure date from CBS Evening News was moved up to January 23, 2025.

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January 24, 2025: Original Departure Date from CBS Evening News

Originally, Norah O'Donnell's departure date from CBS Evening News was set for January 24, 2025.

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October 2025: Consideration to Return as Host of CBS Evening News

In October 2025, Bari Weiss considered Norah O'Donnell to return as host of CBS Evening News, but Tony Dokoupil was ultimately selected.

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2025: End of CBS Evening News Anchor Role

In 2025, Norah O'Donnell's role as the anchor of the CBS Evening News ended.

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