Katie Couric Officially Leaves CBS Evening News
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Apr. 26 2011, Published 9:35 a.m. ET
RadarOnline.com Staff Reporter
Katie Couric is signing off.
The journalist maven is stepping down from her anchor position at CBS Evening News.
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Couric, 54, made the official announcement Tuesday telling People, “I have decided to step down from the CBS Evening News. I’m really proud of the talented team on the CBS Evening News and the award-winning work we’ve been able to do in the past five years in addition to the reporting I’ve done for 60 Minutes and CBS Sunday Morning.
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“In making the decision to move on, I know the Evening News will be in great hands, but I am excited about the future.”
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