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The claim

“CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell was fired.

Rating

False

Reviewed by PolitiFact ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

PeakMetrics research summary

Based on related reporting.

Related reporting says O’Donnell stepped down as anchor of CBS Evening News and moved to a senior correspondent role at CBS News. That reporting describes a change of role, not a firing.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [original] PolitiFact original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

  2. [S1] Gayle King’s Future At 'CBS Mornings' Revealed Amid Thorough Network Overhaul

    Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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