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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 28
60 Minutes Adds 4 Journalists, Expands Norah O'Donnell's Role
Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Jul 28

60 Minutes Adds 4 Journalists, Expands Norah O'Donnell's Role

1 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 28

Summary

  • Four journalists — Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips — are joining 60 Minutes as correspondents or contributors, executive producer Nick Bilton said Tuesday.
  • Norah O'Donnell, previously a contributing correspondent, will take on a larger role as a full correspondent as the CBS newsmagazine broadens its on-air lineup.
  • Douthat joins from The New York Times opinion pages, while Junger brings bestselling nonfiction and war-reporting credentials; Toboni arrives after reporting for VICE News and CNN.
  • Phillips, recently named CBS News' senior global affairs correspondent after leaving Sky News, will also contribute to 60 Minutes, extending the program's international bench.

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