Katie Couric News

Katie Couric, from anchor to chat show host? ABC deal in works

Jun 4, 2011, 4:53 GMT

ABC is finalizing a deal with Katie Couric for a syndicated talk show that will resemble what Oprah Winfrey created. ... more

In Pictures: '2010 White House Correspondents Association Dinner'

May 4, 2010, 23:28 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '2010 White House Correspondents Association Dinner'. ... more

Justin Bieber interview with Katie Couric, video

Mar 17, 2010, 3:36 GMT

Canadian teen pop singer Justin Bieber will begin his first headlining tour of North America on June 23 in Hartford, Conn., he said Tuesday, a week before his new album hits stores. ... more

CBS' Katie Couric: Inflated salary could fund 200 real News Reporters for network

Feb 3, 2010, 15:49 GMT

As newsrooms shrink and real reporters are given their walking papers, networks are having a harder time justifying enormous salary contracts for 'personalities' to spearhead their news divisions. ... more

In photos: 'Heart Truth Red Dress Show'

Feb 16, 2009, 15:26 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Heart Truth Red Dress Show.' ... more

In photos: 'Ford's Theater reopening'

Feb 12, 2009, 3:56 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Ford's Theater reopening'! ... more

Katie Couric bags Sarah Palin interview

Sep 17, 2008, 20:36 GMT

CBS announces that anchor Katie Couric of their CBS Nightly News team has scored a critical and elusive interview with GOP vice presidential candidate, Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin. ... more

Katie's staying, says Les

Apr 19, 2008, 0:34 GMT

Katie Couric is staying at CBS according to chairman Les Moonves. ... more

Katie Couric to depart CBS?

Apr 10, 2008, 2:24 GMT

New anchor Katie Couric may be gone from CBS News before her contract expires. ... more

Katie Couric's New Hampshire election night blooper reel - VIDEO

Jan 15, 2008, 21:40 GMT

It gets hectic reporting live television, and Katie Couric is not immune from the grind of the fast-paced schedules. ... more

Couric counters Miss USA Rachel Smith's slam

Sep 30, 2007, 2:22 GMT

Miss USA Rachel Smith told an audience she's hoping to launch a career in journalism, but her role model isn't CBS newsanchor, Katie Couric. ... more

CBS to give Couric a male co-anchor to boost ratings

Sep 29, 2007, 17:14 GMT

Katie Couric's dismal ratings for the nightly CBS evening news will be addressed by adding a male anchor to her desk. ... more

Katie Couric on 'botched' Iraq

Sep 26, 2007, 15:54 GMT

Katie Couric feels Americans were 'misled' by the administration over Iraq. ... more

CBS ratings fall with Katie's Iraq trip

Sep 11, 2007, 19:55 GMT

The CBS field trip for Katie Couric didn't pan out so well.  The Iraq and Syria trip was not a boon for ratings, despite the efforts. ... more

'CBS Evening News' Couric assigned to Iraq

Aug 29, 2007, 16:58 GMT

Katie Couric will embark on a risky reporting trip to Iraq and Syria. it will be the CBS anchor's first time in the war zone. ... more

Katie Couric still tops at CBS

Jul 13, 2007, 15:31 GMT

Despite the negative ratings and criticism, anchor Katie Couric isn't leaving the 'CBS Evening News' anytime soon, according to CBS News president Sean McManus. ... more

Katie Couric's 'sputum' spat at CBS

Jul 9, 2007, 14:16 GMT

The CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric is being accused of smacking an editor over his news script and a certain word inserted that she allegedly has no use for. ... more

CBS's Moonves 'sexism' feud with Rather: Couric's ratings in crosshairs

Jun 13, 2007, 2:14 GMT

On the heels of Dan Rather's comments regarding Katie Couric to Joe Scarborough, CBS head Les Moonves claimed Rather's remarks that CBS was 'tarting' up its newscast with Katie Couric (Rather's successor), were 'sexist.' ... more

Katie Couric grills Edwards and wife Elizabeth

Mar 26, 2007, 17:52 GMT

CBS Anchor Katie Couric grilled presidential hopeful John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth relentlessly over the notion that voters shouldn't throw him their support because Elizabeth has cancer. ... more

Emmy winning newsman, Ed Bradley, dead at 65

Nov 9, 2006, 18:52 GMT

Veteran TV newsman, Ed Bradley, has died from complications of leukemia, network anchorwoman Katie Couric announced on the air Thursday. He was 65. ... more

Michael J. Fox : 'I'm not a victim'

Oct 26, 2006, 23:06 GMT

CBS Evening news anchor Katie Couric has interviewed Michael J. Fox for his comments regarding the 'faking' accusations leveled by conservative radio talk show host, Rush Limbaugh. ... more

CBS backpedals on Bill Maher's freedom of speech topic

Sep 19, 2006, 21:16 GMT

Bill Maher and CBS continue to wrangle over an extended invitation for Maher to appear on a 'Free Speech' segment featured on Katie Couric's 'CBS Evening News.' ... more

Bill Maher's free speech a privilege, not a right, says CBS

Sep 17, 2006, 18:04 GMT

On the Friday night live telecast of 'Real Time with Bill Maher' on HBO, host Bill Maher revealed a recent go-round with CBS and Katie Couric's invitation to come on her show and discuss 'free speech.' ... more

Suri Cruise debuts with Katie Couric on CBS News

Sep 6, 2006, 16:20 GMT

Last night the public finally got a glimpse of the anticipated Cruise-Holmes child, Suri Cruise. The photos are part of a Vanity Fair magazine spread and interview with Cruise and Holmes. ... more

Anchorwoman Couric makes history, but can she save the evening news?

Sep 6, 2006, 3:28 GMT

Los Angeles - America's one-time sweetheart Katie Couric became the first female solo anchor of a major US nightly news show Tuesday, opening the CBS Evening News with the words: 'Hi everyone. I'm very happy to be with you tonight.' ... more

Couric launches today on CBS

Sep 5, 2006, 18:43 GMT

Katie Couric will step on to a newly designed set with new theme music was composed by James Horner, who won an Oscar for his Titanic score. Presidents Bush & Clinton, conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh and iconic retired anchor Walter Cronkite have also agreed to appear on CBS to welcome Couric. ... more

Walter Cronkite to launch Couric as“Queen” of CBS News

Aug 27, 2006, 22:33 GMT

America’s legendary anchorman, Walter Cronkite, will introduce Katie Couric on the new CBS Evening News according to exclusive reports by Matt Drudge of the Drudge report. ... more