CBS Evening News

CBS Evening News (1963- )

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The CBS Evening News, a daily evening broadcast featuring news reports, feature stories and interviews by CBS News correspondents and reporters covering events across world.

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 18:30 (30 min)

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Episode 62
Year 2025Episode 6230 min

Episode 62

New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Carter Evans has the latest, then Dr. Celine Gounder explains hantavirus -- the rare rodent-borne illness behind Arakawa's death. Job growth in February fell short of expectations, highlighting that businesses are becoming more conservative, which could suggest less economic activity. Kelly O'Grady joins to discuss. A South Carolina man convicted of murder was executed by firing squad -- the first execution of its kind in the U.S. since 2010. Meg Oliver reports. For the first time in 15 years, a death row inmate was executed by a firing squad. Authorities gave Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, three options to die -- firing squad, the electric chair and lethal injection. He chose a firing squad despite it being considered cruel and unusual punishment in some states. Jessica Levinson explains. The economy added 151,000 jobs in February, even as the unemployment rate ticked up a tenth of a point to 4.1%. Nancy Chen explains how the employment landscape in the country is changing as more Americans who've been working from home return to their offices. A beloved family doctor never turns people away for their inability to pay. So, when he couldn't afford his cancer treatment, his patients didn't hesitate to return the favor. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story. In 1945, a 36-year-old composer who was serving in the Army was invited to conduct the Boston Pops. He decided to write some music for the occasion, and a clock popped into his head. John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have the story. 

Mar 7, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did CBS Evening News premiere?

CBS Evening News premiered on September 2, 1963.

Who was the original host of CBS Evening News?

Walter Cronkite was the original host of CBS Evening News.

How many minutes was the CBS Evening News broadcast in 1963?

The CBS Evening News broadcast was 15 minutes long in 1963.

Was CBS Evening News broadcasted daily or weekly in 1963?

CBS Evening News was broadcasted daily in 1963.

Who replaced Walter Cronkite as the host of CBS Evening News when he was on vacation in 1963?

Douglas Edwards replaced Walter Cronkite as the host of CBS Evening News when he was on vacation in 1963.

Was CBS Evening News the first daily national news program in the United States?

CBS Evening News was not the first daily national news program in the United States.

What was the viewership of CBS Evening News in 1963?

The viewership of CBS Evening News in 1963 is not stated.

How did CBS Evening News cover the assassination of President John F. Kennedy?

CBS Evening News covered the assassination of President John F. Kennedy extensively.

Who reported the news of President Kennedy's assassination on CBS Evening News?

Walter Cronkite reported the news of President Kennedy's assassination on CBS Evening News.

Did CBS Evening News have other correspondents besides Walter Cronkite in 1963?

Yes, CBS Evening News had other correspondents besides Walter Cronkite in 1963.

What was the format of CBS Evening News in 1963?

The format of CBS Evening News in 1963 was a straight news program.

Who succeeded Walter Cronkite as the anchor of CBS Evening News in the 1980s?

Dan Rather succeeded Walter Cronkite as the anchor of CBS Evening News in the 1980s.

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Also known as

  • CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
  • CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor
  • CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley

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