Wednesday, June 25, 2014

ABC News: Diane Sawyer To Leave Anchor Chair

Diane Sawyer
Diane Sawyer is leaving the "World News" anchor desk and stepping into a new role where she will create innovative specials and tackle big issues and ideas, ABC News President James Goldston announced today.

David Muir will become the anchor and managing editor of "World News" in September, and George Stephanopoulos was named chief anchor of ABC News, leading the network's coverage of breaking news and special events.

Sawyer, who has led "World News" since 2009, will begin her new role on Sept. 2 leading "a team which will create and commission original reporting, big ideas and interviews," Goldston said.

Muir will take the reins of "World News" on Sept. 2.

"For more than a decade, David has been front and center reporting on the biggest stories of our time, helping drive us forward with tireless dedication, hard work and good humor," Goldston said. "From Katrina to Egypt's Tahrir Square, from Fukushima to Newtown, David has carefully guided our viewers through tragedy and world events with his tough questions and trademark compassion."

Muir will continue to anchor "20/20" with Elizabeth Vargas.

As chief anchor of ABC News, Stephanopoulos will take on the responsibility of being the network's lead anchor for major special events and breaking news.

Disney ABC Television Group Co-President Ben Sherwood applauded the new appointments.

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