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As The Anchor Chair Turns: A Glimpse At ABC News Past And Future

ABC News has announced major shakeups in its anchor lineup, as Diane Sawyer steps down from her perch as anchor of the network's evening news. What does her replacement say about the state of the evening anchor job in the world of TV news?

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Audie Cornish is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.
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