Another CBS News Star Says Goodbye Amid Disputed Report About Successor
The journalist’s warm farewell belied the reported intrigue behind the departure.
Maurice DuBois said Thursday he is leaving “CBS Evening News” on Dec. 18, joining coanchor John Dickerson, who already announced his upcoming departure.
Their pairing lasted less than a year as the newscast struggled against its network rivals.
While DuBois emanated goodwill in his Instagram farewell ― “I’ll leave filled with gratitude, cherished relationships and amazing memories” ― his exit was a bit more contentious, according to a New York Post report.
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