Katie Couric: The Career of "America's Sweetheart"

Now that Katie Couric has stepped down as anchor of the "CBS Evening News," here's a look back at her accomplishments: The daughter of a newspaperman, Couric started her career as a local television reporter in Miami and Washington. The Virginia-native worked briefly as NBC's Pentagon correspondent before she landed the job as co-host of "Today."

Image 1 of 20 AP
    • couric_1991_040411.jpg
    • couric_today_firstday_040411.jpg
    • couric_gore_040411.jpg
    • couric_jerry_brown_040411.jpg
    • couric_gumbel_040411.jpg
    • couric_clinton_040411.jpg
    • couric_husband_040411.jpg
    • couric_senate_040411.jpg
    • couric_thanksgiving_040411.jpg
    • couric_leno_040411.jpg
    • couric_today_last_040411.jpg
    • couric_cbs_debut_040411.jpg
    • couric_cbs_campaign08_040411.jpg
    • couric_palin_040411.jpg
    • couric_gates_040411.jpg
    • couric_obama_040411.jpg
    • couricmom.jpg
    • 102439574.jpg
    • couric_letterman_040411.jpg
    • katie-couric-cbs-ap.jpg

Please wait. Your gallery will be ready in 5 seconds.

Leave Comments
Don't Miss

local

4 hours ago

JetBlue Lands in Philly

A new airline has filled in a gap left in airport service between Philadelphia and...

weird

2 hours ago

Have Cat, Will Bike

For bicyclist Rudi Saldia, you could say a cat is his co-pilot.

the-scene

48 minutes ago

Margaritaville Comes to the Jersey Shore

Atlantic City's oldest casino now has a new entertainment attraction.

local

6 minutes ago

Teen Struck While Waiting for the Bus

Teen hospitalized after being hit by a car while he waited for the bus.