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Norah O'Donnell's 'We the Women' Celebrates Overlooked Figures

2/21/2026

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O'Donnell Highlights Women

Norah O'Donnell, CBS News anchor, releases 'We the Women' to spotlight overlooked American women.
O'Donnell discusses figures like the only woman on the Declaration of Independence and the first Black woman to argue before the Supreme Court, expressing surprise at her knowledge gaps.
CBS News Sunday Morning continues to honor notable figures who passed away recently, including Jesse Jackson and Robert Duvall, reflecting on their impacts.

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O'Donnell Hosts Mornings

Bari Weiss, CBS News Editor-in-Chief, appoints Norah O'Donnell to host CBS Mornings for three days next week during O'Donnell's book tour.
O'Donnell will discuss her book We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America.
Weiss may pursue a more permanent position for O'Donnell despite the temporary arrangement.
Next season, CBS Mornings will not feature Anderson Cooper, who reportedly disagreed with the network's shift toward a conservative stance under Weiss.

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O'Donnell Highlights Women

Norah O'Donnell, CBS News anchor, releases 'We the Women' to spotlight overlooked American women.
O'Donnell discusses figures like the only woman on the Declaration of Independence and the first Black woman to argue before the Supreme Court, expressing surprise at her knowledge gaps.
CBS News Sunday Morning continues to honor notable figures who passed away recently, including Jesse Jackson and Robert Duvall, reflecting on their impacts.

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