Gibson to Retire from ‘World News’; Sawyer to Take Over

By Andrew Gauthier 

ABC News

Charles Gibson, who has served as anchor of “World News” since May of 2006, announced this morning that he will step down from the post at the end of this year and retire from full-time employment at ABC News.

“Good Morning America” anchor Diane Sawyer will serve as the next “World News” anchor, beginning in January.

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“It has not been an easy decision to make,” Gibson said in an e-mail to the “World News” staff. “This has been my professional home for almost 35 years. And I love this news department, and all who work in it, to the depths of my soul.” More…

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