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CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to the CBS producer and documentary maker. Zirinsky will be the first woman to head CBS News.

The legendary CBS News producer Susan Zirinsky will replace David Rhodes as the president of CBS News in March, the network announced Sunday evening.

Rhodes' decision to step down follows a tenure of great change and great turmoil, marked by shifts in personnel and formats, along with bumpy ratings, and searing scandal.

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