CBS has appointed Jeff Glor as the new anchor for theCBS Evening News.
Previously, he was the lead anchor on CBSN, CBS 24/7 streaming news service.
He has filled in regularly on theCBS Evening NewsandCBS This Morning.
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The news division promises thatCBS Evening News With Jeff Glorwill launch at years end.
He represents the best journalistic values and traditions that will carry theEvening Newsinto a digital future.
Anthony Mason has been serving as the broadcasts interim anchor.
He will return to his role as CBS News senior national correspondent and co-host ofCBS This Morning: Saturday.
The anchor job has been open since Scott Pelley departed the show earlier this year due to middling ratings.
Pelley is now on60 Minutes.
