Video Player Overview
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Video Player Download Links:
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| Flash Player is required to view video on CBSNews.com. |
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| Windows Media Player is required to view LIVE video, including our simulcast of the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. |
Video Player and Web Browser Compatibility:
Windows Compatibility:
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- Internet Explorer 6+ (with Flash installed or Windows Media 9+ installed)
- Firefox 2.0+ (with Flash installed)
Mac Compatibility:
If the computer you are using is running the Mac operating system, we suggest using the following:
- Firefox 2.0+ (with Flash installed)
- Safari 3.1+ (with Flash installed)
General Compatibility:
If the computer you are using runs an operating system or uses a browser not mentioned above, you may still be able to view video on our site but we cannot guarantee it or the quality of the viewing experience.
Archived Video Content:
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CBS Evening News broadcast with Katie Couric?
- How do I watch the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric?
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Visitors to CBSNews.com can watch the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric as it airs on the CBS Television Network. An "on-demand" version of the broadcast will be available after the initial simulcast. Both are free, thanks to advertiser support.
Who can watch it?
Anyone in the United States with a broadband connection can view it. The CBS Evening News simulcast is currently not available outside the U.S. However, as has been the case for many years, individual CBS Evening News stories are available for viewing worldwide.
What software do I need?
Windows Media player version 9 or above to best experience the simulcast and on-demand versions of the CBS Evening News. If you have a PC and are experiencing difficulties, click here to run Windows Update to obtain the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Windows Media player and try again. If you have Internet Explorer 6 or above with Windows Media 9 or above and continue to experience problems, be sure your broadband connection is capable of sustaining a transfer rate of 500 kbps. The simulcast and on-demand versions of the Evening News will work on Firefox with Windows Media 9 or above for PC, and on Mac with Firefox or Safari and Windows Media 9, but the experience will not be as robust.
When can I watch it?
You can you begin watching the simulcast or on-demand playback at the same time that your local CBS station begins to air the CBS Evening News.
How can I watch it?
To view the free simulcast, you'll need to be a registered member of our site. If you subscribe to any CBSNews.com e-mail products or have a CBS Sports login, you're already set... just log in. If not, the first time you watch the simulcast, we'll ask you to create one. It will only take a few moments.
Will I get flooded with spam if I register?
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