CBS News Wins 7 Awards at News & Doc Emmys
CBS News took home seven awards at the 31st Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards on Monday night - more than any other network.
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Katie Couric and "60 Minutes" correspondent Bob Simon were among the big names who made acceptance or introductory speeches.
Stories about Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the hero pilot of U.S. Airways flight 1549, were among the big winners. They included "Saving Flight 1549," Katie Couric's "60 Minutes" interview with Sullenberger and the jet's crew, for outstanding interview.
On stage with the "60 Minutes" producers and editors, Couric said, "It was such an honor for all of us to be involved in this story and to deliver a story with a happy ending," Broadcast & Cable reports.
Watch the award-winning CBS News stories:
"Rape in America: Justice Denied" - "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric"
"Financial Family Tree" - "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric"
"War in Pakistan" - "60 Minutes"
"Saving Flight 1549" - "60 Minutes"
"The Battle of Wanat" - "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric"
"The Winter of Our Hardship" - "60 Minutes"
Outstanding Promotional Announcement:
"60 Minutes in 60 Seconds" - "60 Minutes"
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