From the 1950's to the 1990's, the three major television networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) were, for the most part, the only source for national and international news. In the fall of 1953, John Charles ...

July 19, 2006 — -- ABC's evening newscast, "World News Tonight," has changed its name to "World News with Charles Gibson," ABC News President David Westin announced. The change becomes ...

Dec. 5, 2005 -- Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff were named co-anchors of an expanded version of ABC News' flagship broadcast "World News Tonight," ABC News President David Westin announced today.

ABC News anchor was a voice of the world, providing global news coverage and insightful reporting.