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Who Could Replace Katie Couric on 'CBS Evening News'?

10:12 AM PDT 4/4/2011 by Lindsay Powers

Insiders have pointed to three names within the company -- but CBS News chief Jeff Fager is also looking to hire an outsider.

Katie Couric is unlikely to renew her contract with CBS Evening News once it ends in June, instead opting to launch a syndicated show and possibly an online parternship with AOL or Yahoo. Three names have been floated as possible replacements by the Associated Press and other outlets -- but CBS News chief Jeff Fager is also looking outside the company.

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