She joined ABC News from NBC News, where she was a correspondent and anchor, primarily for Dateline NBC and Today. Vargas won an Emmy in 2000 for Outstanding Instant Coverage of a News Story for anchoring live coverage of the Elian Gonzalez case. Her story on the hero NICU nurses of Hurricane Sandy was part of the ABC News' Peabody Award-winning coverage. Kennedy, Jr., as well as Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the U.S. Vargas has also anchored ABC News coverage of live, breaking news stories including the deaths of President Ronald Reagan and John F. She has interviewed leaders from around the world, including President Bush from the oval office in the White House. She most recently co-hosted the hit newsmagazine show 20/20 and previously served as co-anchor of World News Tonight, anchor of World News Tonight Sunday, news anchor and frequent co-host on Good Morning America, a correspondent for 20/20 and Primetime Thursday, and was the co-anchor of Primetime Monday.ĭuring the historic Iraqi elections in December 2005, she reported extensively for World News Tonight from Baghdad on both civilian life in Iraq and American military involvement there. About the AuthorĮmmy Award-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations, and conducting newsmaker interviews.

The theatre reserves the right to inspect all bags and packages entering the theatre. There is an exception for medical equipment and diaper bags. Vargas also bravely discusses how alcoholism has affected her life and career, and why she chose to publicly share her struggle with the disease and her ongoing recovery.Ī note about Palace Theatre policy: Any bags or packages measuring larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ will not be permitted into the Canton Palace Theatre unless they are clear. She shares her experiences breaking some of the biggest stories and reporting from the front lines around the world, from Hurricane Katrina to the war in Iraq, to the crisis in Beslan, Russia, and back to the White House.

With her signature candor and insight, Elizabeth Vargas gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at today’s live news reporting and ever-evolving media.

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