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Byron Pitts
Byron Pitts was named a contributor to 60 Minutes and chief national correspondent for CBS News in January 2009. Pitts was one of CBS News' lead reporters during the 9/11 attacks a...view moreByron Pitts was named a contributor to 60 Minutes and chief national correspondent for CBS News in January 2009. Pitts was one of CBS News' lead reporters during the 9/11 attacks and won a national Emmy Award for his coverage. As an embedded reporter covering the Iraq War, he was recognized for his work under fire within minutes of the fall of the Saddam statue. Other major stories covered by Pitts include the Chicago train wreck in 1999, for which he received a national Emmy Award, Hurricane Katrina, the war in Afghanistan, the military buildup in Kuwait, the Elian Gonzalez story, the Florida Presidential recount, and the refugee crisis in Kosovo. He won recognition as NABJ Journalist of the Year Award in 2002 for his coverage of the 9/11 attacks. He is also the recipient of four Associated Press Awards and six regional Emmy Awards. Pitts graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A. in journalism and speech communication. He lives with his wife in Montclair, N.J.view less
Books by Byron Pitts
Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life's Challenges Be the One: Six True Stories of Teens Overcoming Hardship with Hope Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Audiobooks by Byron Pitts
Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life's Challenges Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
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Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life's Challenges Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5