Gayle King will remain at CBS News, says rumors of exit were ‘inaccurate and greatly exaggerated’

Gayle King signed a new deal to remain at CBS News after widespread speculation she would exit at the end of her current contract, the network announced on Wednesday. 

King’s sticking around comes at a critical time for CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who has promised significant changes to the organization since she was tapped by CEO David Ellison to reshape the Tiffany Network’s news division. Variety had reported that King was expected to step down as co-host of "CBS Mornings" later this year after more than a decade...