ABC News taps Faris for set of shows

ABC News has drawn on Paula Faris to co-anchor overnight news shows "World News Now" and "America Today" with Take advantage of Nelson, having a start date looking for Jan. 2. The anchor will even lead from time to time towards the Alphabet's "Hello America." Faris will relocate to NY City from WMAQ in Chicago, where she labored like a sports anchor and reporter for six years. Faris's previous posts include WCPO in Cincinatti and WKEF/WRGT in Dayton, Ohio. Contact Mike Thielman at mike.thielman@variety.com