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Lara Logan

Lara Logan is a South African television and radio journalist and war correspondent.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lara Logan is a South African television and radio journalist and war correspondent. She is best known for her work with CBS News, including as a correspondent for *60 Minutes*, and later for her work with Fox Nation.

Early life and education

Lara Logan was born in Durban, South Africa, on 29 March 1971. She is a South African national. Publicly available information does not provide full details of her education.

Broadcast journalism career

Logan began her career in South African and international journalism. She joined CBS News in 2002 and served as a foreign affairs correspondent. She also contributed to the news program *60 Minutes*.

Later career

In January 2020, Logan joined Fox Nation, a streaming service operated by Fox News. In March 2022, she stated that she had been “dumped” by the network, indicating her departure from the platform.

Reporting and recognition

Logan is recognized for her reporting from conflict zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan. She has received awards for her work and covered major international events as a war correspondent.

Key facts

  • Lara Logan was born in Durban, South Africa, on 29 March 1971.
  • She worked for CBS News and contributed to *60 Minutes*.
  • She joined Fox Nation in January 2020.
  • She reported that she was 'dumped' by Fox Nation in March 2022.
  • She is known for her war-zone reporting and foreign correspondence.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lara Logan?
Lara Logan is a South African television and radio journalist and war correspondent known for work with CBS News and *60 Minutes*.
When was Lara Logan born?
She was born on 29 March 1971.
Where was Lara Logan born?
She was born in Durban, South Africa.
What is Lara Logan best known for?
She is best known for foreign reporting and war correspondence, especially her work at CBS News and *60 Minutes*.
Did Lara Logan work for Fox Nation?
Yes. She joined Fox Nation in January 2020.
Did Lara Logan leave Fox Nation?
According to the supplied results, she said in March 2022 that she had been “dumped” by the network.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Logan
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, CBS News and Fox Nation career timeline
  2. Wikipedia (German)https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Logan
    Supports: Birth place, occupation, CBS News and Fox Nation details
  3. Who2https://www.who2.com/bio/lara-logan/
    Supports: Career background, CBS News hiring, early journalism work
  4. The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/22/business/media/lara-logan-cbs-news.html
    Supports: CBS departure and later right-wing media profile
  5. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1022561/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, marriage, children
  6. TABhttps://www.tab.org/public/upload/files/misc/bio-lara-logan-2016.pdf
    Supports: CBS/60 Minutes correspondent role and journalistic profile