Elizabeth Vargas has recently made headlines for her new role as the lead investigative reporter/documentary anchor for A&E Networks and as the host of Fox's revival of America's Most Wanted. Prior to these positions, she was known for her work as a television journalist, including co-anchoring ABC's World News Tonight and 20/20. Vargas has covered a wide range of stories throughout her career, from breaking news to in-depth investigative reports.
Born on September 6, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey, Elizabeth Anne Vargas is an American television journalist with a distinguished career in broadcast journalism. She has received multiple awards for her reporting, including Emmy Awards for her coverage of the Elian Gonzalez case and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Vargas has also written a memoir, "Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction," in which she candidly discusses her struggles with anxiety and alcoholism. Her commitment to journalism and storytelling has solidified her reputation as a respected and influential figure in the media industry.