meet shanelle

Shanelle Kaul is a Correspondent for CBS News Network, based in New York City. She's reported on high-profile national and international stories including the India-Pakistan conflict in Kashmir, the U.S.-Canada trade war, and anchored live coverage of the Baltimore bridge collapse.

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Prior to joining CBS News, Shanelle spent a decade reporting and anchoring across Canada -- most recently at CP24, Toronto's #1 Breaking News Channel. 

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Born in Sri Lanka, Shanelle grew up in Toronto and is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism. She returned to campus in 2021 to teach news production. 

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As a child of immigrant parents who fled war-torn countries, Shanelle is passionate about human rights and social justice issues. 

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Shanelle also serves as the Vice President of Programming for The Newswomen’s Club of New York, where she plans community and networking events for women in media.

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You'll find Shanelle's reporting on CBS Mornings, the CBS Evening News, and CBS News 24/7.