Tom Llamas will be the next anchor of “NBC Nightly News” after Lester Holt departs the role this summer. The son of Cuban immigrants, Llamas, 45, will be the first Latino to anchor a nightly English language broadcast network evening newscast, a role that will make him one of the signature personalities of NBC News. … Read more
Lester Holt, longtime anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News,” announced Monday he will be stepping away from the broadcast at the beginning of the summer, the network reported. Holt, who is 65, has been anchoring the show for 10 years. NBC News did not immediately name who would take over the anchor desk. … Read more
Lester Holt is ending his run as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” this summer, making him the latest high-profile news personality to exit a role. Holt, 65, told staff Monday of his plans to depart the signature broadcast of NBC News. He will remain in the division as anchor of its true crime newsmagazine “Dateline,” … Read more
