Holt's departure is part of a larger trend, where longtime anchors are stepping away from traditional roles as TV news formats evolve.

Lester Holt is leaving "NBC Nightly ... A specific date for Holt's last broadcast was not announced, but he will continue ...

Lester Holt's replacement ... over after Holt signs off in early summer, but no specific date for the transition was shared. Llamas, who has more than 25 years of experience in broadcast ...

After a decade as an anchor on NBC Nightly News, Lester Holt has announced his departure from the news program. According to ...