Opinion | It’s a new era at NBC News as Tom Llamas takes over the ‘NBC Nightly News’ from Lester Holt

It’s the end of an era at NBC News. And the start of a new one.

Lester Holt signed off last Friday as anchor of the “NBC Nightly News” after a solid 14-year run. Holt handled the anchor duties with class, objectivity and credibility. In addition, he always seemed to add the proper perspective — and just the right words of comfort and empathy — in moments of tragedy. ...

Holt will remain at NBC News with his continuing role as host of “Dateline.” He turns the anchor duties over to NBC News veteran Tom Llamas, who starts tonight.

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