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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NBC Nightly News: Tom Llamas Makes His Debut as Anchor — How'd He Do?
Tom Llamas is officially NBC's new top newsman. Llamas made his debut as anchor of the NBC Nightly News on Monday, taking over for departing anchor Lester Holt, who signed off on Friday after a decade behind the anchor's desk. More from TVLine SNL 50 Delivered 3-Year Audience High, Broadcast's Top-Rated Series AGT Video: The Judges Lose Their Minds Over Season 20's Wildest Audition Yet (Exclusive) Brett Goldstein Reveals How His Role in Bill Lawrence-Donald Faison Pilot 'Space Turk' (?!) Led to Ted Lasso Llamas didn't waste any time introducing himself on Monday's broadcast: He got right to business, giving us the latest details on the fire bomb attack on a Jewish community group in Boulder, protests against ICE and the war in Ukraine. He did add a personal note at the end, though, telling viewers: 'My thanks to all of you as we start this new adventure together. Tonight, and always, we're here for you.' Holt announced in February that he was stepping down as NBC Nightly News anchor, a role he's held since 2015. Moving forward, he will focus on NBC News' Dateline, which he has anchored since 2011. 'After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as anchor of Nightly News,' Holt said in a statement to NBC staffers. 'It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do.' Llamas, whose ascension to the Nightly News anchor chair was first reported in March, has served as a senior national correspondent for NBC News and reported for NBC Nightly News alongside Holt. He also anchored Top Story with Tom Llamas, a daily primetime newscast for NBC News NOW, and contributed to various NBC News outlets, including Today. How did Llamas do in his debut as anchor? Give him a grade in our poll, and let us know in the comments if you plan to keep watching. Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Manhunt underway for GA double homicide suspect accused of opening fire at gathering
The search for a man sought in the killing of two men is underway in south Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Wilcox County Sheriff Jeff Wessell has identified 39-year-old Quintavis Holt as a suspect in last week's double homicide. Holt is wanted in connection with the deaths of Nathadius Lawson, 39 and Charleston Calix, 40, both of Pineview, Ga. Authorities said around 12:14 a.m. on May 25, Holt came to a home on Depot Street in Pineview where several people were gathered outside. WCSO said Holt allegedly opened fire, killing both men. Holt then ran away. TRENDING STORIES: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Dwight Eubanks diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer Atlanta tenants say they're being wrongly labeled as squatters amid unsafe living conditions GA Waffle House employees greet customer with sweetest gesture in viral TikTok video The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has joined the investigation. Arrest warrants have been obtained for Holt. He faces the following charges: Two counts of malice murder One count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime One count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Two counts of aggravated assault Sheriff Wessel asks the community to remain vigilant as Holt is considered armed and dangerous. 'Violent and senseless crimes like this have no place in Wilcox County. We will not rest until he is taken into custody and behind bars where he belongs,' Wessel said. Anyone with information or who knows where Holt is, call the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-8477 or the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office at 229-467-2322. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Holt Country Park fire tackled by crews from 13 stations
Crews from 13 stations worked throughout the night to tackle a fire in a woodland area near a country Fire and Rescue Service was called to Norwich Road near Holt Country Park at about 21:25 BST on Sunday.A spokesperson said crews remained on the scene through the following day to check for Norfolk District Council, which owns the park, said "fortunately" there was no fire on the park. Charlotte Brown was walking with her partner when she saw the fire: "As soon as we could see the flames and were sure it was out of control and not just a bonfire, I phoned it in." The service warned the risk of fires in the open was "currently high" due to dry weather and high temperatures. "They also take away resources which may be needed for other emergencies - many fires in the open are preventable by taking extra care," a spokesperson said. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
NBC News
3 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Lester Holt
Lester Holt is an award-winning journalist at NBC News and anchor of 'Dateline.' Previously, he was the anchor and managing editor of 'NBC Nightly News' for a decade, leading NBC News' coverage of major breaking news and political events, including presidential elections and debates. Holt has served as principal anchor of 'Dateline' since September 2011 and joined NBC News in 2000. One of Holt's trademarks is his on-the-ground reporting, part of his deep commitment to providing viewers with first-person accounts when disaster and tragedy strikes. He has reported from around the world, including from Israel following the Oct. 7 attack as the only broadcast news anchor on the ground during the first two full weeks of the war; from Ukraine following Russia's invasion in 2022; from Tehran, Iran, in 2019, where he received rare access and interviewed top diplomats and the Iranian foreign minister; from Manchester, Brussels and Paris following the 2017 terrorist attacks that took place across Europe; and from Hungary during the 2015 migrant crisis in Europe. Throughout his tenure as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News,' Holt conducted numerous exclusive headline-making interviews with world leaders, U.S. presidents, CEOs, politicians, notable public figures and more. Holt's exclusive with President Donald Trump in May 2017 stands as one of the most consequential interviews of his first term, after Trump told Holt the firing of former FBI chief James Comey was tied to the Russia investigation. Holt also exclusively interviewed the U.S. Capitol Police officer responsible for shooting and killing a protester while defending the U.S. House chamber during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Additionally, he conducted the final interview with President Joe Biden before he dropped out of the 2024 race. Holt was also selected to moderate the first presidential debate of 2016, which was the most watched debate in American history. During 2020, he led the network's coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic, anchoring weekly NBC prime-time specials to better inform millions of viewers during those initial days of uncertainty. During that time, he also launched 'Nightly News: Kids Edition,' a digital newscast aimed to inform and educate children during an especially challenging year. The Emmy-nominated series has won a Webby People's Voice Award, a Global Youth & News Media Prize and the New York Festivals TV & Film Silver Award. Throughout his career, Holt has also covered dozens of natural disasters including multiple West Coast wildfires and deadly hurricanes and tornadoes. Some other notable reporting trips include anchoring from South Africa during the Nelson Mandela memorial service, reporting from Cairo on the political and civil unrest in Egypt during the Arab Spring, covering the 2010 earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan, and reporting on the immediate aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. He was also embedded with U.S. forces reporting on the ongoing military operations in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2012. Over the past several years, Holt has distinguished himself as the leading broadcast journalist on criminal justice reform. In 2019, he led the Emmy-nominated and groundbreaking series 'Justice for All' across all NBC News platforms and 'Dateline.' For the networkwide series, Holt spent three days embedded inside Louisiana State Penitentiary, the largest maximum-security prison in America, and moderated the first-ever televised town hall from a maximum-security prison at Sing Sing, all putting a bright spotlight on mass incarceration and the many complex issues around it. Additionally, Holt has reported on several high-profile justice-related stories and landed many exclusive interviews, including the first interview with rapper Meek Mill following his release from prison, an interview with Matthew Charles, the first person released under the First Step Act, and the first interview with Cyntoia Brown Long since her release from prison. Before becoming co-anchor of 'Weekend TODAY' in 2003, Holt anchored 'Lester Holt Live,' a daily news show on MSNBC. Holt served as a primary anchor for MSNBC's coverage of major news events, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and the war in Afghanistan, and he was the lead daytime anchor for MSNBC's coverage of Decision 2000. Holt also served as anchor of 'Countdown: Iraq,' a nightly news telecast concentrating on the latest developments surrounding buildup to war in Iraq, from October 2002 through March 2003. Holt started at NBC News in 2000, anchoring 'Newsfront.' Holt came to MSNBC after 14 years at WBBM-TV in Chicago, where he served as the afternoon and evening news anchor. After studying government at California State University in Sacramento, he began his television journalism career as a reporter at WCBS-TV in New York in 1981. The following year, he moved to Los Angeles to report for KCBS-TV (then KNXT) before returning to WCBS in 1984. Holt has been recognized with numerous honors, including multiple Emmy Awards, the National Press Club Fourth Estate Award, the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, Quinnipiac University's Fred Friendly First Amendment Award and more. In 2022, he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the same year 'NBC Nightly News' received the 2022 Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast. He received the 2025 William Allen White National Citation from the University of Kansas in April.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Facts matter:' Lester Holt ends ‘NBC Nightly News' tenure
Lester Holt hosted his last 'NBC Nightly News' show on Friday after a 14 year tenure as its anchor. The highly decorated reporter bid viewers a farewell by reminding them of their core values that guide the team's coverage. 'I'm so grateful for your trust around here,. Facts matter, words matter, journalism matters, and you matter,' Holt said. 'Over the last decade, we have shared some dark and harrowing days and nights of our country, the pandemic, mass shootings, natural disasters, each testing our resilience and our compassion. That's why I often like to leave you with something to smile about, moments that reassure and connect us,' he added. Holt announced he would step down in February after covering Trump throughout his first administration and earning praise for his ability to fact-check the leader in real time. He moderated the first presidential debate of 2016, covered January 6th riots and traveled to Israel to provide insight on Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel while anchoring NBC's 'Dateline.' In 2018, a Hollywood Reporter poll found that Holt was the most trusted television news personality in America. 'I will miss the team that puts it all together, my dear friends and my colleagues. But for now, I just want to say thank you to my incredibly supportive and patient family and all of you,' Holt said during his last show. Tom Llamas will succeed Holt as host and concurrently serve as the 'NBC Nightly News' managing editor. 'I wish Tom great success,' Holt said Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
