India, Feb. 24 -- Lester Holt is leaving NBC Nightly News after spending a decade as its anchor and managing editor. The 65-year-old announced his decision to step down from the program in a note to staffers on Monday. Calling the journey an "amazing ride," the reporter revealed that he will be moving on to a new full-time role at Dateline, reported New York Post. While he did not immediately name a successor, speculations about his replacement are circulating.

Following his departure from the evening program this summer, Holt will continue to stay at the network, taking on a full-time role at Dateline, where he has served as a principal anchor since 2011.

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