Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Christopher Dean Hopkins, NPR

Brian Williams out as anchor, but will stay with NBC

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Brian Williams will be making a shift to MSNBC, according to reports from CNN and other news organizations.
Brian Williams will be making a shift to MSNBC, according to reports from CNN and other news organizations.
Monica Schipper
Lester Holt, seen here speaking onstage in 2010, has anchored NBC Nightly News since Brian Williams' suspension and will reportedly continue as anchor following Williams return.
Lester Holt, seen here speaking onstage in 2010, has anchored NBC Nightly News since Brian Williams' suspension and will reportedly continue as anchor following Williams return.
Bryan Bedder

Brian Williams, suspended as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News following revelations that he was misrepresenting his experiences covering the Iraq war, will not return to the position, The New York Times and CNN are reporting. He will, however, return to the network in some capacity.

CNN reports that an announcement is likely to come Thursday; NPR has not yet been able to confirm reports of Williams' new position.

The news outlets report that Williams likely will shift over to cable channel MSNBC, where he'll help with breaking news coverage.

Lester Holt, who has been the interim anchor of NBC Nightly News during Williams' suspension, would become the first African-American to be the solo host of one of the big-three broadcast networks' nightly newscasts. Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.