Brian Williams has suspended himself from "NBC Nightly News" -- he is both anchor and managing editor. In a memo to his staff, Williams said he was making the move in his role as the show's managing editor. He says it has become "painfully apparent" he has become a distraction.

Williams has been under fire for claiming he was in a helicopter that came under fire during his coverage of the war in Iraq. Williams says he'll be back in the anchor seat soon.

Lester Holt will sub in his absence.

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