Rather to quit CBS anchor role

Embattled US TV news anchor Dan Rather is quitting on the 24th anniversary of his appointment by CBS.

The 73-year-old has decided he wants to go back to being a hard news reporter.

The veteran was under fire in recent months for his role in a story that questioned President Bush’s service in the National Guard, which turned out to based on allegedly forged documents.

Rather made no mention of that story in announcing his move.