stepping down

The head of the L.A. city agency overseeing animal shelters is stepping down, according to an city email sent Monday to shelter volunteers and animal advocates.

Earlier this month, she announced she was stepping down from Radio 2's breakfast show after six years, with Scott Mills set to take over.

Shortly after Tony Blair said he would be stepping down as prime minister, John Prescott announced he would relinquish his role as deputy.

Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as presenter of Radio 2's Breakfast Show in December.

Throughout an election campaign, US voters are bombarded with images of the two candidates - speaking from podiums, greeting rally crowds and stepping down aircraft stairs.