David Letterman was being extorted for $2 million. (AP)

A CBS News employee is accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees.

Letterman said that “this whole thing has been quite scary.” But he mixed in jokes while outlining what had happened to him, seeming to confuse a laughing audience at Thursday’s taping about whether the story was true.

The network said the person who was arrested works on the true-crime show “48 Hours” and has been suspended. A person with knowledge of the investigation said the suspect is Robert J. Halderman. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because authorities have not released the suspect’s name.
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Anna Wintour on Dave Letterman

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You’ll find Anna Wintour with her signature bob  and oversized shades sitting front row at the most exclusive fashion shows and dishing advice to top designers.

She has held the position of editor in chief of Vogue since 1988 and is known for her keen eye and her demanding personality.

Her former assistant, Lauren Weisberger wrote ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, which later became a film starring Meryl Streep – it’s widely believed this character was based on Anna.

The September 2007 issue of Vogue was the single largest issue ever published weighing in at almost five pounds and for the first time ever film maker R.J  Cutler had exclusive access while filming the documentary ‘The September Issue’.

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Make room, Paul Shaffer. U2 will be on David Letterman’s Late Show for a full week to promote their upcoming album.

The band will be Letterman’s musical guest each night from March 2 to 6. It’s the first time a musical guest has been given a solid week on the CBS show.

U2′s new album, No Line on the Horizon, is to be released that week. The band played its first single, “Get on Your Boots,” to kick off the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

The band last appeared on the Late Show in October 2001.