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Meredith Signs Off Today

An emotional departure for co-host Vieira

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 8, 2011 10:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – Meredith Vieira signed off for the last time on Today this morning in an emotional farewell to the job she’s held for five years. "It's tough. It's a hard one. Very mixed emotions. I'm looking at everybody right here and... More »

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