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It was the summer of 2000 at the annual Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. Three “Today” show anchors — Matt Lauer, Katie Couric and Ann Curry — were present at an NBC session to promote the morning show’s then-upcoming extension from two hours to three hours each weekday morning. In addition, they, along with “Today” […]