Savannah Guthrie Returns to TODAY After Mother's Disappearance

Guthrie returned to the TODAY show more than two months after her mother disappeared.

“NEW YORK -- Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance”

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She wore a yellow dress; Melvin wore a yellow tie.

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They turned to the morning's top headlines including the war with Iran.

Guthrie stepped outside to greet fans and fought back tears.

She thanked supporters and said, We feel your prayers.

Guthrie stepped away in early February after her mother went missing.

She told Kotb returning was part of my purpose right now.

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The search for Nancy entered its 10th week with no suspects identified.

The TODAY show did not mention Nancy's disappearance in the first hour.

“Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ anchor desk for first time since mother’s disappearance Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ anchor desk for first time since mother’s disappearance NEW YORK (AP) — Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC’s “Today” show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother’s disappearance”

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Coverage focused on national stories.

Colleagues expressed joy at Guthrie's return.

The gap between public emotion and on-air restraint was palpable.

Guthrie embraced Jenna before stepping outside.