Ann Curry to Take Over for Meredith Vieira on 'Today'

According to Internet Media:   The network's news division said Monday that longtime "Today" show news anchor Ann Curry will take over as co-anchor in June, succeeding Meredith Vieira alongside Matt Lauer on TV's most profitable couch.

Meanwhile, Natalie Morales, who now co-hosts the third hour of "Today" will take over Ms. Curry's news anchor role, and NBC White House correspondent Savannah Guthrie will slip into Ms. Morales's 9 a.m. hosting spot.

Ms. Vieira will take an unspecified new role within NBC News, the unit said.

The announcement confirms weeks of news reports about the change. NBC didn't offer a reason for Ms. Vieira's departure from the show, which was expected after she only opted for a one-year contract extension last year.

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Royal Wedding coverage

According to Internet Media:   Prince William and Kate Middleton got their first royal wedding present from the queen on Friday: the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Buckingham Palace said William is now His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge, and that Miss Catherine Middleton is now Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge.

There's more: The palace statement said William was also named the Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus. Middleton took those titles when she said "I will," becoming Countess of Strathearn and Baroness Carrickfergus.

Strathearn ties William and Middleton to Scotland, where the pair met and fell in love. Baron Carrickfergus is a little-used title which refers to one of the oldest towns in Northern Ireland.

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