Savannah Guthrie says the 'Today' show is 'part of my purpose'

Savannah Guthrie will return to co-host the "Today" show on April 6.

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• Savannah Guthrie will return as co-host of the "Today" show on April 6, it was announced Friday.
• Guthrie has been on hiatus from the show since the disappearance of her mom, Nancy Guthrie.
• During an interview, Savannah Guthrie said the show is "part of my purpose."

Savannah Guthrie said in an emotional interview that aired Friday that the "Today" show is "part of my...