Hoda Kotb's enigmatic 'Today' absence finally explained on air: 'Hoda's OK'

Craig Melvin has assured viewers that his “Today” colleague, Hoda Kotb, is “OK” amid mounting concern over her prolonged absence from the morning program. Melvin explained on air Wednesday morning that Kotb has been away dealing with “a family health matter.” The esteemed “Today” co-anchor hasn’t appeared live on the show since Feb. 17. “We know a lot of you have been wondering how she’s doing,” Melvin said while co-anchoring “Today” opposite Sheinelle Jones and Al Roker. Prior to Wednesday’s show, the beloved newscaster, mother and breast cancer survivor’s mysterious...