Katie Couric to return to “Today” to fill in as host

Two of Matt Lauer’s former “Today” show co-hosts — Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira — are returning to the show for a week each in January with Savannah Guthrie on maternity leave. Couric, who was “Today” host from 1989 to 2006, has returned for special occasions but this will be the first time in the anchor’s role.