this thursday morning, i m meredith vieira. and i m matt lauer. nearly seven years, five months after the u.s.-led invasion of iraq got under way. the final american combat brigade left that country overnight crossing into kuwait just before dawn. historic moment that comes nearly two weeks ahead of president obama s august 31st deadline. 50,000 troops will stay in iraq for at least another year, serving in noncombat roles. we ll have the latest in a live report from kuwait straight ahead. also ahead, the latest on that controversial plan to build a mosque year ground zero. new numbers show the majority of americans are against this idea. rudy giuliani was mayor of new york city during 9/11. so, how does he feel about that planned mosque? we re going to talk to him in a live interview in just a little while. plus, a freak accident at a fishing pier. a 10-year-old boy s liver pierced when he was stabbed in the stomach by a stingray barb. he ll share his story in an exc
the new ultra-slim fp series, from lumix. touch screen, hd video, one small camera. good morning. breaking news. the health care fixes bill headed back to the house after senate republicans find minor glitches. as some democrats face teats, former vice presidential candidate sarah palin tells conservatives to reload. how did it all get so ugly? is morning a live interview with arizona republican senator john mccain. she kept texting. the 15-year-old charged in the text rage beating of eighth-grader josie ratley apparently sent more messages to fries after the attack. he s in my office area. in my front office. put your phone down. put your phone down now. this morning, the dramatic 911 call and an exclusive live interview with the family of a 13-year-old girl also accused in the case. and fire and ice. an active volcano erupts sending residents scrambling for safety as scientists race in for a dangerously close look. the incredible images today, thursday, march