Ann Curry

Ann Curry, an American journalist and photojournalist who has reported on wars and natural disasters for over 45 years, focuses on the suffering of those living in these regions. Curry reported on conflicts within Kosovo Iraq Syria Lebanon Palestine Afghanistan Darfur Congo, and Central African Republic. Ann Curry (born on November 19, 1956 in the city of Agana) was an American TV anchor, reporter as well as a journalist. She was most famous as a correspondent on The Today Show, a daily morning newscast produced by the National Broadcasting Co. Curry became known in particular for her reporting of catastrophes caused by natural causes and humanitarian crises that occurred within war-torn areas. Curry's mother was Japanese American and her U.S. Navy-sailor father played prominent roles within Curry's personal life. Curry's parents bonded in Japan, in which her father was stationed after World War II. Because of her father's military service the family has moved around several times. Curry completed high school at Ashland Oregon. She earned a journalism certificate in 1978 from The University of Oregon in 1978. As a child, she was exposed to many cultures. She has a compassionate view of the world is likely due to her experience. Ann Curry, a journalist working for NBC as well as a news anchor in America is well-known. Her biography is available for more information about the renowned journalist from America. The couple relocated frequently so Curry was not confined to one place for more than two years traveling to various places such as San Diego Alameda Oregon and Virginia. In the end, she was able to graduate from Ashland High School. While working as an intern for KTVL Channel 10 Medford, Oregon she began her career in the field of broadcasting. She became the first female news reporter for the station at aged 22. After that, she moved onto becoming an anchor reporter and anchor for KGW KGW, which was an NBC affiliate station in Portland. After four years, she relocated in Los Angeles and became a reporter for KCBS TV. She received 2 Emmy Awards during the six years she spent with this station.