Lauer becomes biggest name toppled by misconduct allegations

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Lauer's firing as host of NBC's "Today" makes him the biggest media figure brought down by sexual misconduct allegations since Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes lost their lofty positions at Fox News Channel.In the wave of accusations sweeping through the media, Hollywood and politics, the stature and wealth that once served as protection have turned into flimsy shields.Lauer has long been a valuable and highly visible part of NBC News and one of the highest-paid figures i