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A mother of two and the daughter of a wealthy Republican politician, Mary Fisher gave a new face to AIDS in 1992 when she spoke out during the Republican National Convention about living with the illness. She talks with Jenna Bush Hager about dedicating her life to fighting discrimination and finding a cure for AIDS. (TODAY)

The famous musician, who gave the keynote address at the International AIDS conference, talks about his personal connection to the disease, which he explores in his new memoir, "Love is the Cure." (Mitchell Reports)

When he's not on the road with U2, he's on the road with his various charitable efforts aimed at eradicating AIDS. On World AIDS Day in Washington, Bono, with the help of three U.S. presidents, marked the 30th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS. NBC's Brian Williams has more.  (Nightly News)

Flight Lt. William Wales, better known as England's Prince William, co-piloted a Royal Air Force chopper that rescued two people from a sinking Russian cargo ship in the Irish Sea, Buckingham Palace confirms. NBC News' Annabel Roberts reports from London. (TODAY)

In observance of the 30-year anniversary of HIV/AIDS, NBC News takes a retrospective look back, starting with the day it was first announced that "a rare form of pneumonia" was found. (TODAY)

The Centers for Disease Control counted five cases of AIDS in 1981. Thirty years later, 60 million people have been infected with AIDS and 30 million have died, but amazingly the rate has declined. NBC's Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)

A volunteer in Joplin, Mo., captured video of an elephant, which was in town with a traveling circus, being used to help clean up debris. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Taking a combination of HIV drugs immediately helps protect an uninfected partner, according to a large new study. NBC's Robert Bazell explains the finding's significance in preventing the spread of AIDS. (msnbc tv)

Amid the success of "The King's Speech," – a film about a leader who has to overcome a severe stutter to guide his country in wartime – TODAY's Lester Holt catches back up with a non-profit theater company that empowers kids and helps them find their voice. (TODAY show)

Events across the country and around the world mark World AIDS Day. NBC's Michelle Franzen reports.