Cynthia McFadden, longtime senior legal and investigative correspondent atNBC News, said that he is leaving the connection.

Maybe Ill even surprise you (and myself!).

She won an Emmy for her year-long investigation on the human toll of mica mining in Madagascar.

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Cynthia McFadden reporting in Madagascar.NBC News

I am so happy I took the leap.

These have been some of the most gratifying and productive years in a long career.

From the American Arctic and the Rohingya camps to the Peruvian gold mines and cancer alley.

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Sometimes the stories led to hearings, federal investigations or policy changes.

Sometimes we were able to give a voice to someone who had never had one.

Maybe Ill even surprise you (and myself!).

To my NBC friends and colleagues, thank you: for your support, guidance and wisdom.

You are a special group of talented people and I will be watching with pride as you carry-on.