Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is found guilty of murdering his wife and son, and a trio of Michigan State freshmen share their story of experiencing two school shootings in two years. Plus, a man is eating McDonald's for 100 days in a row in an attempt to lose weight, and a dermatologist shares how you can keep your skin healthy with just three easy steps. |
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The disgraced South Carolina lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son to distract from his financial crimes was found guilty yesterday in their slayings. The jury convicted Murdaugh, 54, in the fatal shootings of wife Margaret, 52, and son Paul, 22, in 2021, and he now faces 30 years to life in prison without parole. The jury also convicted him of two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, which carry five more years in prison. His lawyers made a motion for a mistrial, which was denied by the judge. Murdaugh's sentencing is scheduled for this morning. Here's the latest. |
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A trio of Michigan State freshmen share what it's like being part of a club that has become a horrifying reality in the age of school shootings. They were on campus when a gunman shot and killed three MSU students on Feb. 13, which brought back visceral memories of another shooting. The three were also students at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021 when a 15-year-old student opened fire on his classmates, killing four people and injuring seven. "My brain was like: 'This can't be happening again. That's impossible,'" Ava Ferguson, 18, tells Today.com. "'Plus, you were in one school shooting — don't worry, it will never happen again, you're safe.'" One of the students called herself "a school shooting veteran" as she described protecting her MSU classmates during the ordeal. See their story here. |
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After deciding it was "unacceptable" that he weighed 238 pounds, Tennessee man Kevin Maginnis declared in a TikTok video that he's going to try to shed pounds by eating McDonald's for 100 days straight. "I know some of you are thinking that might be crazy," he said. (Yes, actually, we all remember "Super Size Me.") However, Maginnis, 56, says it's working, telling TODAY he's already down 12.5 pounds since Feb. 21. The key is that he only eats half of what he orders in order to cut his caloric intake, saving the other half for his next meal. A dietitian weighed in on whether it's a healthy way to lose weight or if Maginnis is asking for cardiovascular trouble. See his story. |
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Keeping your skin looking good doesn't have to be a convoluted, 10-step process over a bathroom counter strewn with creams. Dermatologist Dr. Debra Wattenberg says the key is creating a regimen geared to your skin type, which can be done with a simple, 3-step routine: cleanse, target specific issues, and then moisturize. We have 24 skincare products for all different types of skin that can help you get that healthy glow. Shop them here. |
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It's one number you definitely don't want to have to call, but every year, more than 3 million Americans end up dialing poison control. Whether it's water beads (above), chia seeds, gummy vitamins, bleach or batteries, a potential calamity can be right around the corner, especially with young children in the house. A poison control worker shared 7 mistakes to avoid, including leaving makeup and personal care items out around kids, failing to lock up medications and vitamins, and participating in TikTok eating challenges. Here's what to know to keep yourself and your children safe. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
If it's been a long week of cold weather, savor making it to Friday with this hearty chicken cacciatore with polenta from chef Mike Price. Feel free to swap in roasted potatoes or risotto for the polenta if you want, and remember to remove the lid while simmering if the sauce is thin in order to help any extra moisture evaporate. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
These kids aren't even in high school yet, but they've mastered the art of setting customer expectations in the fine print for their business. Marin Kickbush, 12, and Appian Kitchen, 11, put laminated signs for their yard work business around their hometown of Arlington, Virginia, with some very detailed conditions. The sign noted they are only available on weekends, customers need to purchase seeds for planting ahead of time, they can only work in a radius close to their home, and people should have the money ready in cash. "We didn't want to walk five miles with a lawn mower," Marin told Today.com. "Also, we have soccer on the weekends and wrestling and swimming during the week." Customers can't say they didn't know the deal. |
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