A 21-year-old Air National Guardsman was arrested by the FBI on suspicion of leaking classified documents online detailing Russian military efforts in Ukraine and spying on U.S. allies. Plus, Regina King's "unimaginable" discovery about her family, and 10 things you should never do as a wedding guest, according to an etiquette expert. |
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Jack Teixeira, 21, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, was arrested by federal authorities yesterday in connection with their investigation into classified documents that were leaked on the internet. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the investigation is ongoing and that Teixeira was taken into custody "without incident." Teixeira has been based at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod and is assigned as a cyber transport systems journeyman. The leaked documents were found online last month and exposed potentially hundreds of pages of intelligence about Russian efforts in Ukraine and spying on U.S. allies. Here's the latest. |
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Earlier this year, the parents of Hallie Hale, 13, thought she was having a stroke when she had a fall in the bathroom and said she couldn't see them or hear them. Hallie also experienced facial drooping and terrifying hallucinations — including a man who wasn't there stabbing her with a sword — before being taken to the emergency room. At various points, Hallie's parents thought she was experiencing seizures up to three times a day due to her tremors. It turned out to be a rare autoimmune disorder called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis that causes brain inflammation. Hallie will require treatments for the next two years but has shown improvement. See the full story here. |
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The Oscar winner and "Watchmen" star did not know much about her father's childhood before his death in 2009, but she was surprised to learn that his father was not around for stretches of his life growing up. In an episode of PBS' "Finding Your Roots," King, 52, learned that her grandfather, who gave her away at her wedding, actually had two separate families living in separate cities. King's family was in Memphis, while Thomas King Sr. also had another family in Chicago. "My grandmother was a very sad woman. I remember that as a little girl," King said. She became emotional as she called the revelation "unimaginable." See what King also learned about her grandmother. |
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Wedding season is upon us. If you want to avoid being the person who has a newlywed couple thinking "Why did we invite them?!", there are some simple steps to take before hitting the dance floor to do the "The Wobble." National etiquette expert Diane Gottsman gave us 10 wedding do's and don'ts to follow after you get your invitation. To make sure you aren't the angry topic of discussion the next morning, don't ask to bring extra guests, dress appropriately, show up on time and don't go overboard at the open bar. To see more tips, go here. |
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Your hamstrings can be an afterthought until you pull one, but they are crucial to everyday activities. Keeping them strong and flexible will also help you avoid lower back pain and knee problems. Sitting for long periods can cause your hamstrings to weaken and tighten up, but there are simple ways to combat those issues. We have 11 ways to strengthen your hamstrings that don't require any equipment. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour demonstrates each movement and advises to warm up properly and stretch afterward to avoid injury. |
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Treat yourself on a Friday with the cured meats, cheese and veggies of a classic New Orleans muffuletta sandwich from chef and Pomegranate Hospitality owner Alon Shaya. The classic French Quarter sandwich features salami, capicola, provolone cheese, pickled giardiniera vegetables and a taste of chopped olive salad on a sesame roll that come together for a mouthwatering bite. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
In the spirit of Ron Burgundy reading off the Teleprompter, this Costco store will make your cake literally as you requested it. Stephen Walker ordered a cake from his local Costco for his daughter's third birthday and included a drawing of what he wanted the cake to look like. He asked for "no writing," "no designs," and "only red frosting on perimeter for top / bottom." What he received was a cake featuring an exact copy of his drawing, down to the red and black piping on the sides. "I was like, 'I got directions and a little illustration here. They can't mess this up. Right?'" Walker told TODAY.com. Costco may have inadvertently started a family tradition. "Maybe next year I'll just send the photo of the picture I took of the cake with my shadow in the background and send it to the same bakery, and ask, 'Can you print this up as a cake topper?'" Walker joked. "So it's like, a picture of a picture of a picture, like 'Inception.'" |
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