The search for the missing submersible near the Titanic wreckage comes to a tragic close after the U.S. Coast Guard says the sub imploded underwater, killing everyone aboard. Plus, a firefighter adopts an infant girl left anonymously at the firehouse, and Jenna Bush Hager releases her book club pick for July. |
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The four-day search for the submersible that vanished on a voyage to the Titanic wreck ended in heartbreak yesterday when the Coast Guard found debris from a "catastrophic implosion" believed to have destroyed the vessel, killing the five men on board. Authorities are now investigating what may have caused the implosion. The Navy said it heard what it suspected was the sound of an underwater explosion on Sunday, shortly after the sub lost communication. Meanwhile, the families of the five men remembered their loved ones. The aunt of the youngest explorer, Suleman Dawood, 19, told NBC News her nephew was "terrified" about going on the journey, but ultimately went to please his father, Shahzada Dawood, for Father's Day. Also, in a tragic twist, the wife of one of the other men who died is the great-great-granddaughter of a famous couple who died on the Titanic in 1912. Here's the very latest. |
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A firefighter in Florida was pulling an overnight shift in January when an alarm went off at 2 a.m. The sound was an alert that a newborn baby had been placed in the building's Safe Haven Baby Box, which allows someone to safely and anonymously surrender a child. The firefighter, who has remained anonymous to protect his family's privacy, discovered a healthy infant wrapped in a pink blanket. The little girl is now his daughter, Zoey, whom he and his wife adopted after 10 years of struggling to have children of their own. "I picked her up and held her," he told TODAY.com. "We locked eyes, and that was it. I've loved her ever since that moment." Read the full story here. |
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Three generations of women grapple with loss and secrets by revisiting their pasts in "Banyan Moon," July's selection for the Read with Jenna book club. Jenna says the debut novel from author Thao Thai is "an epic love story between mothers and daughters." It's the story of the Tran family, from beloved patriarch Minh to her granddaughter Ann, that begins when Ann returns to her childhood home after Minh's death and is forced to reconnect with her estranged mother. You can order "Banyan Moon" here. |
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They're two of the most fun words of the summer: Road trip! If you're gearing up to hit the highway for an adventure, we have everything from a dress that can withstand a long car ride to easy ways to keep your vehicle clean along the way. These 19 road trip essentials shared by Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach include a sun shade for your windshield, comfy clothes, an ice maker to keep your drinks cold, and even a cooling vest for your dog. See them all here. |
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Achieve your life goals with easy tips. |
Everyone from Jennifer Aniston to members of our Start TODAY group has credited the trendy regimen of intermittent fasting for helping them stay trim. A popular option is the 16:8 plan, which means you fast for 16 hours a day and eat only within the other 8 hours. For some, it's about restricting the number of calories they consume in order to lose weight. But is it healthy? Yes, studies show. Fasting has particular benefits for health problems including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and more. We have tips about how to practice intermittent fasting, plus why some experts think it's better than dieting. Here's what you need to know. |
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Does your family do a weekly taco night? If so, put a twist on your ordinary tacos by filling them with Mediterranean chicken for a crunchy, refreshing bite. This recipe from chef Kena Peay packs plenty of protein, and covers it all in a light, tasty dressing made from Greek seasoning, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and garlic. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Carson Daly had all he needed to celebrate his 50th birthday in style on TODAY: his wife, kids, a cold beer and his favorite steak! Carson's children surprised him on the show for some hugs, cake and a little ice cream for his big five-oh. "I owe America an apology because people who watched me on MTV and 'TRL' growing up are waking up going, 'Carson Daly is 50? Oh, my God,'" he joked. In a more reflective moment, Carson also spoke to TODAY.com about how much life has changed since his MTV heyday in his 20s. "I wake up and I thank God that I have another day," he said. "I go to work and I try to be the best employee I can be, and the best father and husband I can be." |
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