Concerns are raised about the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after he freezes during a press conference and is escorted away, and an Arizona teen who was missing for more than three years shows up at a police station in a remote Montana town. Plus, the music world mourns the death of acclaimed Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor at 56. |
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was escorted away from cameras and reporters yesterday after he stopped speaking and appeared to freeze during a news conference. McConnell, 81, had been making remarks about a defense policy bill when he stopped talking and stared into space for 19 seconds. Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, a physician, then escorted McConnell away from the cameras. A few minutes later, McConnell walked back to the news conference by himself and said he was fine. The incident renewed concerns about McConnell's health after he spent six weeks away from the Senate when he sustained a concussion and a cracked rib in a fall in Washington. Earlier this month, the Kentucky Republican also tripped and fell at a Washington airport, two sources told NBC News. |
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A teen girl who vanished from her home in Glendale, Arizona, in 2019 showed up at a police station in Montana, officials said yesterday. Alicia Navarro, 18, who was 14 when she disappeared, is "by all accounts healthy, and she is by all accounts happy," a spokesperson for the Glendale Police Department said yesterday. Her disappearance started as a runaway, and it's unclear how she made it to Montana. "She showed up to a police department. She identified herself as Alicia Navarro. She basically asked for help to clear her off of a missing juvenile list," the spokesperson said. Police said they received thousands of tips in the search for her over the years. She does not face any legal charges, authorities said. Read more here. |
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Sinéad O'Connor's family shared yesterday that the "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer has died at 56. No cause of death was given for the singer, who released 10 studio albums and was nominated for eight Grammys, winning Best Alternative Music Album in 1991. A year later, she controversially tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II while appearing as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live," which caused a major fallout in her career. She told TODAY in 2021 that it was a statement against child abuse in the Catholic Church and called it "a blessing." O'Connor was a mother of four, including a son, Shane, who died by suicide at 17 last year. She also spoke openly about her struggles with mental illness and her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Read more here. |
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In 2020, Brittney Custard, 38, weighed 297 pounds, had constant back pain and shortness of breath. The mom from Michigan said things had gotten "ridiculous" before she finally made a crucial change. She switched to the Atkins diet, a low-carb lifestyle that emphasizes high-protein foods, fat, cheese, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It was a particular challenge for Custard because she loves bread and pasta, but she found writing in a journal helped her stick to her new eating plan. "Anytime I had an urge, anytime I had a craving, I would write down my state of mind," she told TODAY.com. "Why am I having this craving?" She also shared the step-by-step approach with us that helped her lose 130 pounds. Read more here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
If you're stuck sitting at work all day and your hips feel like they're glued in place, the pigeon pose is the perfect stretch to combat all that sedentary time. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour demonstrates how to properly do the yoga move that will increase your flexibility, help you relax and reduce anxiety. It also targets the often-neglected hip flexors and deep glute muscles. Stephanie shares the mistakes to avoid when doing the pigeon pose and 4 other exercises that will stretch your hips. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
If Tuesday is for tacos, we're declaring Thursday for tandoori. Specifically, these tandoori shrimp skewers with tomato chutney from chef and "Chopped" host Maneet Chauhan. The recipe is easy to prepare, and it offers an original and flavorful switch-up from the usual cookout fare. A couple pro tips: Don't leave the shrimp in the marinade for too long (they'll become mushy), and if you're using wood or bamboo skewers, soak them in water overnight to avoid burning on the grill. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
In 1991, Rikki Jump's mother gave birth to triplets and placed two of them for adoption because she and her husband could not afford three more children in the family. Rikki's sisters, Kendall and Julianne, grew up with their adoptive parents about 40 minutes away from where Rikki was raised in Colorado. The three girls all finally met when they were 10. "It was like looking in a mirror," Julianne told TODAY.com. "We also had the same voices and mannerisms." After Rikki moved away to Missouri, they stayed in touch by writing letters, and Rikki came back to visit every summer. Now the three sisters all live together in Austin, Texas. "I know we will never have the relationship that we would have had if we had been raised together," Rikki said. "But that's OK. We have each other now." See more photos of them here. |
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