The Idaho inmate who made a daring escape and set off a manhunt was captured. Plus, March Madness gets underway with a shocking upset, tips to cope with migraine headache pain, and what it's like to date someone who turns out to be famous. |
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The Idaho inmate and an accomplice who made a violent escape and sparked a manhunt were found and taken into custody on Thursday. Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour were arrested in Twin Falls, Idaho, after a brief car chase. Officials also said they were investigating two other deaths that may be linked to the fugitives. Meade and Umphenour pulled off the planned getaway while Meade was being taken from a hospital after injuring himself, police say. "What we know, with near certainty, this was not an accident," said Josh Tewalt, director of the Corrections Department. |
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Oakland University, a school located in Rochester, Michigan, pulled off the biggest upset on the first day of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The 14th seeded Golden Grizzlies toppled the 3rd seeded Kentucky Wildcats, 80-76. Jack Gohlke drilled 10 3-pointers for Oakland, one shy of the tournament record, to help send his team to the round of 32. The day also featured a trio of 11 seeds – North Carolina State, Duquesne and Oregon – scoring upset victories over 6 seeds. The tournament continues with 16 games on Friday. |
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Daniella Thackray, who died of bile duct cancer at 25 earlier this month, left behind an inspirational message that has gone viral. Thackray penned a final letter on LinkedIn and Facebook expressing joy at the life she led and reminding others to treasure the time they have. "We can't control what happens to us, (but) we can control how we react," she wrote. "You should enjoy the little things in life and cherish every moment! Romanticize your life! Do whatever makes you happy and don't let anyone take the joy of life away from you." Read more. |
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When Jessica Cracknell found the love of her life, she didn't know he was a famous athlete. While living in Britain, Cracknell fell in love with a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and she discovered just how big a deal he really is when they went out together in public. Cracknell chronicled their romance and what it was like getting together with "the Eli Manning of the U.K." Read her story here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
The overwhelming and intense pain of a migraine headache can stop you in your tracks. While there are medications to help alleviate the discomfort, our health team identified 17 tricks and home remedies you can use to help find relief. From eye masks and earplugs to naps and drinking water, try these simple methods to help mitigate the pain. See the full list here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
Taking some inspiration from jerk chicken, this braised chicken with sweet fried plantains from recipe developer and writer Ashley Lonsdale is a Caribbean delight that's easy to make. Sharp scallions, warming allspice and fragrant ginger come together in a zippy green sauce, the perfect companion to tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Yesterday was World Down Syndrome Day, and several TikTok personalities who have siblings with the disorder used the platform to shine a light on the myths and fallacies of the condition, while also giving people a glimpse into the joy their brothers and sisters spread. "Gabe lives his life to the fullest," Nick Safier tells TODAY.com about his brother. "I often hear, 'Gabe is so lucky to have a brother like you' ... but there's also the reality of what Gabe has brought to me and our family." Read more. |
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