A prisoner in Idaho is on the run after a violent, early-morning escape that left two officers wounded. Plus, March Madness tips off today, and the super fruit that some of the longest-living people in the world swear by.
Police are searching for an escaped inmate and another person following a "brazen" escape in Boise, Idaho, early Wednesday. Skylar Meade was supposed to return to a correctional facility after receiving treatment at a hospital, but, as officers were getting set to bring him back, a man identified as Nicholas Umphenour opened fired on them. Two officers were wounded. Meade and the other man escaped and were last seen in a four-door sedan. Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar called the incident a "violent and apparently coordinated attack." Read more.
It's a fruit consumed in places around the world where people live extraordinarily long lives (known as Blue Zones), and it's one that 103-year-old Pearl Taylor of Ohio told us she's eaten every morning for years. "More people need to learn about papaya," she told TODAY.com. The colorful tropical fruit has anti-inflammatory benefits and is packed with vitamins, fiber and potassium. Here's how to pick the best papayas at the store.
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Slouching at your desk may seem like no big deal, but it's a sign of weakness in your back muscles that can lead to bigger problems. This morning, we have 15 dumbbell exercises that will improve your posture and ward off back pain. See how to do shoulder shrugs, upright rows and more to strengthen and tone a range of back muscles.
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Enjoy some fresh seafood mixed with the spice of chorizo and a kick of cayenne with this orzo paella de mariscos (seafood paella) from Miami native Tatiana Rosana. The easy dinner comes together in just 20 minutes and features a delicious combo of mussels, shrimp and calamari. Get the recipe.
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Well ... that escalated quickly. When TODAY's Dylan Dreyer texted her husband, Brian, to see how he fared in getting their three sons to school yesterday morning, she received a mixed response. First, Brian texted, "Boys are great!! Morning's good!" Then about 25 minutes later, he added a photo of what appeared to be shattered glass on a dining table. Dylan captioned the image, "Well that took a turn! #boys." See the funny exchange here.
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Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield
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