The coast of Texas is hit by heavy rains and flooding as Tropical Storm Alberto makes landfall in Mexico. Plus, why Kevin Costner spent millions of his own money to fund his "Horizon" movie saga, and the remarkable story of a 105-year-old woman who graduated from Stanford.
Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the hurricane season has moved toward Mexico's Gulf Coast, threatening up to 20 inches of rain, officials said last night. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 51 counties as the storm brought flooding and heavy rains to coastal areas in the southern part of the state yesterday. The storm is expected to make landfall in Mexico early today and then weaken as it moves inland, the National Hurricane Center said. Here's the latest.
An idea that started in 1988 for Kevin Costner will finally become a reality after decades of work when the first part of the four-part epic "Horizon: An American Saga" hits theaters on June 28. Costner spent $38 million of his own money to get the project across the finish line. "I'm not a bank, but I started to act like one," the Oscar winner told TODAY.com in an exclusive interview. "I'm satisfied that I have given it everything." Continue reading.
Chocolate is the rare dessert that gets approval from dietitians, but it also depends on what type of chocolate you're eating. When it comes to dark, white or milk chocolate, dark is the healthiest, according to nutrition experts. Here are the benefits, plus the amount dietitians recommend sticking to when indulging your sweet tooth.
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"My goodness. I've waited a long time for this." Virginia "Ginger" Hislop never gave up on her quest to finish a master's degree in education at Stanford University, even if it took 83 years. The 105-year-old great-grandmother was on the cusp of obtaining her degree in 1940 when she left the program to marry her husband, George, who was sent off to fight in World War II. On June 16, she received a standing ovation as she joined this year's graduates as the lone member of the Class of 1940. Read how she got there.
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