Supporters and family of the Menendez brothers are holding a rally as the district attorney weighs their case. Plus, why parents are divided over Halloween "boo baskets," and how to stay safe amid a recall of hundreds of chicken and turkey products sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart and other popular stores amid a listeria outbreak.
Family and friends of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez are holding a rally outside a Los Angeles courthouse this afternoon as the district attorney weighs whether they should be resentenced or possibly released after nearly 30 years in prison. The brothers, who were convicted in 1996 for killing their parents, are "cautiously optimistic" about the prosecutor's review, their attorney said yesterday. District Attorney George Gascón's office said yesterday that a decision regarding the case has not been made. Here's the latest.
Are "boo baskets" a fun, modern tradition, or yet another item on an endless Halloween checklist for overwhelmed parents? The containers of treats that you gift to someone else have some parents torn between fostering the Halloween spirit and lamenting that their homes are cluttered with more holiday stuff. "Boo baskets are just one example of ways that communities come together," one approving mom told TODAY.com. "It feels like one more thing in an ever-growing list of October to-dos," another mom countered. Continue reading.
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Al Roker's juicy salmon burgers with Dijon mustard, mayo and garlic powder are packed with flavor. And don't forget the pretzel bun, which Al says is his go-to burger bun.
The newest member of the TODAY family just made her live TV debut! Al Roker's adorable 1-year-old granddaughter, Sky Laga, appeared on TODAY yesterday with Al's daughter Courtney and her husband, Wes. Courtney was there to share some recipes from her new cookbook with Al, while the TODAY weatherman got to bask in his role as grandpa. "And this is my favorite recipe right here," he said about Sky. See more photos.
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