A surprising development in the case of the Menendez brothers. Plus, foods to avoid to reduce your risk of early onset colon cancer, and how an empty-nester dealt with her husband's newfound pickleball obsession.
Brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were found guilty in the 1989 murder of their parents, are having their convictions reviewed to determine whether they should be resentenced and potentially released, the L.A. county district attorney said yesterday. Prosecutors are also looking at petitions the brothers filed last year alleging their father molested them. The siblings, who are now in their 50s and have been back in the spotlight thanks to the hit Netflix series "Monsters," are serving life sentences in a California prison. Kim Kardashian, who has advocated for criminal justice reform, wrote in an essay for NBC News that it's time for the brothers to be freed. Here's the latest.
Research shows that younger people are being diagnosed with colon cancer at an alarming rate, and studies have found that diet may play a significant role. Dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick shared 4 foods to avoid to lessen your risk of early onset colon cancer, starting with red meat and sugary beverages. She also recommended foods like whole grains and yogurt to reduce your risk, plus other lifestyle habits for a healthy colon. Read more here.
Author Sheryl Berk was looking forward to her empty-nest years with her husband — until he discovered pickleball. The rapidly growing sport consumed him after he bought all the gear and took some lessons. "He was hooked. More than hooked — addicted," Berk writes in an essay for TODAY.com. She gave it a shot herself but came away mystified about what was so exciting about it. Berk finally made peace with her husband's obsession and even found a silver lining. Here's how.
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Cooper Klausner is a 14-year-old with two siblings, but he's not too old to be excited about becoming a big brother again. A video of Cooper's reaction to his mom Ashleigh showing him a positive pregnancy test has gone viral on TikTok. Ashleigh said her son was the first person she told. "He has such a sweet and tender heart," she told TODAY.com. See the moment.
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Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield
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