Tag: life

Life in Prison for Man Involved in Street Feud That Led to Woman’s Death and Shooting of 6-Year-Old

DOVER, Del.—A Delaware man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for his role in a street feud involving a drug kingpin that resulted in the kidnapping and slaying of a woman and the shooting of a 6-year-old boy. Dion Oliver, 43, was sentenced to the mandatory life term after he was convicted in federal…


Death Sentence Reduced to Life in Prison for Man Who Killed North Dakota Student

FARGO, N.D.—The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota college student 20 years ago has been officially changed to life in prison. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson signed the sentence amendment for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. last week, according to court records. Rodriguez, a sex offender, was convicted in…


77-Year-Old Fitness Influencer Transformed Her Life by Shedding Over 60 Pounds, Here’s How

At the age of 70, weighing 198 pounds (approx. 90 kgs), and suffering from different health issues, Joan MacDonald was a very unhappy person. But after making healthy life changes she not only got rid of the issues that once plagued her but she’s also grown to be a fitness influencer with over a million…


‘Do You Believe in Life After Birth?’: A Tale of Twins in the Womb

Our “Tales of Wisdom” series aims to highlight important morals and inspire a cherishing of the age-old virtues that can uplift our souls and help us return to tradition. We hope you will enjoy reading this. Somewhere, a pregnant mom’s blissful bump was carrying twin babies—Faith and Doubt. They were healthy and developing fast. One…


Asteroid Discovery Suggests Ingredients for Life on Earth Came From Space

Two organic compounds essential for living organisms have been found in samples retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu, buttressing the notion that some ingredients crucial for the advent of life arrived on Earth aboard rocks from space billions of years ago. Scientists said on Tuesday they detected uracil and niacin in rocks obtained by the Japanese…


[Premiering 10:30 AM ET]  Is Violence Within Hip Hop Industry Life Imitating Art?: Adrian Norman

It’s a frequent and unfortunate story in the United States that hip hop artists, often very young, end up getting killed by gun violence. Is there something in the music that leads to this? Is there something in the culture? More importantly, what’s the impact of this when it’s applied to broader society? To learn…


[PREMIERING NOW]  Is Violence Within Hip Hop Industry Life Imitating Art?: Adrian Norman

It’s a frequent and unfortunate story in the United States that hip hop artists, often very young, end up getting killed by gun violence. Is there something in the music that leads to this? Is there something in the culture? More importantly, what’s the impact of this when it’s applied to broader society? To learn…


Is Violence Within Hip Hop Industry Life Imitating Art?: Adrian Norman

It’s a frequent and unfortunate story in the United States that hip hop artists, often very young, end up getting killed by gun violence. Is there something in the music that leads to this? Is there something in the culture? More importantly, what’s the impact of this when it’s applied to broader society? To learn…


[Premiering 3/9, 10:30 AM ET]  Is Violence Within Hip Hop Industry Life Imitating Art?: Adrian Norman

It’s a frequent and unfortunate story in the United States that hip hop artists, often very young, end up getting killed by gun violence. Is there something in the music that leads to this? Is there something in the culture? More importantly, what’s the impact of this when it’s applied to broader society? To learn…


R. Kelly Avoids Lengthy Add-On to 30-year Prison Sentence

CHICAGO—R. Kelly was sentenced on Thursday to 20 years in prison for child pornography and enticement of minors for sex but will serve all but one of those simultaneously with a separate 30-year sentence on racketeering and sex trafficking convictions. The sentence means Kelly could leave prison alive, when he’s about 80. Prosecutors had asked…