Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ Show Comeback Nears: What To Know, When To Watch
Savannah Guthrie is set to make a much-anticipated return to NBC’s "Today" show after a two-month absence.
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Guthrie’s comeback is scheduled for Monday, April 6, with the anchor set to co-host the first two hours of the program, which airs at 7 a.m. Eastern time on NBC and streams on Peacock.
Guthrie, 54, has been away from Studio 1A since Friday, Jan. 30, two days before the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her home near Tucson, A…
Simsbury's Maxim Naumov Gives Emotional Final Olympics Performance: 'Mom, Dad, This Is for You'
For a brief moment on Friday, the whole world seemed to pull for Maxim Naumov.
The 24-year-old Simsbury, Connecticut, figure skater took to the ice again for the free skate portion of the Milan-Cortina Games. As he glided to center ice before he began his routine to the song ”In This Shirt” by the Irrepressibles, the jumbotron above his head displayed the message "Mom and Dad, this is for you!”
Maxim Naumov (far right) lost both of his parents, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov.
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His parents, former world champions and Olympians, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, were…
Known By Many Names, Remembered For Growth: Georgetown Man Dies In Crash
Linwood Owens was a man who went by many names before his unexpected death in a Delaware crash.
The Georgetown native, 37, affectionately known by loved ones as "BooBoo" and "BooWow," was involved in a fatal crash on Sunday, Jan. 11, after losing control of his vehicle and slamming into a tree.
Owens leaves behind a family that "is devastated by this unimaginable loss."
"Losing you feels unreal, BooBoo," his cousin wrote. "I’ll miss your smile, your presence, and the journey of watching you grow. You weren’t perfect, but your heart wanted better."
"You were seeking the Lord, s…
Paterson Teen Abena Owusu Dies After Cancer Battle
Abena Owusu, 18, of Paterson, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, after a cancer battle, according to those who knew her and her obituary on the Festa Memorial Funeral Home.
Born in Livingston, Abena grew up in East Orange and Paterson. She graduated from Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the Christian Health Association, and the Health Occupation Student Association. She also belonged to Calvary International Church in Wayne, her obituary says.
In June, at Abena's graduation ceremony, Mayor Andre Sayegh honored her resilience after she w…
1 Man, 3 Hearts: Norwood Survivor Whose Story Touched Thousands Dies At 41
Christophe Lafontant, a New Jersey man who inspired thousands through his fight against rare disease, died on Sunday, April 27. He was 41 years old, according to his obituary from Pizzi Funeral Home.
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A Norwood native who had been living in Fort Lee, Lafontant was born on July 13, 1983. “Chris was a true fighter in every sense of the word,” the obituary says.
At six years old, he was diagnosed with heart failure. Later, he was also diagnosed with myofibrillar myopathy, a rare genetic condition. According to the obituary, Chris su…
Boy Survives Quadruple-Fatal Route 10 Randolph Crash But Faces Long Road To Recovery
Despite suffering severe injuries in a four-car crash that killed four people, 4-year-old Hunter, a Randolph Township boy, just keeps smiling.
Hunter, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, was a passenger in a school minivan in the crash that occurred on Route 10 near Millbrook Avenue in Randolph on Thursday, April 10, according to a fundraiser set up to support him and authorities.
Four people, Bertha Castaneda, a 67-year-old Dover resident, Diane Goetz, a 71-year-old Randolph resident, Maria Figueroa, a 58-year-old Wharton…
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27
A Maryland community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 27-year-old Dominic Michael Valenti, a vibrant soul remembered for his compassion, courage, and love of life.
Valenti, born in New Mexico on June 5, 1997, passed away on New Year's Day, leaving behind a loving family who remembered the Frederick High School graduate as "a beloved son, brother, and friend."
"(He) will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage," they said. "His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him."
“Dominic w…
Plainview's Richard Cohen, Husband To Meredith Vieira, Dies After Half-Century MS Battle
Journalist and author Richard Cohen has died after inspiring countless people through his decades-long battle with MS and cancer.
Cohen, the husband of former TODAY anchor Meredith Vieira, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, TODAY reported. The Plainview, New York, native was 76 years old.
A veteran reporter, Cohen lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 50 years and overcame two cancer diagnoses during his life. He was also legally blind.
Cohen, who worked for CBS News, was given his MS diagnosis in 1973.
"I was diagnosed when I was 25 years old and essentially told there is no…
A Q&A With Dr. Dan Siegel: Raising Healthy Teens With Mindful Parenting
Daniel J. Siegel, MD has a unique ability to make complicated scientific concepts accessible and easy to apply in everyday life. He has shared his insights on the brain, mindful parenting, and child development with groups ranging from mental health professionals, parents, and neuroscientists to policymakers, judges, Pope John Paul II, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Dr. Siegel received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Executive director of the Mindsig…
