Crawfish are a Southern delicacy that are always in high demand – but this year, they’re in short supply. The crustaceans are hard to find right now due to a devastating drought in the region, and that’s hurting a lot of wallets in Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
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The life of world-record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum
While hundreds of millions watched the Super Bowl last weekend, the sports world received shocking news: World-record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a car crash near Kiptum’s Kenya home. Kiptum, just 24, was a rising star. Brook Silva-Braga shares his story. Source
Boy staying in migrant shelter died of sepsis from strep bacteria, other infections, officials say
Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero had been staying with his family at the migrant shelter at 21st and Halsted streets. Source
Trump faces massive civil penalty after New York fraud trial
Former president Donald Trump is facing a massive civil penalty after a New York judge found he had engaged in a scheme to fraudulently inflate his wealth to banks and other lenders. Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $355 million, and has been banned from running a business in New York state for three years. His companies and two eldest sons also face penalties. Astrid Martinez has more. Source
Israeli troops say they have arrested 100 terror suspects after hospital raid
Israeli troops say they have arrested more than 100 terror suspects after a raid at one of Gaza’s largest hospitals. Israel also says that troops found medications with names of hostages, but none of the 130 Israeli hostages were found. Holly Williams has more from the West Bank. Source
Biden promises accountability one year after train derailment in East Palestine
President Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio to promise accountability for the community, which saw a train of chemicals derail there one year ago. The president blamed the wreck on corporate greed, calling it preventable, but protestors criticized his response. Meanwhile, residents say they are still worried about health effects one year after the chemical spill. Roxana Saberi has more. Source
What happened to Floridalma Roque? N.Y. mom missing in Guatemala
A U.S. woman went missing in Guatemala, and now her children are on a quest for answers in two countries. Source
Our favorite furniture deals at Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale today
Freshen up your home with some new, top-rated furniture on discount at Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale. Source
Alexey Navalny’s team confirms his death in Russian penal colony
A spokesperson for Alexey Navalny’s team said Saturday that it’s unclear where the Russian opposition leader’s remains are. Source
Best Presidents’ Day 2024 deals on washers and dryers: Save on Samsung, LG, more
Clean your clothing faster and more efficiently with a new on-sale washer and dryer this Presidents’ Day. Source