Family News

• Prime Minister's daughter Romy had Covid 'quite badly' but is 'on the mend', source says
  
  Downing Street announced last week that a member of his family had tested positive for the virus. It did not state who the relative was but it is understood to be his daughter Romy.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 20 Jan 2022.
• Trump slams Democrats as January 6 committee and New York investigation close in on his family
  
  Trump slammed Democrats and their 'witch hunts' for investigating his adult children on Wednesday evening, claiming they had ruled President Joe Biden's son Hunter to be off limits.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 20 Jan 2022.
• Chris Daughtry confirms stepdaughter's cause of death
  
  The 42-year-old musician's family confirmed that Hannah Price, who was found dead in her home two months ago, died by suicide while under the influence of narcotics.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 20 Jan 2022.
• Texas synagogue: Brother urged Texas hostage-taker to surrender
  
  A recording of the gunman's last phone call to family made during the siege has emerged.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 20 Jan 2022.
• UNICEF Mobilizes Emergency Response After Underwater Volcanic Eruption Plunges Tonga Into Crisis
  
  UNICEF is working with partners to rush emergency supplies to children and families in the island nation.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• High-Resolution Drone Video Shows Closer Angle of Kabul Strike
  
  A second drone captured high-resolution footage of the strike on Aug. 29, 2021 from another angle. The U.S. military mistakenly killed the Afghan aid worker Zemari Ahmadi and nine of his family members with a Hellfire missile.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Alec Baldwin sued for $25 million by family of fallen US Marine
  
  The family of a U.S. Marine who was killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan is suing Alec Baldwin for allegedly mislabeling his sister as having participated in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Rapper Cardi B to pay funeral expenses for victims of the Bronx fire
  
  The Bronx native said she hopes the financial aid will help families move forward and heal.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Judge dismisses lawsuit against Bureau of Prisons filed by Whitey Bulger family
  
  A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons by the family of convicted organized crime figure Whitey Bulger.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Three officers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old girl
  
  Three officers have been charged with shooting and killing an 8-year-old outside of Philadelphia. Meg Oliver spoke with the family's attorney who says the girl was "a bright and shining light."
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Children keep dying. Why can't L.A. County protect them?
  
  The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services is still haunted by three cases: Noah Cuatro, Anthony Avalos and Gabriel Fernandez.
  Los Angeles Times.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Israel Evicts Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah Area of Jerusalem
  
  Israelis evicted an extended family and destroyed their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, where attempted evictions last year helped spark a war with Gaza.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Toni Preckwinkle to join family of hairstylist killed in Chicago Lawn to call for justice
  
  Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is expected to join the family of Tamiko Talber-Fleming Wednesday calling for justice and information in her death.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• D-Day veteran Harry Read dies aged 97
  
  The family of D-Day veteran Harry Read, who parachuted into Normandy, pays tribute.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: What's the difference?
  
  Samsung has now established the Ultra as its flagship phone, the top device in the Galaxy S family. Having launched this originally with the S20 Ultra
  Pocket Lint.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.

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