Family News

• Harry Brant's family says he 'was just days away from re-entering rehab' prior to deadly overdose
  
  A family friend told People Tuesday that Peter Brant had been 'trying to get him to go to rehab again' amid worry and frustration about his son's drug habit.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Mother shot in back in Aurora carjacking, family seeks public's help in finding suspects
  
  Kim Weibring, a mother of two said she gave the suspects what they wanted and they shot her anyway.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• 18 family members catch COVID-19 after holiday party in Pennsylvania
  
  The family's nightmare began on the morning of December 26 in Milmont Park, Pennsylvania, when Darlene Reynolds, 55, (left) woke up with a scratchy throat.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Boy who helped his dad sell flowers receives $40K
  
  8-year-old Edgar Machic Jr. started selling flowers after his father lost his job due to the pandemic. Now thanks to the kindness of strangers, the family has received $40K in GoFundMe funds.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Youth COVID-19 rates increase, hospitalizations up nationally
  
  As youth coronavirus cases continue to rise around the United States, a dangerous inflammatory condition is developing in children. "CBS This Morning" spoke with one Texas family, whose 8-year-old son was nearly killed by it. ...
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Jackson: Kyrie purchased house for Floyd family
  
  Kyrie Irving bought the family of the late George Floyd a house.
  ESPN.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Covid: Family's warning after 'fit' 45-year-old hospitalised
  
  "Fit and healthy" Tessa, 45, spent time in intensive care after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Nets star Kyrie Irving buys house for George Floyd's family
  
  Irving's publicist told CBS News that the eight-time NBA all-star just wanted to help.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Smithsonian Educators Offer Tips for Talking to Children After a Traumatic Event
  
  As details about traumatic events unfold in the news, it is important for families to navigate these conversations with young children with care.
  Smithsonian.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Families of Indonesia Plane Crash Victims Begin Their Anguished Goodbyes
  
  The authorities continue to piece together what happened aboard Sriwijaya Air Flight 182. For many victims' families, the uncertainty has added to immeasurable grief.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Rappers, Allies, Family Members: Here Are A Few People Trump Could Pardon Today
  
  Trump is reportedly looking to pardon as many as 100 people on Tuesday, a list that could include some big names and controversial figures.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Coronavirus surge increases strain on funeral homes: 'Our morgues are too full'
  
  The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to take its toll. A Los Angeles funeral home is turning away dozens of families a day, meanwhile, a Texas funeral home is up 300 percent in the last six months.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Royal Papworth Hospital proposal by man who spent Christmas alone
  
  Family members watched online as Jordan got engaged to his partner, with the help of nurses.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Jordan McNair's Family Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement With University of Maryland
  
  Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland offensive lineman, collapsed from heatstroke during a practice in 2018 and died two weeks later.
  New York Times.  Monday, 18 Jan 2021.
• China Expected to Continue Development in Disputed Asian Sea despite US Sanctions
  
  Chinese officials and their families face US travel restrictions, while 60 Chinese companies are curbed from doing normal business in the US
  Voice of America.  Monday, 18 Jan 2021.

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