SICK! CNN reporter Sara Ganim caught LAUGHING while watching Chicago Kidnapping footage on air! WOW!
Crime and casualties in chicago surged to a level more in line with a war zone than one of Americas great cities, correspondent Bill Whitaker reported on 60 Minutes this past Sunday. In 2016, with more than 700 murders and more than 4,000 people shot, Chicago saw the worst bloodshed in 18 years.
As crime in Chicago went up, police activity, at some point last year, underwent a drastic change. Data obtained by 60 Minutes showed that while gun violence spiked, police activity dropped in all 22 of Chicagos police districts.
The police are on their heels, former Chicago police superintendent Garry McCarthy told 60 Minutes. Were reaching a state of lawlessness.
Many viewers who tweeted responses to our story put the blame on Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who declined 60 Minutes request to be interviewed for the segment.
President-Elect Donald Trump tweeted the morning after the broadcast with some advice for Mayor Emanuel.
Trumps tweet prompted a range of reactions:
Many viewers disagreed on social media over who to blame for the bloodshed -- cops or criminals:
In less than 24 hours, a warning goes into effect for a winter storm that could dump up to 4 inches of snow on parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Gov. Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency, which begins at noon Friday, as the metro area braces for the "biggest snow threat" in three years. The emergency order covers 79 Georgia counties, including all of metro Atlanta.
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency warnedresidents Thursday to prepare to stay at home for at least three days.
With winter weather on the way, the agency said,now is the time to prepare.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed will discuss predicted winter weather at anews conference Friday morning.
The National Weather Services winter storm warning goes into effect at 4 p.m. Friday. It is set to expire at 1 p.m. Saturday.
According to the NWS, a winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are expected or occurring, or significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous.
The main threat is expected to be after sunset (with precipitation) changing to all snow after midnight, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brad Nitz said of Fridays forecast. It will only snow for a few hours, but it will be heavy.
Channel 2meteorologists are predicting between 1 and 4 inches of snow. They expect sleet and freezing rain Friday night that willeventually change to all snow.
Some sleet and snow mix is likely to start in the late afternoon or early evening hours in metro Atlanta, Nitz said. The heavier, accumulating snow will mostly come after midnight.
Channel 2 meteorologist Brian Monahan said this looks like the biggest snow and winter weather threat to metro atlanta since February 2014. Thats when inches of snow and ice covered the city and left hundreds of thousands stranded on roads and without power.
The National Weather Service uses specific winter weather terms to ensure that people know what to expect in the coming days and hours. (Erica A. Hernandez/AJC)
Heavier amounts of snow and rain could fall over parts of North Georgia, Monahan said.
Travel willbe difficult to impossible in spots late Friday and early Saturday, Monahan said.
The Georgia Department of Transportation has loaded trucks with brine to salt roads in metro Atlanta ahead of the anticipated storm, spokeswoman Natalie Dale said Wednesday.We have prepped and loaded trucks to brine the metro area as early as overnight (Thursday) night, she said.
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MARTA officials have not made firm plans regarding the weather, but spokeswoman Alisa Jackson said customers should check the website frequently.
Delta has offered to waive certain change fees for flights booked between Jan. 6-7 and headed to cities hit hardest by snow storms.
Amtrak modified rail service for trains traveling to Virginia and North Carolina on Saturday.The Palmetto trains 89 and 90 were scheduled to head to and from Savannah, respectively, but will now operate between Washington D.C. and New York City.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentleyissued a state of emergency beginning at 7 a.m. Friday for counties affected by snow.
FC Barcelona arrive in Bilbao ahead of Copa del Rey clash
Darijo Srna is unsure about the relatively lower salary being offered by fc barcelona, and it may get even more complicated as Chinese and Qatari teams offer a kings ransom to lure the fullback, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.
The Barcelona paper has stated the one stumbling block towards the transfer of Srna to the Camp Nou is the reduced salary offer. Barcelona are already near reachingthe budget limit when it comes to salaries, and will not offer more.
With the Chinese and Qatari leagues awash in money, and Srna due to be a free agent soon, the report says many teams are making offers.
Of course, playing in China, Qatar, or Ukraine does not compare to playing for FC Barcelona. Thats why the Barcelona front office is asking him to consider the sporting side over concerns about moving to Catalonia or getting paid less.
I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and read this from the dallas cowboys: "randy gregory of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse."
Less than a week after making the first sack of his two-year NFL career, defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the playoffs and the rest of the Cowboys" 2017 season.
He previously served a four-game suspension to start the 2016 season for his first substance abuse violation and served an additional 10-game suspension for violating the league"s substance abuse policy for a second time.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should let him go but that is not his nature. Jones will try to work with him instead of giving him a third chance.
My reason for saying its time to give up on him is simple. Hes not committed to football. Its not the main thing in his life. The other reason the Cowboys should cut their ties is you can"t depend on him. This is the third suspension for the defensive end in the last year. He failed a drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2015.
How many more times does Jones want to be let down by Gregory?
Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett constantly talks about having "the right kind of guys" on his football team. It"s clear Gregory has talent on the football field, but talent doesn"t mean a hill of beans if drugs are keeping him from playing on it. He is proving to be the "wrong kind of guy."
Before the 2015 draft, he was rated as a top-10 overall talent but fell to the Cowboys in the second round (60th pick) because of his history with drugs. Jerry rolled the dice and now, when they need him the most for the playoffs, he wont be there.
Its time to let Gregory go. Hes had 15 career tackles, one sack and played in 14 out of a possible 32 games for the Cowboys. At age 24, he should have played his last game in a Cowboys uniform.
Published at 5:40 PM CST on Jan 5, 2017 | Updated at 5:54 PM CST on Jan 5, 2017
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly ready to go to war for an 18-year-old wonderkid.
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Los Blancos have reportedly been eyeing Uruguayan defender Santiago Bueno for quite some time, but according to Don Balon, Barca have now entered the chase for the teenager"s signature.
The 18-year-old, who is said to be mature beyond his years, plays for Penarol in Uruguay, and has represented his country"s U17 and U20 teams.
It is believed that Bueno is a centre back first and foremost, but can also play in a defensive midfield role as a result of his composure and technical ability.
The report also claimed the defender should have no hassles in signing for any European team as he has an Italian passport.
Real reportedly spotted Bueno"s talent when they were scouting midfielder Federico Valverde, who now plays for the Santiago Bernabeu club"s Castilla team.
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Despite Los Blancos seemingly being the first major club interested in the wonderkid, Barca are expected to make a move in the coming days.
Are you excited to see what the young prospect is made of? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Tucker Carlson will replace Megyn Kelly as the host of the 9 p.m. hour on Fox News.
"Tucker Carlson Tonight" will begin airing in the time slot on Jan. 9, Rupert Murdoch, exec chairman of 21st Century Fox and exec chairman of Fox News announced on Thursday.
The conservative pundit began hosting the 7 p.m. hour in november. since then, "tucker carlson Tonight" has averaged 2.8 million total viewers and 515,000 in the core news 25-54 demographic. This is a 23% increase in total viewers and 26% jump in the demo compared with the same time last year, according to the network.
"In less than two months, Tucker has taken cable news by storm with his spirited interviews and consistently strong performance," Mr. Murdoch said in a statement. "Viewers have overwhelmingly responded to the show and we look forward to him being a part of Fox News" powerful primetime line-up."
Ms. Kelly, host of "The Kelly Files" announced earlier this week that she will exit Fox News after more than a decade and join NBC News. As part of the multi-year agreement, Ms. Kelly will anchor a new one-hour daytime program, which she will develop in conjunction with NBC News staffers. The show will air Monday through Friday at a time to be announced in the coming months. Ms. Kelly will also anchor a new Sunday evening news magazine show and will become a contributor to NBC"s breaking news coverage as well as the network"s political and special events coverage.
Martha MacCallum will take over for Mr. Carlson at 7 p.m. with a new program "The First 100 Days." Ms. MacCallum will also co-anchor Inauguration Day coverage alongside chief political anchor Bret Baier.
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that"s designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). The DASH diet encourages you to reduce the sodium in your diet and eat a variety of foods rich in nutrients that help lower blood pressure, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
By following the DASH diet, you may be able to reduce your blood pressure by a few points in just two weeks. Over time, your systolic blood pressure could drop by seven to 12 points, which can make a significant difference in your health risks.
Because the DASH diet is a healthy way of eating, it offers health benefits besides just lowering blood pressure. The DASH diet is also in line with dietary recommendations to prevent osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
And while the DASH diet is not a weight-loss program, you may indeed lose unwanted pounds because it can help guide you toward healthier meals and snacks.
DASH diet: Sodium levels
The DASH diet emphasizes vegetables, fruit and low-fat dairy foods -- and moderate amounts of whole grains, fish, poultry and nuts. In addition to the standard DASH diet, there is also a lower sodium version of the diet. You can choose the version of the diet that meets your health needs:
Standard DASH diet. You can consume up to 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day. Lower sodium DASH diet. You can consume up to 1,500 mg of sodium a day.
Both versions of the DASH diet aim to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet compared with what you might get in a more traditional diet, which can amount to a whopping 3,500 mg of sodium a day or more.
The standard DASH diet meets the recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to keep daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg a day. The lower sodium version of the diet matches the recommendation to reduce sodium to 1,500 mg a day if you"re 51 and older, black, or have hypertension, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. The American Heart Association recommends 1,500 mg as an upper limit for all adults. If you aren"t sure what sodium level is right for you, talk to your doctor.
DASH diet: What to eat
Both versions of the DASH diet include lots of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. The DASH diet also includes some fish, poultry and legumes. You can eat red meat, sweets and fats in small amounts. The DASH diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat.
Here"s a look at the recommended servings from each food group for the 2,000-calorie-a-day DASH diet.
Grains: 6 to 8 servings a dayGrains include bread, cereal, rice and pasta. Examples of one serving of grains include 1 slice whole-wheat bread, 1 ounce (oz.) dry cereal, or 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta.
Focus on whole grains because they have more fiber and nutrients than do refined grains. For instance, use brown rice instead of white rice, whole-wheat pasta instead of regular pasta and whole-grain bread instead of white bread. Look for products labeled "100 percent whole grain" or "100 percent whole wheat." Grains are naturally low in fat, so avoid spreading on butter or adding cream and cheese sauces.
Vegetables: 4 to 5 servings a dayTomatoes, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, greens and other vegetables are full of fiber, vitamins, and such minerals as potassium and magnesium. Examples of one serving include 1 cup raw leafy green vegetables or 1/2 cup cut-up raw or cooked vegetables.
Don"t think of vegetables only as side dishes -- a hearty blend of vegetables served over brown rice or whole-wheat noodles can serve as the main dish for a meal. Fresh or frozen vegetables are both good choices. When buying frozen and canned vegetables, choose those labeled as low sodium or without added salt. To increase the number of servings you fit in daily, be creative. In a stir-fry, for instance, cut the amount of meat in half and double up on the vegetables.
Fruits: 4 to 5 servings a dayMany fruits need little preparation to become a healthy part of a meal or snack. Like vegetables, they"re packed with fiber, potassium and magnesium and are typically low in fat -- exceptions include avocados and coconuts. Examples of one serving include 1 medium fruit or 1/2 cup fresh, frozen or canned fruit or 4 ounces of juice.
Have a piece of fruit with meals and one as a snack, then round out your day with a dessert of fresh fruits topped with a splash of low-fat yogurt. Leave on edible peels whenever possible. The peels of apples, pears and most fruits with pits add interesting texture to recipes and contain healthy nutrients and fiber. Remember that citrus fruits and juice, such as grapefruit, can interact with certain medications, so check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if they"re OK for you. If you choose canned fruit or juice, make sure no sugar is added.
Dairy: 2 to 3 servings a dayMilk, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products are major sources of calcium, vitamin D and protein. But the key is to make sure that you choose dairy products that are low fat or fat-free because otherwise they can be a major source of fat -- and most of it is saturated. Examples of one serving include 1 cup skim or 1 percent milk, 1 cup yogurt, or 1 1/2 oz. cheese.
Low-fat or fat-free frozen yogurt can help you boost the amount of dairy products you eat while offering a sweet treat. Add fruit for a healthy twist. If you have trouble digesting dairy products, choose lactose-free products or consider taking an over-the-counter product that contains the enzyme lactase, which can reduce or prevent the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Go easy on regular and even fat-free cheeses because they are typically high in sodium.
Lean meat, poultry and fish: 6 or fewer servings a dayMeat can be a rich source of protein, B vitamins, iron and zinc. But because even lean varieties contain fat and cholesterol, don"t make them a mainstay of your diet -- cut back typical meat portions by one-third or one-half and pile on the vegetables instead. Examples of one serving include 1 oz. cooked skinless poultry, seafood or lean meat or 1 egg.
Trim away skin and fat from poultry and meat and then bake, broil, grill or roast instead of frying in fat. Eat heart-healthy fish, such as salmon, herring and tuna. These types of fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower your total cholesterol.
Nuts, seeds and legumes: 4 to 5 servings a weekAlmonds, sunflower seeds, kidney beans, peas, lentils and other foods in this family are good sources of magnesium, potassium and protein. They"re also full of fiber and phytochemicals, which are plant compounds that may protect against some cancers and cardiovascular disease. Serving sizes are small and are intended to be consumed weekly because these foods are high in calories. Examples of one serving include 1/3 cup (1 1/2 oz.) nuts, 2 tablespoons seeds, or 1/2 cup cooked beans or peas.
Nuts sometimes get a bad rap because of their fat content, but they contain healthy types of fat -- monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids. They"re high in calories, however, so eat them in moderation. Try adding them to stir-fries, salads or cereals. Soybean-based products, such as tofu and tempeh, can be a good alternative to meat because they contain all of the amino acids your body needs to make a complete protein, just like meat.
Fats and oils: 2 to 3 servings a dayFat helps your body absorb essential vitamins and helps your body"s immune system. But too much fat increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. The DASH diet strives for a healthy balance by limiting total fat to 27 percent or less of daily calories from fat, with a focus on the healthier monounsaturated fats. Examples of one serving include 1 teaspoon soft margarine, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons salad dressing.
Saturated fat and trans fat are the main dietary culprits in raising your blood cholesterol and increasing your risk of coronary artery disease. DASH helps keep your daily saturated fat to less than 6 percent of your total calories by limiting use of meat, butter, cheese, whole milk, cream and eggs in your diet, along with foods made from lard, solid shortenings, and palm and coconut oils. Avoid trans fat, commonly found in such processed foods as crackers, baked goods and fried items. Read food labels on margarine and salad dressing so that you can choose those that are lowest in saturated fat and free of trans fat.
Sweets: 5 or fewer a weekYou don"t have to banish sweets entirely while following the DASH diet -- just go easy on them. Examples of one serving include 1 tablespoon sugar, jelly or jam, 1/2 cup sorbet, or 1 cup (8 oz.) lemonade.
When you eat sweets, choose those that are fat-free or low-fat, such as sorbets, fruit ices, jelly beans, hard candy, graham crackers or low-fat cookies. Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal) and sucralose (Splenda) may help satisfy your sweet tooth while sparing the sugar. But remember that you still must use them sensibly. It"s OK to swap a diet cola for a regular cola, but not in place of a more nutritious beverage such as low-fat milk or even plain water. Cut back on added sugar, which has no nutritional value but can pack on calories. DASH diet: Alcohol and caffeine
Drinking too much alcohol can increase blood pressure. The DASH diet recommends that men limit alcohol to two or fewer drinks a day and women one or less.
The DASH diet doesn"t address caffeine consumption. The influence of caffeine on blood pressure remains unclear. But caffeine can cause your blood pressure to rise at least temporarily. If you already have high blood pressure or if you think caffeine is affecting your blood pressure, talk to your doctor about your caffeine consumption.
DASH diet and weight loss
The DASH diet is not designed to promote weight loss, but it can be used as part of an overall weight-loss strategy. The DASH diet is based on a diet of about 2,000 calories a day. If you"re trying to lose weight, though, you may want to eat around 1,600 a day. You may need to adjust your serving goals based on your health or individual circumstances -- something your health care team can help you decide.
Tips to cut back on sodium
The foods at the core of the DASH diet are naturally low in sodium. So just by following the DASH diet, you"re likely to reduce your sodium intake. You also reduce sodium further by:
Using sodium-free spices or flavorings with your food instead of salt Not adding salt when cooking rice, pasta or hot cereal Rinsing canned foods to remove some of the sodium Buying foods labeled "no salt added," "sodium-free," "low sodium" or "very low sodium"
One teaspoon of table salt has about 2,300 mg of sodium, and 2/3 teaspoon of table salt has about 1,500 mg of sodium. When you read food labels, you may be surprised at just how much sodium some processed foods contain. Even low-fat soups, canned vegetables, ready-to-eat cereals and sliced turkey from the local deli -- foods you may have considered healthy -- often have lots of sodium.
You may notice a difference in taste when you choose low-sodium food and beverages. If things seem too bland, gradually introduce low-sodium foods and cut back on table salt until you reach your sodium goal. That"ll give your palate time to adjust. It can take several weeks for your taste buds to get used to less salty foods.
Putting the pieces of the DASH diet together
Try these strategies to get started on the DASH diet:
Change gradually. If you now eat only one or two servings of fruits or vegetables a day, try to add a serving at lunch and one at dinner. Rather than switching to all whole grains, start by making one or two of your grain servings whole grains. Increasing fruits, vegetables and whole grains gradually can also help prevent bloating or diarrhea that may occur if you aren"t used to eating a diet with lots of fiber. You can also try over-the-counter products to help reduce gas from beans and vegetables. Reward successes and forgive slip-ups. Reward yourself with a nonfood treat for your accomplishments, such as renting a movie, purchasing a book or getting together with a friend. Everyone slips, especially when learning something new. Remember that changing your lifestyle is a long-term process. Find out what triggered your setback and then just pick up where you left off with the DASH diet. Add physical activity. To boost your blood pressure lowering efforts even more, consider increasing your physical activity in addition to following the DASH diet. Combining both the DASH diet and physical activity makes it more likely that you"ll reduce your blood pressure. Get support if you need it. If you"re having trouble sticking to your diet, talk to your doctor or dietitian about it. You might get some tips that will help you stick to the DASH diet.
Remember, healthy eating isn"t an all-or-nothing proposition. What"s most important is that, on average, you eat healthier foods with plenty of variety -- both to keep your diet nutritious and to avoid boredom or extremes. And with the DASH diet, you can have both.
