Mexico mayor killed in town hall months after surviving assassination attempt

A local mayor in central Mexico was shot dead in a town hall, authorities reported Wednesday, after the politician had survived a previous assassination attempt.   The town of Temoac is located in the state of Morelos, a region close to Mexico City where several drug cartels are active. Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied … Read more

Can surviving spouses be sued for medical debt?

Surviving spouses aren’t automatically responsible for lingering medical debt, but that doesn’t mean lawsuits are out of the question. Manusapon Kasosod/Getty Images After the loss of a spouse, most people expect to spend their time navigating grief, settling their loved one’s estate and adjusting to a new financial reality. What many don’t expect, though, is … Read more

Which debts are surviving family members responsible for when someone dies?

In certain cases, surviving family members may be held responsible for a deceased person’s debts. SeventyFour/Getty Images When a loved one dies, the people they leave behind are often forced to make important financial decisions related to the estate — and in many cases, they must do so quickly. In addition to navigating funeral arrangements … Read more

Can debt collectors pursue surviving spouses for unpaid debt?

Debt collectors often pursue surviving spouses for unpaid debt, but responsibility is far from automatic. Nuttawan Jayawan/Getty Images The financial aftermath of losing a spouse can be tough to navigate, and it can extend far beyond funeral arrangements and estate paperwork. In a period already filled with difficult decisions and emotional strain, surviving spouses are … Read more

How a daughter’s words inspired her surviving parents to embrace life

On Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, Cindy and Bryan Muehlberger arrived home after learning their daughter had been killed in a shooting at Saugus High School. They immediately went to her room.  “And that’s where I spent, like, the next week or two. I slept in her bed,” Cindy told correspondent Anderson Cooper.  Bryan said Gracie’s … Read more

Jon Krakauer reflects on 30 years since surviving deadly Mount Everest climb

May marks 30 years since the deadly Mount Everest disaster that took the lives of eight people. Journalist Jon Krakauer, who survived the climb, chronicled the tragedy in his bestselling book “Into Thin Air.” Krakauer joins to discuss the book’s rerelease and his regrets. Source link

Mexican environmentalist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video: “I told the hitman ‘good morning'”

A defender of Mexican jaguars who survived an assassination attempt in March was described on Thursday as a “living miracle” during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in the country in 2025. The drug war violence convulsing Mexico also takes a toll on environmental activists, many from indigenous communities. … Read more

Passengers describe surviving LaGuardia collision and helping others off plane: “I’m a walking miracle”

Two Air Canada passengers who survived the deadly plane-fire rescue truck collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport described in an exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” on Thursday the moment of impact and how they helped other passengers escape the plane. Rebecca Liquori recalled getting “very nervous” when they experienced turbulence while their plane was descending … Read more

Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas is rescued after surviving in desert for months

A toucan that has been seen flying around Las Vegas for months has been saved, a bird rescue group said Wednesday. “We’ve all just been so worried about him,” said Skye Marsh, the president and co-founder of the SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue (SWEAR). “It’s a relief.” “Sam is found!” the group wrote on social media … Read more