It may be hard to believe, but the mosquito has wreaked havoc on the world, killing as many as 50 billion people over the course of human existence. It’s a startling number. And it’s had a huge impact on our history. It’s all detailed in the new book: “The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator.” Michelle Miller reports. Source
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How rescue crews at Yosemite National Park handle dangerous water conditions
Rescue workers are on alert in Yosemite National Park, where a cold and wet winter has created dangerous conditions in the Merced River, posing a hazard to visitors. Jonathan Vigliotti got a very wet and close-up view at the way the Yosemite Search and Rescue team trains. Source
Potentially habitable super-Earth discovered
31 lightyears away, a new planet has been found by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Toxicology report will determine how Kennedy granddaughter died
Authorities now say they will rely on toxicology reports to determine how the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy died. An autopsy found no trauma to the body of Saoirse Kennedy Hill. The 22-year old died Thursday after being found unconscious at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Adriana Diaz reports Source
Eye Opener: Trump intel pick bows out
President Trump is once again looking for a Director of National Intelligence; a judge rules the police officer at the center of Eric Garner’s death should be fired. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Trump says press is part of vetting process after intel pick withdraws
Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe withdrew from consideration for Director of National Intelligence Friday after criticism of his lack of intelligence experience. President Trump said he believed Ratcliffe was treated unfairly, but also implied he relied on the press for vetting. Nikole Killion reports Source
Video shows cop shooting at dog but killing woman: “Oh my God!”
Texas police officer accidentally shot and killed a woman when he fired repeatedly at a dog believed to be hers that was running at him Source
Police officer shooting at dog accidentally kills woman
The Dallas Morning News reports a police officer in Arlington, Texas has been placed on administrative leave after firing three shots at a dog and accidentally shooting and killing a woman nearby. The officer was checking up on a woman who was said to be passed out near a shopping center when the barking dog ran toward him. A police body camera caught the action. Source
Saoirse Kennedy Hill’s uncle honors her mental health activism
“Saoirse’s sincere account of her depression is a powerful reminder of how so many people suffer alone and feel isolated,” Kennedy wrote Source
Entenmann’s cookies recalled in 36 states due to choking hazard
The potentially harmful treats with plastic pieces in its packaging were sold by Walmart and other retailers in 36 states and D.C. Source