Photo: U.S. Marshals Service A disbarred Georgia attorney facing 30 years in prison after his conviction for crimes including theft and elder exploitation was left free for two weeks to get his affairs in order before his scheduled Feb. 1 sentencing. But rather than face his fate behind bars, authorities allege he killed his mom, removed his court-ordered ankle monitor and took off running. Richard V. Merritt, 44, “should be considered armed and dangerous,” according to the U....

Photo: Go Fund Me Cody Corwin donated part of his liver to Bernice Ramsey last month at the Cleveland Clinic medical center in Ohio, according toa GoFundMe pageset up for the grandmother of four, who was diagnosed with a liver disease five years ago. Ramsey, a mother of two, has steatohepatitis, a type of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in which liver fat builds up and can cause the organ to fail, Ramsey’s daughter, Heather Platt, 48, toldGMA....

Photo: Courtesy Louis MappAs a father of three, grandfather to eight and great-grandfather to two, Louis Mapp has been rocking babies for much of his life — and he has no plans of stopping any time soon.Since early last year, Mapp has been helping to feed and cuddle babies atUSA Children’s and Women’s Hospitalin Mobile, Alabama, after seeing a story on a local television about the nurses and volunteers at the NICU....

Photo: courtesy gymboree Mandy Mooreis feeling grateful as she settles into her new role as a mom of two. “You wake up with endless gratitude every day, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that it is hard work,” she explains. “And the lack of sleep is something that is a constant and makes everything feel all the more challenging. But, I think, it’s just having grace for ourselves as parents and as humans and recognizing that each day is going to present its own challenges, but its own immense joy as well....

Maren Morrisis sharing a life update on her little boyHayes Andrew.On Sunday, the country singer told her followers on social media that her son Hayes, who turns 2 later this month, had to get his first pair of glasses.“Hayes had to get glasses today and he looks so cute but I also feel awful that I passed my awful eyesight onto him 🤓,” she shared onTwitter.Morris, who shares Hayes with husbandRyan Hurd, later posted a snap to her Instagram Story featuring herself in a pair of frames while Hayes sits behind her wearing his glasses....

Maria Menounos shared an update on Instagram about how she’s doing since her cancer diagnosis and the birth of her daughter Athena.Photo:Maria Menounos/Instagram Maria Menounos/Instagram Maria Menounosis reflecting on the highs and lows she’s experienced over the past several years. “Hi friends! Motherhood is going great,” she wrote, alongside a photo of her holding her 6-week-old daughter,Athena, while wearing a T-shirt with the word “Mother” across it. “She’s currently asleep on me as we get some morning light....

Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Nearly a year afterMario Bataliwas first accused of sexual misconduct, the chef has relocated to northern Michigan to stay out of the spotlight. In a new article inNew York Magazine, writer Eric Konigsberg details the current state of Batali’s restaurants and traveled to the Leelanau Peninsula to interview theformerThe Chewco-hosthimself. When Konigsberg tracked Batali down and talked with him at the town’s farmers’ market, he asked how long he plans to stay in the Midwest....

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.Photo: Dustin Chambers/Getty Georgia Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greenesays she will “continue [her] stand” against mask mandates meant to stop the spread ofCOVID-19, despite racking up $48,000 in fines for not wearing a mask on the House floor. Greene, 47, has been fined for violating the House of Representative’s mask policy 20 times, according to a letter from the House Sergeant at Arms sent to her office Oct. 28....

Kelly RipaandMark Consuelosare as in love as ever.While guest co-hostingLive with Kelly and Ryanon Wednesday, Consuelos asked Ripa if she has enjoyed working with him amidRyan Seacrest’s absence this week. Ripa, 50, joked that it had been “touch and go” but said she had “a feeling today is going to be great.““It reminds me of when we used to work together [onAll My Children],” she continued.“We worked together on a soap where we would work 10, 11, 12 hours together,” said Consuelos, 50....

For four weeks beginning Saturday, March 30, at 9 p.m. ET, Steines will anchor the series from a New York City studio with veterinary experts Dr. Justine Lee and Dr. Will Draper as their cameras follow staff at seven animal hospitals and mobile vet emergency units around the country — live. NatGeo “I’m thrilled to partner with Nat Geo WILD and Big Fish Entertainment on this exciting new series that highlights the amazing work of those who have dedicated their lives to helping animals,” says Steines, dad to Instagram-famous Norbert the Therapy Dog....

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty, Rhea Wahlberg/instagram Mark WahlbergandRhea Durhamare paying tribute to their son on his special day. The couple’s sonMichaelturned 17 on Wednesday, with both parents sharing sweet messages to the teenager on Instagram. Durham, 44, also shared a carousel of pictures in her post, including several shots of Michael as a little boy as well as some more recent photos. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

Photo: Mark Wahlberg/Instagram Mark Wahlbergis showing off his incredible physique. TheUnchartedactor, 50, displayed his killer upper body on Instagram over the weekend,posting a video ofhimself baring his toned torso and biceps. “This is 50,” he says in the video as he flexes in front of a mirror. Wahlberg frequently treats his fans to the results of his many hours spent in the gym. In January, he posted another video in which he flexed for the camera....

Life seems pretty zen right now forMarla Maples, theRighteous Gemstonesactress and second ex-wife of PresidentDonald Trump. In aNew York Times“Sunday Routine” piecepublished this week, Maples, 56, shared the ways she keeps her life balanced and seemingly far away from the controversies of her ex’s administration. Maples and Trump divorced in 1999after a six-year marriageand one child,Tiffany. “I’m not in the White House. I have friends on both sides. I will just walk in the middle,” Maples told theTimes....