A year after Idaho murders, motive remains a mystery.

Plus, avoiding the food poisoning condition known as 'fried rice syndrome.' November 14, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER](   THIS IS TODAY November 7, 2023 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY A Secret Service agent protecting Joe Biden's granddaughter opened fire on people breaking into a government vehicle outside her home, and the University of Idaho held an emotional vigil to mark one year since the murder of four students. Plus, what to know to stay safe from so-called "fried rice syndrome."   The Latest   [A Secret Service agent protecting Biden's granddaughter opened fire during a vehicle break-in outside her home.]( A Secret Service agent assigned to protect President Joe Biden’s eldest granddaughter, [Naomi Biden Neal](, opened fire late Sunday as several people were breaking into an unoccupied government vehicle outside her residence in the Georgetown neighborhood in Washington, D.C., a spokesman said yesterday. The agent encountered [three people breaking a window]( on the parked car and opened fire, but no one was hit, the spokesman said. The individuals fled the scene in a red vehicle, and the incident is being investigated by police. [Continue reading](. [Families and friends of the Univ. of Idaho victims marked one year since the murders with an emotional vigil.]( Hundreds of students [gathered for a vigil at the University of Idaho]( last night to mark one year since the murder of [four of their classmates;]( Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, who were found stabbed to death in an off-campus home. Bryan Kohberger has been charged with four counts of murder, but a trial date has still not been set and a [motive has not been determined](. “I miss hugging Ethan ... I’d give anything to go back and be able to have another hug from him," Chapin's mother, Stacy, told TODAY. [Read more.]( [🍚 What is 'fried rice syndrome'? Experts explain the dangers of eating food left out for too long.]( The circumstances of a man's death in 2008 have resurfaced on social media and started a discussion about a condition known as ["fried rice syndrome."]( term refers to food poisoning caused by a type of bacteria called Bacillus cereus, which can occur when food is left to sit at room temperature for long periods of time. In 2011, a medical journal reported the case of a Belgian student who died after eating spaghetti he had cooked five days earlier and left on the counter instead of refrigerating it. We have expert tips on [how long you should keep leftovers](, and [what to do if you start having symptoms.]( [🎄The best holiday decor from Target, including a solution for displaying Christmas cards.]( Lifestyle expert Alejandra Ramos stopped by TODAY to share her best [hosting tips and decor essentials](, including a [brass Christmas card holder]( to display your holiday cards. Her favorite finds at Target start at just $10, including an adjustable rolling pin for cookies, pies and more, and a bamboo cheese board for all your holiday snacks. [Shop them all here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Stressing over everything from the state of the world to awkward family interactions over the holidays can leave its mark on your skin. [Stress can lead to rash]( like hives, or make an existing skin condition worse. We spoke with experts about techniques like massage therapy, breathing exercises and more to [prevent a stress rash](. We also have tips on [how to treat a rash]( if you've already got some itchy red bumps.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Fall is the perfect time of the year to enjoy sweet potatoes, and TODAY's Al Roker has a quick and healthy way to do it with these [roasted sweet potato and black bean burritos](. While the potatoes are roasting, cook tomatoes, black beans, corn, red pepper, cayenne and cumin in a pot for a mixture that blends perfectly with the spuds. [Get the recipe](, and see more healthy choices for this week from our [Start TODAY meal plan](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. With the memory of her late grandmother propelling her across the finish line, Kayleigh Williamson became one of the [first women with Down syndrome to ever finish the New York City Marathon](. Kayleigh, her mom, Sandy, and her running coach, Tina Muir, spoke with Hoda & Jenna about her inspiring feat, which took 10 hours and 9 minutes. "The moment I crossed the finish line ... I see my grandma," Kayleigh said. It was the latest memorable race for the 33-year-old from Texas, who is also the first woman with Down syndrome to complete the Austin Marathon. [See her interview here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. 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