What Is Yerba Mate? Yerba mate (Ilex paraguayenis) is a tree native to the rainforests of South America. A member of the holly family, the tree produces leaves and stems that have long been used to make tea in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Consumed as a beverage, yerba mate tea (often simply called yerba mate) is also used in traditional medicine to treat various health problems.
Baby-faced Utah teen faces life in prison for driving while boyfriend shot and killed deputy, wounded another. 1  Authorities say Meagan Dakota Grunwald drove while her boyfriend, Jose Angel Garcia-Juaregui, ripped off several shots at cops on Jan. 30. 2  Jose Angel Garcia-Juaregui, 27, who was killed as he and Grunwald tried to escape authorities.
Police: Man arrested after stabbing, killing woman in Cartersville. Cartersville police have identified the woman fatally stabbed Tuesday morning at Alexandria Landing Apartments. Police said Deandre Davough Hightower, 20, killed Candice Piper, 29, stabbing her multiple times. Police said Hightower is a drifter who has ID's in 10 states. Police believe he and Piper met online.