Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suggested that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, backed by liberal financier George Soros, is weaponizing his office by going after former President Donald Trump. DeSantis has yet to comment on the specifics of the case, but his remarks suggest he is not in favor of the prosecution. He has faced pressure from Trump allies to condemn the former president's possible arrest and has yet to take further action to protect him from the charges.
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On Monday morning, a shooting occurred outside of Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, leaving two students injured. Police have arrested the suspected shooter and the school remains on lockdown as the district provides counseling services to those affected. One student is in critical condition and the other appears to have suffered minor injuries.
The family of Stephen Smith is petitioning a court to exhume his body, discovered in July 2015 in South Carolina, for a private autopsy to provide answers about what led to his death. The effort has nothing to do with the family of Alex Murdaugh, and Buster Murdaugh, the older son of former attorney and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, has denied any involvement in Smith's death. The family's GoFundMe page is seeking a new, unbiased look at Smith's body to determine the cause of death.
After six years in captivity, American aid worker Jeff Woodke has been released from Niger. The Biden administration has not released any further information, but expressed relief and gratitude to the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs and other department officials whose work on Woodke's plight finally came "to fruition."
Amazon has announced the second largest round of layoffs in its history, with 9,000 employees set to be let go in the coming weeks. CEO Andy Jassy said the decision was made to streamline costs and take into account the uncertain economy. The news comes as Amazon faces increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over its size and power, as well as criticism of its labor practices.
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, has been released after being held hostage by terrorists for over six years. The U.S. government worked with partners in the region to ensure safe transport and medical care for Woodke. The FBI is now investigating the circumstances of his kidnapping and captivity, and his family has requested privacy. The U.S. government is committed to the safe return of all Americans held hostage abroad.
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Five children from Connecticut were tragically killed in a car crash in Westchester County, New York, on Sunday morning. The victims, aged 8 to 17, were all passengers in a Nissan Rogue that veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway and hit a tree, causing the vehicle to catch fire. The only survivor of the crash was a 9-year-old boy who was riding in the rear hatchback/cargo area and was able to escape out the back. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash and the names of the victims have not been released.