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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.
Key takeaways: The Murdaugh family is grieving the loss of their mother and brother, while also facing allegations of involvement in the death of a…
James Toliver Craig, a 45-year-old dentist from Aurora, Colorado, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of his wife. She was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after complaining of severe headaches and dizziness, but was declared brain-dead a short time later. Police believe she was poisoned and have obtained a warrant for first-degree murder. Craig is being held in the Arapahoe County Jail without bond and the investigation is ongoing.
Adam Sandler was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night, with a star-studded lineup of presenters. Sandler addressed the crowd with a humorous speech, thanking his friends and family for their support throughout his career, while previous recipients of the award include Richard Pryor, Tina Fey, and Carol Burnett.
The FDIC has announced that New York Community Bank has agreed to purchase a significant portion of the failed Signature Bank in a $2.7 billion deal. The FDIC will provide $1.9 billion in loss-share protection to New York Community Bank, and the 40 branches of Signature Bank will become Flagstar Bank. The FDIC is confident that the acquisition will help to stabilize the banking system and provide a more secure environment for customers.
Robert Costello, a lawyer allied with former President Donald Trump, is expected to testify before a New York grand jury on Monday. This comes after Trump said he expected to face criminal charges and urged supporters to protest his possible arrest. The testimony of Costello could have a major impact on the investigation into Trump's alleged involvement in hush money payments, and the outcome of the testimony remains to be seen.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has urged Americans to remain peaceful and respectful of the legal process in response to former President Donald Trump's potential indictment in a hush-money investigation in New York. He dismissed the investigation as politically motivated and said that President Trump does not believe he should be indicted. McCarthy's comments were a stark contrast to Trump's call to action, and instead urged Americans to not protest the potential indictment.