Four people were found dead Tuesday morning at a home in Bowdoin, Maine, prompting the arrest of 34-year-old Joseph Eaton later that evening. Shortly after, several vehicles were struck by gunfire on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth, 25 miles south of Bowdoin. Eaton was taken to Two Bridges Regional Jail and is being held in connection with the highway shootings. The investigation is ongoing and residents are urged to remain vigilant.
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In the ongoing trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, her oldest child Colby Ryan took the stand and confronted his mother about the deaths of his siblings. Prosecutors allege that Vallow Daybell and her husband Chad Daybell had strange doomsday-focused beliefs that led to the death of the children. In an emotional phone call, Ryan asked his mother why his siblings had to die and why she had lied to him. The outcome of the trial is yet to be determined.
Two Republican members of Florida's congressional delegation, Representatives Greg Steube and John Rutherford, have announced their support for former President Donald Trump's potential 2024 presidential bid, despite a plea from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to hold off on endorsements. Trump has been quick to accept endorsements from Republican members of Congress, and it is unclear how the endorsements will affect DeSantis' decision to run for president in 2024.
On Tax Day, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden released their tax returns for 2022, showing a total income of $579,514 and total federal and state taxes paid of $169,820. The couple donated $20,180 to 20 charities, and the IRS recommends filing electronically and using direct deposit to receive refunds quickly. Taxpayers can also use their refund to pay down debt, save for the future, or donate to charity.
Lori Vallow Daybell is on trial in Boise, Idaho for her alleged role in the murders of her two children and her husband's first wife. The jury selection process saw dozens of potential jurors dismissed due to familiarity with the case, and the trial has already seen emotional moments with multiple witnesses moved to tears. The trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks and will include testimony about claims of evil spirits and zombie children.
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Senate Democrats have been unable to temporarily replace Senator Dianne Feinstein on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee while she recovers from shingles, as Republicans have blocked the request. Democrats had hoped to replace Feinstein in order to advance stalled judicial nominations, but Feinstein's return date is still unclear. In the meantime, Democrats will have to find another way to move forward with stalled judicial nominations.
On Tuesday afternoon, a parking garage in New York City's Financial District collapsed, leaving one person dead and multiple people injured. Six workers were inside during the collapse, and four were taken to a hospital in stable condition. Local officials have expressed their support and are working to ensure that such an incident never happens again.