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State On Record Pace for Wrong-Way Driving Deaths
Just halfway through the year, we are on pace for a record number of fatal, wrong-way driving crashes. It’s an issue NBC Connecticut Investigates has drilled down on for five years now, and answers for state safety experts remain elusive. Too upset to go on camera, a Putnam woman spoke to us about the horror she experienced – a rare…
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Kathy Boudin, Weather Underground Radical Imprisoned in Deadly Heist Role, Dies at 78
After expressing remorse for the Brink’s robbery, in which a guard and two police officers were killed, Boudin became a model prisoner and developed a program on parenting behind bars before being paroled in 2003.
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Former Sen. Bob Dole, Longtime Republican Leader, Dies at 98
Bob Dole, the GOP nominee for president in 1996, has died. He was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer earlier this year.
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Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner Dies, Days After Stepping Down for Health Reasons
Toymaker Hasbro announced Tuesday that its longtime CEO, Brian Goldner, has died, just two days after he took medical leave.
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Op-Ed: What the Rolling Stones Can Teach Us All About Investing
The best lessons that investors can learn from the Rolling Stones do not come from charismatic lead singer Mick Jagger; they come from drummer Charlie Watts.
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Here's What Happens to Social Security Payments When You Die
When a Social Security recipient dies, the benefits for that person end. However, there are cases when survivors are eligible for payments.
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Former Mississippi Legislator Killed Outside the Home Where Her Sister-In-Law Was Found Dead Months Earlier
Former Mississippi legislator Ashley Henley was found fatally shot Sunday at the same home where her sister-in-law was found dead six months earlier.
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Amazon Employee Dies at Bessemer, Alabama, Warehouse, Site of Unionization Drive
Amazon declined to share further details about the situation, noting that it was a personal medical incident.
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Photos Show the Deadly Toll of Covid in India as Coronavirus Cases Top 17 Million
India has reported a record number of coronavirus cases for the fifth day in a row, with a second wave pushing its health-care system to the brink.
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The Madoff Letters: Newly Revealed Correspondence Shows the Deceased Con Man's Efforts to Shape His Legacy
For years before his death, fraud mastermind Bernie Madoff tried behind the scenes to shape his own legacy.
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Bernie Madoff, Mastermind of the Nation's Biggest Investment Fraud, Dies at 82
Bernard Madoff masterminded the biggest investment fraud in U.S. history, ripping off tens of thousands of people of as much as $65 billion.
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Prince Philip, Husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Dies at 99
“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” Britain’s royal family announced Friday.
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Sheriff Investigating Atlanta Spa Shootings ‘Not Ruling Out' Race as a Motivation
Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds gives the latest updates on the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.
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Vernon Jordan, Executive and Civil Rights Activist Who Advised Bill Clinton, Dies at Age 85
Jordan’s political experience and knack for communication led him to forge powerful relationships in Washington, most notably with former President Clinton.
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US Reaches 500K COVID-19 Deaths
The grim milestone means the U.S. continues to lead the world in overall cases and deaths.
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This Is How Social Security Benefits Are Handled at Death
While Social Security rules can be complicated, the bottom line is that a recipient’s benefits stop at death.
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Rush Limbaugh, the Incendiary Radio Talk Show Host, Dies at Age 70
The right-wing radio host announced in February 2020 he had been diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer.
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Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Dies After Battle With Cancer
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson had been undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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Casino Mogul and GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson Dies at 87
Adelson, owner of the Las Vegas Sands, had been among the most-watched donors supporting President Trump’s reelection effort.
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Here's What Happens With Social Security Payments When Someone Dies
Here are some key things to know about what happens when a Social Security recipient passes away.