March 12: More storms head to flooded California, and Trump, DeSantis shadowbox in Midwest

Jeff Wisser

2 years ago

Good morning! It’s Sunday March 12, 2023. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. California flooding displaces thousands; more storms due

The Pajaro River levee breached overnight on March 11. (Credit: Monterey County)

2. Buster Murdaugh girlfriend: Reporters’ behavior ‘unsettling’

Buster Murdaugh, the son of Alex Murdaugh, listens as Alex Murdaugh’s verdict is read at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, S.C., Thursday, March 2, 2023. Alex Murdaugh was found guilty on two counts of murder in the shooting deaths in June 2021 of his wife Maggie and son Paul. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool)

3. DeSantis, Trump in Iowa for their first dueling events

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee.

4. Officials warn Texans against spring break travel to Mexico

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a warning urging Texans to avoid travelling to Mexico for spring break because of the ongoing violence.

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RECURRING NIGHTMARE, OR ISOLATED INCIDENT?

Silicon Valley Bank experienced one of the oldest problems in banking — a bank run — which led to its failure on Friday. But this may not be the beginning of a repeat of 2008’s economic collapse.

People look at signs posted outside of an entrance to Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, March 10, 2023. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is seizing the assets of Silicon Valley Bank, marking the largest bank failure since Washington Mutual during the height of the 2008 financial crisis. The FDIC ordered the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and immediately took position of all deposits at the bank Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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🔴 The brackets for this year’s NCAA basketball tournaments will be released on Sunday evening.

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