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Mom who mysteriously perished on flight from Dominican Republic died of natural causes: Brother

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Indiana mother of two who died after suddenly falling ill on a plane back from the Dominican Republic last month died of natural causes, her brother Chris Volz told ABC News.Mystery surrounded the circumstances of 41-year-old Stefanie Smith's death for... Read More.

First Republic Bank fails: Was it a bailout?

Tuesday, May 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The collapse of First Republic Bank on Monday left it under control of the U.S. government, which quickly sold the bank to JPMorgan Chase. The move aimed to shore up the financial system after a cascade of major bank failures.JPMorgan Chase,... Read More.

First Republic bank collapses, JPMorgan to take over, FDIC says

Monday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- First Republic Bank has become the third bank to fail in recent months and the giant JPMorgan Chase will assume all of its assets, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.The FDIC said the deal avoids the agency having to use... Read More.

Is the banking crisis over? Experts weigh in after First Republic Bank shares plunge

Saturday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Turmoil in the financial system returned this week as shares of First Republic Bank, the nation's 14th-largest lender, plummeted more than 75%.The selloff took hold after the bank revealed that depositors had fled en masse last month after the collapse of Silicon... Read More.

First Republic Stock plummets nearly 50% as banking trouble deepens

Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Shares of First Republic Bank plummeted nearly 50% on Tuesday as the banking crisis continued to ripple through the financial system.The regional lender, left in dire condition after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank last month, suffered a major loss of $102... Read More.

First Republic Stock plummets 25% as banking trouble deepens

Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Shares of First Republic Bank plummeted more than 25% in early trading on Tuesday as the banking crisis continued to ripple through the financial system.The regional lender, left in dire condition after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank last month, suffered... Read More.

Groups helping Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic during Hurricane Fiona

Wednesday, September 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Puerto Rico is facing yet another devastating hurricane that has knocked out electricity across the island, just as the five-year anniversary of the deadly, destructive Hurricane Maria passes.President Joe Biden has authorized FEMA to supply federal emergency aid to the Commonwealth... Read More.

Banana Republic adds new baby and athletic categories

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Banana Republic is known for its modern luxury-style adult clothing, but now, the brand is expanding to also include great picks for babies.The Gap Inc.-owned company announced BR Baby as a new category available now and shared that an athletics collection will... Read More.