. >> download to gaudreau. gaudreau in front. gaudreau scores!e have to report. nhl star johnny gaudreau and his brother, matthew. they were killed in a cycling crash last night. the suspect was allegedly driving drunk when he hit the brothers. lauren green is here and has more on this tragic story for us. lauren? >> yeah, sandra, the gaudreau family is speaking out the first time since yesterday's tragedy. the brothers were supposed to be groomsmen and their sister katie's wedding tonight and now the family must plan their funerals. the family issued a statement saying "last night we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers, two sons and brothers in law, two nephews, two cousins, two family members, two teammates, to friends, but truly to amazing humans. johnny gaudreau was just a few weeks from beginning his third season with the columbus blue jackets. the accident happened around 8:20 last night when the brothers were both biking on a rural road in oldman township, new jersey. the driver and an suv struck them from behind while t

polo sandoval, cnn, new york and now we're hearing from johnny gaudreau is widow meredith, who shared two instagram posts after her husband's death, among the family photo she shared heartfelt captions saying, quote, we are going to make you proud. >> we love you and quote a go fund me was also set up to help matthews widow madeline, and their unborn son, trip the fundraiser has already raised more than $300,000 for more on who droves legacy and career on. joined by aaron ports line, a senior writer for the atlantic, and a long longtime columbus blue jackets beat writer, erin, thanks very much for joining me. this is truly a profound loss for the sport of hockey how is the hockey community, how are the blue jacket? it's dealing with this news thank you, alex. >> good to be with you. i think there's still a sense of disbelief, honestly, that this has happened such prominent such a prominent hockey player, johnny such a prominent family that could droves. i mean, if really an nhl player whose star power transcended hockey, which is rare for that for that leak every people knew johnny ho

mr gaudreau played for the columbus bluejackets.ted of driving under the influence. johnny gaudreau was nicknamed johnny hockey, scoring 2a3 goals over his 11—year career with the bluejackets and calgary flames. the north—west switzerland riverside city of basel will host next year's eurovision song contest. geneva, had been widely regarded as the favourite. switzerland gets to host the contest next may as they won this year's competition with the song the code performed by nemo. watching bbc news. i'm helena humphrey. once your company. they will have more at the top of the hour. i will see you then. hello. this weekend will take us out of august and into september — technically speaking, the start of the meteorological autumn. but in spite of that, there is some warmth and some humidity on the way. warm and humid conditions drove a lot of the showers and thunderstorms across the western side of continental europe during friday. that warm and humid air wafting its way northwards over the weekend. and while there will be some spells

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johnny gaudreau, an nhl star with the columbus blue jackets. brother matthew struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while they were riding their bikes. >> late or black suv hatchback driving erratically. it was swerving around people and driving on the shoulder. >> it happened in southern new jersey, not far from where the brothers grew up, and just hours before the two were set to be groomsmen in their sister's wedding friday. the driver, sean higgins, in court charged with two counts of second degree vehicular homicide. an affidavit says higgins told officers he had approximately 5 or 6 beers before the crash. police say he also failed a field sobriety test in ohio and new jersey. fans with tributes to the blue jackets forward of short stature but towering with talent. >> i played hockey my whole life. i'm 510. i'm you know, he's a smaller guy. he kind of represents, like working hard, really kind of pays off. >> boudreau played in the nhl for 11 years in 2022. he signed a seven year contract with the blue jackets for nearly $70 millio

but despite his succession of the rnc, johnny gaudreau is true. passion appear to be off the ice as a loving husband and proud father of two babies. but boy and a girl, both under 2-years-old the youngest born this year and carie's dad's name his brother matthew, also leaves behind a wife, a spokesperson confirms friday night that she's pregnant maddy, as he was known, followed in his brother's footsteps. both boys played side-by-sides since their boston college days. coaches, they're described the brothers as a real force on the ice. >> if you're asked us to name our favorite players they've got to be both boys are going to be among them an uncle of the gaudreau brothers released a statement saying, last night, we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons. but truly two amazing humans good lord, just such a sad story. polo sandoval joins me now, i wonder how have fans, the hockey community, have they've been reacting to this? >> yeah, let's start with the fans, jim, i've seen photos on social media. people actually propping their hockey sticks on

we extend our sympathies to the gaudreau family late during this incredibly difficult time. so sean higgins has been in custody since the night of the incident. he is scheduled to appear back in court next week. in the meantime, we have heard from the widow of johnny gaudreau or johnny hockey as he was affectionately known by his fans and by the community. she took to instagram earlier today to talk about her husband, about her family, about their two young children, about this incredible loss that this family is experiencing. now, she talked about what an incredible dad he was too there to their two children, about the love that the two of them shared about their relationship, saying that the year she had with him where the best of her life. and as i said, jessica is just a tragedy on top of tragedy here. they were supposed to be attending a wedding now they're planning a funeral matthews, a wife was pregnant, expecting his child, so just a mounting sadness and loss for this family and also for this family, for the family of sean higgins who is undoubtedly going to be affec

and gaudreau's brother matthew, were both killed well by suspected drunk driver on a bike ride in new jersey. teams across the sports world have been honoring the brothers. they did so on friday following their tragic death that took place late on thursday, a spokesman for the columbus blue jackets where gaudreau played, announced that matthews wife is pregnant and a go fund me was that up to help his widow, madeline, and their unborn son trip the fundraiser has already raised more than $300,000 cnn national correspondent gloria pazmino is joining me now, more with more from new york. gloria how are fans remembering the brothers? this weekend well, alex fans have laid flowers and jerseys and hockey sticks at nationwide arena. >> that is a home of the columbus blue jackets, where johnny greedo played and they have talked about how much he meant to them as a community. we are also during from the widow of johnny meredith, who posted on instagram today sharing photos of the family of them as a couple talking about everything that johnny meant to them she said that johnny was the best dad

mr gaudreau played for the colombus bluejackets.nny hockey, scoring 21r3 goals over his 11—year career with the bluejackets and calgary flames. you are watching bbc news. we will have more at the top of the hour. hello. this weekend will take us out of august and into september — technically speaking, the start of the meteorological autumn. but in spite of that, there is some warmth and some humidity on the way. warm and humid conditions drove a lot of the showers and thunderstorms across the western side of continental europe during friday. that warm and humid air wafting its way northwards over the weekend. and while there will be some spells of sunshine, we also have the chance of some pretty intense thunderstorms, although there is still a lot of uncertainty about exactly how many of those there will be and where they might crop up. and actually, saturday will be a largely dry day. quite a lot of sunshine around, more cloud spilling into southern parts of england, perhaps south wales, and the chance of one or two showers and per

gaudreau and his brother matthew. the driver was held behind bars due to the holiday. and cb cotton has more on the tragic story. >> this is heartbreaking here, johnny gaudreau's wife is speaking out, writing in part. quote, thank you for the best years of my life. despite losing you, i'm still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours, i love you so much. in another post she shared photos of their two children, a daughter nearly two years old, and a son, just six months old. the mother writing her late husband was the best at putting the baby boy to sleep and the apple of his daughter's eye. 31-year-old johnny gaudreau was weeks from beginning his third season with the blue jackets. thursday he and his brother were biking in oldsman township in new jersey. a drunk driver strike them behind after passing another. they were dead at the scene. they were set to be groomsmen at their sister's wedding. and higgins was charged with two counts of death with an auto. and he was in custody and hearing next week. >> yes

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johnny gaudreau was 31 years old. his brother matthew was 29.ll to come on the "newshour," how a new report finds insurance companies may impede american's access to therapy. david brooks and kimberly at atkins-store weigh in on the week's campaign headlines. and we hear from young afghan musicians who were forced to flee their country after the taliban takeover. >> this is the pbs newshour, from weta studios in washington and in the west from the walter cronkite school of journalism at arizona state university. >> the world health organization is leading an earth to start vaccinating children in gaza this sunday against polio. israel and hamas have agreed to have three-day pauses in the fighting in different zones so health workers can distribute the vaccine. it comes amid the massive destruction of gaza's healthcare infrastructure and after health officials detected the first polio case there in 25 years. in a refugee camp in the central gaza strip, a once vibrant baby boy now sits paralyzed in his car seat. 10 month old abdul rafman is the fi

those kids really look up to johnny gaudreau.a hard session is going to be a hard year. >> johnny and matthew were both killed by suspected drunk driver. both are setting to be groomsman in their sister's wedding despite the gravity of the situation the suspect appeared inconvenience when told by a judge he would be in custody until next week. cook so i'm here until thursday? x yes, sir. the statue in court rules required me too hold you over for a minimum of 72 hours before your hearing. because we have a weekend and monday holly, 72 hours becomes thursday. if you have any questions? >> johnny's brother matthew was expecting his first child. go fund me for matthew's wife is now surpassed $400,000. bryan: and johnny gaudreau's wife meredith pointing out he was absolutely the best dad in the world. just absolute heartbreaking paired our thoughts are with that family. thanks. ♪ when you're a small business owner, your to-do list can be...a lot. ♪ [ cellphone whooshes ] [ sighs ] that's why progressive makes it easy to save with a c

mr gaudreau played for the colombus bluejackets.e driver is suspected of driving under the influence. johnny gaudraeu was nicknamed johnny hockey, scoring 215 goals over his 11—year career with the bluejackets and calgary flames. stay with us here on bbc news. thank you so much for watching bbc news and don't forget to check out our website for all of the latest updates around the clock. i'm assuming some stunned in washington, stay with us. the start of meteorological autumn but in spite of that there is some warmth and some humidity on the way, warm and humidity on the way, warm and humid conditions and drove a lot of showers and thunderstorms across the western side of constance to europe during friday, the warm and humid airwafting its europe during friday, the warm and humid air wafting its way northwards over the weekend and while there will be some spells of sunshine, he also the chance of sunshine, he also the chance of some pretty intense thunderstorms, although, lot of uncertainty about exactly how many of those there will

hockey community, family and friends are mourning the loss of two brothers, nhs nhl star johnny gaudreaund his sibling, matthew. the pair were killed by an alleged drunk driver while out for a bike ride in new jersey it happened hours before they were going to be groomsmen at their sister's wedding, the philadelphia phillies observed a moment of silence to honor johnny and matthews memory before the thursday night game against the atlanta braves cnn's polo sandoval has more hockey star johnny gaudreau and his younger brother matthew, killed by an alleged drunk driver thursday night on the eve of their sister's wedding, where they were set to be groomsmen, state police confirm the siblings were bike riding in southern new jersey when they were hit by an suv. >> sean higgins is believed to have been the driver. the 43-year-old, now charged with two counts second-degree vehicular homicide, police records say he admitted to drinking five to 60 years before the accident, and that he failed a field sobriety test higgins made an initial court appearance friday, where a judge orders he be held u

the best players to ever come out of this rink. >> johnny gaudreau was 31. matthew was 29. the suspect will remain behind bars at least until a detention hearing on september 5th. >> an emotional day today in the south bay for the family, friends and fellow officers of long pham. he's the san jose police department community service officer who was killed while on duty earlier this month. today, his memorial was held at sap center. abc seven news south bay reporter zach fuentes shows you how cso pham is being remembered. >> a powerful show of support by san jose law enforcement and many others, all there to salute. community service officer long pham. >> his life, though tragically cut short, was filled with love, adventure and a deep commitment to serving others. >> along with acting police chief paul joseph, many government officials were at the memorial held for pham at the sap center, including california attorney general rob bonta. >> officer pham is a hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice. >> and san jose mayor matt mehan. >> he is so pham clearly loved this job. >> so

. >> nhl star johnny gaudreau and his younger brother and maddie were killed by a suspected drunk driverast night, the night before their sister's wedding goodrow was set to enter its third season with the columbus blue jackets after playing his first eight full seasons with the calgary flames. and while both brothers were of course known for their love of hockey, they were also known as loving husbands, fathers, and brothers. cnn's polo sandoval has the story of the tragic crash the brothers johnny and matthew gaudreau were riding bikes and southern new jersey together hours later, there were set to be groomsmen in their sister's wedding. state police confirmed they were hit by an suv the driver, a 43-year-old, sean higgins he's now charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide. police records say he admitted to drinking five to six beers before the accident and that he failed a field sobriety test. higgins made an initial court appearance friday, where a judge orders he be held until his next hearing will see you back in court on thursday so i'm here until thursday. >> ye

in a statement tonight, the gaudreau family remembering them as amazing humans.dding, "we want to let everyone know we are receiving your messages of love and support.” >> there's a lot of good hockey players out there in south jersey, and he was probably the best. that's why he's johnny hockey. >> rachel: whit, the columbus blue jackets releasing a statement, saying in part, "the impact gaudreault had on our organization and our sport was profound but pales in comparison to the indelible impression he made on everyone who knew him." whit? >> whit: we're thinking about their family tonight. thank you. >>> now to the race for the white house, and donald trump after saying a six-week abortion ban is too short, saying he'd cast a vote keeping florida's six-week ban in place. trump also promising to pay for ivf. the harris campaign responding to these shifts saying, "voters aren't stupid." >> reporter: tonight, former president trump in johnstown, pennsylvania, taking aim at vice president kamala harris and that first interview, telling the crowd he will be a “pro-fa

with the chicago bears, streaming exclusively on max new today, the widow of an nhl star, johnny gaudreaus speaking out for the first time since her husband was killed along with his brother in a cycling accident. this morning, his wife, meredith, paid tribute to her husband on instagram posting in part thank you for the best years of my life. despite losing you, i am still the luckiest girl in the world have been years. i love you so so much. you were perfect some days it felt too good to be true cnn's polo sandoval reports on what's being called an unimaginable tragedy hockey star, johnny gaudreau and is younger brother matthew, killed by an alleged drunk driver thursday night on the eve of their sister's wedding, where they were set to be groomsmen state police confirmed the siblings were bike riding and southern new jersey when they were hit by an suv, sean higgins is believed to have been the driver, a 43-year-old now charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide. >> police records say he admitted to drinking five to six years before the accident? and that he failed a f

yeah, johnny gaudreau, known as johnny hockey, was going into his third the season with the columbus blue jackets. his widow now speaking out for the first time on social media about who her husband was off the ice, sharing photos of the 31-year-old with their daughter noa and their infant son writing in part, quote: the absolute best dad in the world, so caring and loving. the best partner to go through parenthood with. john never missed a single appointment, was the best at putting the baby to sleep and the apple of noa's eye. in another post, she shared these photos with the heartbreaking message reading in markets quote: thank you for the best years of my life. despite losing you, i am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. thursday evening johnny was biking with his brother, matthew, a former professional hockey player, in their new jersey hometown. a suspected drunk driver in an suv struck them from behind while trying to the pass a slower vehicle according to state police. the brothers were pronounced dead at the scene the night before their sister's wedding

cnn's polo sandoval has more huggy star, johnny gaudreau and his younger brother matthew, killed by anlleged drunk driver thursday night on the eve of their sister's wedding, where they were set to be groomsmen. state police confirmed the siblings for bike riding in southern new jersey when they were hit by an suv. sean higgins is believed to have been the driver to 43-year-old now charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide. police records say he admitted to drinking five to six years before the accident and that he failed a field sobriety test higgins made an initial court appearance friday, where a judge orders he be held until his next hearing will see you back in court on thursday. >> so i'm here until thursday. >> yes, sir goodrow, who earned the nickname johnny hockey, was drafted by the calgary flames in 2011 signed with the columbus blue jackets in 2022, retaliated, doesn't goals, nearly 50 assists last season alone, johnny played the game with great joy, read a statement from his team the impact he had on our organization and our sport was profound but pales i

nhl player johnny gaudreau and his brother were riding bikes when a suspected drunk driver hit them. the brothers were in new jersey for their sister's wedding. his team, the columbus blue jackets, said it is shocked and devastated by the tragedy. he played 11 seasons with the san jose sharks, are one of the many teams sharing their sympathy, saying in a statement, quote, our hearts are with the family and the columbus blue jackets organization in this extremely difficult time. up next, the presidential race, vice president kamala harris does her first sit down interview since becoming the democratic nominee. how did she do? a political science expert weighs in on harris's performance, and san francisco's sunset night market returns tonight. we've got a look ahead to the today, raising money for his wife kamala harris's presidential campaign. he arrived this morning at the restaurant where he spoke at a brunch fundraiser. you can see him right there. the event comes three weeks after vice president harris held a fundraiser at the fairmont hotel here, where the campaign raised $13 mil

gaudreau taught his sons how to play at this rink, and they grew up here and their south jersey legends. >> matthew had recently been a coach here at holly dale. both men were looked up to by younger players who are now devastated like mattie. >> he was always just like making jokes around the rink. he would make you laugh every day. he could always talk to him. >> i mean, they were role models. they were there. the best players to ever come out of this rink. >> the suspect will remain behind bars, at least until september 5th, when he'll have a detention hearing. making this tragedy even more devastating. we've just learned that matthew's wife is pregnant. the families released a statement today thanking the community for the outpouring of support and asking for respect and privacy as they grieve. reporting in sewell, new jersey, trish hartman, abc seven news. >> the clock is ticking. with just hours to go before the california legislative cycle ends, so bills have to be voted on by midnight or they effectively die. >> and two bills that could come down to the wire deal with the ongoin

they signed johnny gaudreau two years ago. >> hey, johnny. >> how is it going? >> hi. >> reporter: the all-star forward nicknamed johnny hockey gave new hope to a struggling team. on thursday night police say the 31-year-old and his younger brother, matthew, were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes near their hometown. johnny was the father of a baby boy and girl, matthew, a hockey coach and husband. today their sister was supposed to get married. the driver, shawn higgins, charged with two counts of streak lahr homicide. according to the arrest warrant, the 43-year-old told the officer he had approximately five to six beers. he admitted alcohol contributed to his impatience and reckless driving. the warrant alleges higgins tried to unlawfully pass an suv hitting the two brothers who were riding in the narrow shoulder. higgins has not entered a plea. the brothers' uncle writing in part, last night we lost two husbands, two fathers, two sons, two brothers, truly two amazing humans. jerry york was their hockey coach at boston college. >> it sound

national hockey league is in mourning tonight following the death of columbus blue jackets star johnny gaudreaue 31-year-old new jersey native and his 29-year-old brother, matthew, were riding their bicycles when they were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver not far from their hometown of kearny's point. state police said the driver was attempting to pass two other vehicles when he hit the brothers from behind on the eve of their sister's wedding. the driver reportedly admitted to drinking five or six beers before the crash and was charged with two counts of death by auto. in dallas tonight, a candlelight vigil for a police officer who officials say was ambushed in his patrol car, shot and killed at point-blank range. investigators say police exchanged fire with the gunman thursday night. two officers were wounded in that shoot-out, and the suspect was killed. now we're learning the identity of the 46-year-old officer who died, darron burks, a former teacher, who just completed police training. with only 67 days to go before election day, former president donald trump is facing some b

police released a mugshot of the drunk driving suspect accused of hitting and killing nhl star johnny gaudreau and his younger brother last night on a bike ride. the driver, whom police identified as shawn higgins, is charged of two deaths by auto and held without bail. the brothers were in town for their sisters weekend. >>> yemen houthi rebels setting explosives aboard a greig flagged tanker in the red sea last week. it had about 1 million barrels of water when it was attacked, and putting the red sea at risk of a major oil fill. >>> in california, state lawmakers sent a bill to the governor for his signature that bans six artificial guides from public schools. it prohibits foods and beverages which have food and dye coloring. >> pippa, thank you very much. >>> we are just ten days away from apple's iphone event on september 9th, but rising tensions between the u.s. and china is shining a spotlight for apple suppliers. eunice yoon reports. >> reporter: here in china, known as iphone city, people are gearing up for the launch of the i phone 16. foxcomm has ramped up hiring. they pass out kits

. >> johnny gaudreau' soweto is speaking out for the first time with two touching tribute post for the columbus blue jackets player. meredith riding in part quote thank you for the best years of my life. despite losing you i am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. i love you so, so much. in another post she shared photos of their two children a daughter nearly two years old and a son just six months old for the mother writing her late husband was the best part of the baby boy to sleep and the apple of his daughte daughters i the 31-year-old hockey star meant third to s is the columbus blue jackets. thursday evening has out biking with his brother matthew and their hometown. i suspected drunken driver struck him from behind him trying to pass a slower vehicle for the two young men were pronounced dead at the scene the night for their set to the groomsmen and their sister's wedding which was later canceled in light of the tragedy per attributes porton there's also outrage of the suspects reacted in court. sean higgins appears to feel inconvenient after being told he w

unimaginable tragedy what the columbus blue jackets are saying about the death of hockey player johnny gaudreaut. police say they are told by a suspected drunk driver riding bikes last night in their home state in new jersey. they were supposed to be today in their sister's wedding. johnny leaves behind a wife and 2 children under 2 years of age. he was 31 himself. his brother matt just 29. the associate press reports a suspect john higgins told police he had 5 or 6 beers before that crash, admitted drinking behind the wheel and failed obviously a sobriety test. he's facing charges including death by auto. he's gone to be locked up until his hearing which is slated to take place next week. >>> moment ago 1 of the doctors charged in connection with matthew perry's overdose death arriving at federal court at an la. is expected to plead guilty there. chief correspondent jonathan hunt joins us live from la. >> gillian: that court appearance due to get underway in just about 30 minutes. according to prosecutors chavez who has said just arrived at the courthouse in downtown la was 1 of a network of d

hockey fans paying tribute to nhl star johnny gaudreau and his brother matthew. two killed by a suspected drunk driver just hours before their sister's wedding. rachel: and chanley painter joins us with more. good morning, chanley. this story is so tragic. >> reporter: it happened thursday evening, guys. johnny and matthew were cycling together in their hometown. johnny hockey, as fans called him, was a 7-time nhl all-star and father of two. his brother matthew, a former professional player and a dad to be, expecting his first child with his wife in december. now, police say 43-year-old sean higgins -- who admitted to having 5-6 beers -- was behind the wheel when he attempted to the pass another vehicle before striking the brothers from behind. hiking givens made his first court appearance friday. >> i'm here til thursday? >> yes, sir. once the state files a motion for your pretile detention, statute and court rules require me to hold you over for a minimum 72 hours. because we have a weekend and a monday holiday, 722 hours becomes thursday -- 7 the hours becomes

johnny gaudreau, an nhl star with the columbus blue jackets. he and his brother matthew struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while they were riding their bikes. >> late or black suv hatchback driving erratically. it was swerving around people and driving on the shoulder. >> it happened in southern new jersey, not far from where the brothers grew up, and just hours before the two were set to be groomsmen in their sister's wedding friday. the driver, sean higgins, in court charged with two counts of second degree vehicular homicide. an affidavit says higgins told officers he had approximately 5 or 6 beers before the crash. police say he also failed a field sobriety tests in ohio and new jersey. fans with tributes to the blue jackets forward of short stature, but towering with talent. >> i played hockey my whole life. i'm 510. i'm you know, he's a smaller guy. he kind of represents like working hard, really kind of pays off. >> goudreau played in the nhl for 11 years. in 2022, he signed a seven year contract with the blue jackets for near

nhl player johnny gaudreau and his brother were riding bikes when a suspected drunk driver hit them.he brothers were in new jersey for their sister's wedding. his team, the columbus blue jackets, said it shocked and devastated by the tragedy. he played 11 seasons. >> vice president kamala harris sat down for her first extensive interview since becoming the democratic presidential nominee. she says her priority is strengthening the middle class. abc news reporter perry russom has the takeaways. plus, donald trump's new comments on abortion rights. >> vice president kamala harris facing questions from cnn about flip flopping on several issues. harris has changed her platform on the green new deal, medicare for all and building the border wall. >> i think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed. >> harris, highlighting her plan for the economy, saying she wants to extend the child tax credit to $6,000 for families and their child's first year of life. harris also asked about former president trump's attacks on h