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| To ensure delivery to your inbox add email@mail.nbcnews.com to your contacts Today’s Top Stories from NBC News MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021 Good morning, NBC News readers.
A speeding SUV broke through barricades at a festive Wisconsin holiday parade on Sunday, killing at least five people. Closing arguments are set to begin today in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial. And K-pop stars BTS stole the show at the American Music Awards last night.
Here's what we're watching this Monday morning. At least 5 people killed, dozens injured after SUV slams into Wisconsin holiday parade A joyous Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin turned into a scene of deadly horror when a red SUV plowed into a crowd on the city's Main Street late Sunday.
At least five people were killed and more than 40 others were injured, according to officials in the suburban Milwaukee city. Those numbers may change as new information comes to light, they said.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident and what may have motivated it were not yet clear.
Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson confirmed at a news conference Sunday evening that a person of interest had been taken into custody.
Read more on this developing story here. Monday's Top Stories
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K-pop stars BTS take top prize and own the night at American Music Awards K-Pop band BTS was the big winner at the American Music Awards on Sunday just four years after making their first appearance on the fan-voted show.
Adored by an army of fervent fans, the seven member band from South Korea is known for its positive uplifting music.
"It’s been a long and amazing ride," said Kim Nam-Joon, known as RM. "Nobody could have ever bet on the odds of us standing here and receiving this award, except you all," he said, referring to the band’s fans.
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