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Luigi Mangione indicted on first-degree murder charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

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December 18, 2024

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Luigi Mangione indicted on first-degree murder charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione was indicted on charges that include first-degree murder in the ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.

The indictment on murder in the first-degree in furtherance of terrorism elevates the case against Mangione, 26, in Thompson's killing outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4.

Congress scrambles to finalize a short-term bill with shutdown deadline days away

House Speaker Mike Johnson had initially expected to release the text of a short-term funding bill over the weekend. Then he expected it on Monday. Now, he expects it on Tuesday.

With less than four days to go before the government shuts down, Johnson, R-La., and congressional leaders continued to negotiate a bipartisan stopgap bill to keep funds flowing into 2025.

American Sports & Culture

Lions' Hutchinson on track for 'goal' of SB return

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Atkinson returns to Brooklyn, Cavaliers cruise

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Vinícius Jr., Bonmatí win FIFA The Best awards

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American Business & Markets

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Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks

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