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Accused assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO fights to block death penalty

Accused assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO fights to block death penalty

NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione is due in federal court Friday for a pivotal hearing in his fight to bar the government from seeking the death penalty against him in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Associated Press
Jan 09, 2026
Fatal shooting outside Utah church grew out of a dispute between funeral goers

Posted Jan 08, 2026

Fatal shooting outside Utah church grew out of a dispute between funeral goers
2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City

Posted Jan 08, 2026

2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City
Nick Reiner's arraignment in parents' killing delayed after his attorney asks to be replaced

Posted Jan 07, 2026

Nick Reiner's arraignment in parents' killing delayed after his attorney asks to be replaced
Authorities say woman dies as ICE responds when she tries to run over officers

Posted Jan 07, 2026

Authorities say woman dies as ICE responds when she tries to run over officers
Union sues over investigations into Texas teachers critical of Charlie Kirk

Posted Jan 06, 2026

Union sues over investigations into Texas teachers critical of Charlie Kirk
Wyoming Supreme Court strikes down laws restricting abortion

Posted Jan 06, 2026

Wyoming Supreme Court strikes down laws restricting abortion
Jury seated in trial for ex-officer accused in police response to Uvalde school shooting

Posted Jan 06, 2026

Jury seated in trial for ex-officer accused in police response to Uvalde school shooting
New report shows a 25% drop in deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers

Posted Jan 06, 2026

New report shows a 25% drop in deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges

Posted Jan 05, 2026

Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
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