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Luigi Mangione lawyers argue guilty plea triggers double jeopardy, try and paint him as victim over ‘single, tragic event’
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers called the cold-blooded slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a “single, tragic event” – as they argued the admitted killer’s guilty plea triggers double jeopardy.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:45:59 -0400
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers called the cold-blooded slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a “single, tragic event” – as they argued the admitted killer’s guilty plea triggers double jeopardy.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:45:59 -0400
US will hit Iran economically in ways ‘that have never been seen’ next week: ‘One-two punch’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US will hit Iran next week with unprecedented economic sanctions and a continued naval blockade.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:38:30 -0400
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US will hit Iran next week with unprecedented economic sanctions and a continued naval blockade.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:38:30 -0400
‘Platonic co-parenting’ on the rise, with special ‘dating’ apps seeing a surge in users: ‘A lot more normal’
Modamily, one of the leading platforms matching potential platonic co-parents, had about 50,000 new users join this year alone -- climbing from 100,000 users in January to around 150,000 as of August.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:35:56 -0400
Modamily, one of the leading platforms matching potential platonic co-parents, had about 50,000 new users join this year alone -- climbing from 100,000 users in January to around 150,000 as of August.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:35:56 -0400
California voters’ deep rift on wealth tax exposed, voter ID heads for troubled waters: new poll
Propositions 39 and 40 will be on the November ballot.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:09:27 -0400
Propositions 39 and 40 will be on the November ballot.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:09:27 -0400
Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul skips court appearance, sends high-powered attorney for hit-and-run case
Pelosi's lawyers entered a plea on his behalf.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:50:56 -0400
Pelosi's lawyers entered a plea on his behalf.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:50:56 -0400
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson as his widow sobs in court: ‘I shot Mr. Thompson’
Accused healthcare executive killer Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal charges in a deal that will spare the 28-year-old the death penalty in the 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:44:12 -0400
Accused healthcare executive killer Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal charges in a deal that will spare the 28-year-old the death penalty in the 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:44:12 -0400
Bloody, hair-pulling brawl erupts at swanky Beverly Hills steakhouse serving $80 filets
Beverly Hills diners hoping to chow down on expensive filet mignon experienced a different kind of beef.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:30 -0400
Beverly Hills diners hoping to chow down on expensive filet mignon experienced a different kind of beef.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:30 -0400
Trump asks Supreme Court to let $400M ballroom project resume at White House
Trump’s solicitor general on Friday petitioned the high court to suspend last week’s decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:02:55 -0400
Trump’s solicitor general on Friday petitioned the high court to suspend last week’s decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:02:55 -0400
Mayor Karen Bass’ wannabe Mamdani impression goes bust in pothole fixing fail
The Los Angeles mayor tried to recreate the viral pothole moment of New York’s socialist mayor.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:01:39 -0400
The Los Angeles mayor tried to recreate the viral pothole moment of New York’s socialist mayor.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:01:39 -0400
Couple’s intense fight causes partner to drive car off a cliff
This couple wanted to mend their disagreements — but they ended up pushing one side of the relationship off a cliff.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:43:03 -0400
This couple wanted to mend their disagreements — but they ended up pushing one side of the relationship off a cliff.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:43:03 -0400
