A New York judge delayed Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial while prosecutors respond to a defense motion arguing the case violates New York’s double jeopardy law. Mangione pleaded guilty last week to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Pennsylvania authorities charged 14 people, including 13 Penn State students or recent students, in an alleged cocaine trafficking operation tied to off-campus fraternity houses. Investigators said cocaine was transported from Philadelphia and New York, then cut, packaged and sold mainly to students.
The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. Gomez acknowledged “personal mistakes” outside his marriage but denied violating the law or House ethics rules.
A 30-year-old American tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking in a restricted area on Sicily’s Mount Etna. The death came during a period of increased volcanic activity that has prompted access limits and disrupted flights at Catania International Airport.
Meta goes to trial in California over claims it designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, misled the public and violated child privacy law. States are seeking massive penalties and product changes that could alter how young users experience the platforms.
A Ukrainian missile strike killed at least six people in Russia’s Belgorod region, local officials said, while Russian attacks across Ukraine killed several people and wounded others. The latest strikes followed a deadly weekend of long-range attacks by both countries.
At least six people have died after days of storms and flooding in Indiana, where rivers crested, homes were evacuated and nearly 130,000 utility customers remained without power Sunday. Federal disaster assistance has been approved as forecasters warned of more heavy rain.
A 13-year-old girl shot four times during a rampage in rural Michigan called 911 herself, authorities and her family said. Police say suspected gunman Chad Hickman killed five people before he was found dead near one of the victims.