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.
President Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai to the Oval Office after Williams rescued the boy from a rip current in Santa Cruz. The viral rescue has renewed attention on efforts in California to classify lifeguards as first responders.
Trump said the U.S. would handle Oman “very easily” if it interfered in Strait of Hormuz efforts, after Fox News reported he threatened to bomb the U.S. ally. The comments came as a 60-day U.S.-Iran memorandum neared expiration and Oman pursued separate talks with Tehran.
Trump’s order to reduce joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers and Republican Senator Thom Tillis. Critics say the move weakens a key alliance, rewards North Korea and could help Russia in Ukraine.
Hayden Panettiere, who began acting as a child and later starred in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” is being mourned by family, friends and co-stars after her death at 36. Tributes highlighted her talent, intelligence and openness about the struggles she faced in the spotlight.
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.