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The Daily BeastPerson of Interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing Identified as Prep School Valedictorian
The person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing has been identified as a 26-year-old computer whiz who graduated as valedictorian from his Maryland prep school. Luigi Mangione, of Towson, Md., was carrying a weapon similar to the one used in the fatal shooting of Thompson when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Monday, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters. “At this time, he is believed to be our person of interest in the brazen, targeted
- People
'17 Diapers' Mom Under Investigation After Video of Son Flinching During Interaction with Dad Goes Viral
Hannah Hiatt was criticized by TikTok users after sharing a video in which her young son appears to flinch while his dad walks near him
- The Canadian Press
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO shook when police confronted him, officers say
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer in Pennsylvania spotted a man who officers found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.
- CBC
As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over 'prohibitive' courier costs
With the Canada Post strike now in its fourth week, some Canadians say they're frustrated with major courier companies like FedEx, UPS and Purolator that they've turned to as alternatives."Calling Federal Express express is a bit of a sick joke," said Neil Roberts, a retired civil servant in Ottawa who tried to mail a 100-gram letter with FedEx.He was charged $35.29, and it took over a week to arrive at its destination.The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on strike on Nov. 15.A Canad
- BuzzFeed
"I Was Raised To Believe That Stuff": Older Adults Are Opening Up About Why The "Good Old Days" Weren't So Good After All
"I’ve no interest in making America that kind of 'great' again."
- The Canadian Press
Polygamist leader with 20 'wives' faces sentencing for criminal sex acts with children
PHOENIX (AP) — A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives ” including 10 underage girls faces decades in prison at his sentencing on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults.
- The Canadian Press
'Infuriating': Wait times grow amid Canada Post strike as backlogs, frustration mount
It's been almost two weeks since Darren Solomon had a working fridge. The appliance's compressor conked out on Nov. 26 and he’s been waiting for a replacement part ever since.
- People
Parents Accused of Leaving Toddler in Closet Overnight with Space Heater On. She Was Found Dead the Next Day
The 2-year-old girl's body temperature was found to be as high as 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit, according to police
- People
Tiger Kills Zoo Janitor in ‘Extremely Violent’ Attack After He Leaves Security Door Open: Reports
The 52-year-old man was reportedly killed after he failed to correctly follow safety protocols
- The Daily Beast
Jay-Z Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old With Diddy at Post-VMAs Party
Jay-Z, the legendary rapper whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards alongside the disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The bombshell allegations were revealed after Carter’s name was added to one of several lawsuits filed over the last year from alleged victims of Diddy, the founder of Bad Boy Records. Diddy is also facing federal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering, and is currently
- CBC
Police say they have few tools to deal with those 'socializing' near outreach centre in Charlottetown
Charlottetown's Police Chief says it's "disappointing" to hear people saying they are worried about their safety living in the eastern end of the city, where the provincial Community Outreach Centre and emergency overnight shelter recently put down roots.At a meeting last week, about 150 people came out to talk about what they consider dramatic changes to their neighbourhood.Some have found people sleeping in their backyards. Others see needles and other drug paraphernalia discarded on their pro
- People
Family Dogs Maul 5-Year-Old Calif. Girl Who Had Known Them 'Her Whole Life' in Fatal Backyard Attack
Authorities say there were no prior incidents between the girl and the two dogs that attacked her
- PA Media: UK News
Criminology student ‘butchered woman on Bournemouth beach after studying murder’
Amie Gray was killed and another woman was seriously injured in the attack, Winchester Crown Court hears.
- CNN
Florida man accused of hate crime in deadly shooting of gay man claims self-defense
A Florida man accused of a hate crime for killing a gay man is asking a judge to dismiss the charges, saying he acted in self-defense.
- People
Suspect ID'd in Fatal Shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson was fatally shot on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in New York City
- USA TODAY
Person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing charged in Pennsylvania: Updates
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was charged Monday night with multiple counts, including carrying a gun without a license and forgery.
- CNN
DNA evidence helps identify woman’s killer 36 years after her death
Tracy Whitney was killed in 1988. More than three decades later, DNA analysis has led police to the perpetrator.
- CBC
Union says it met with Canada Post for first time since mediator suspended talks
The union representing Canada Post workers says it met with the Crown corporation on Monday, the first time the two sides have convened since a federal mediator suspended negotiations nearly two weeks ago.The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) shared its revisions to the latest proposal from Canada Post, which was submitted on Friday."None of us want to be on the picket line, but we cannot continue with management steamrolling workers with random ideas they have to change work rules and imp
- InStyle
Why King Charles "Hates" Being Given This Type of Christmas Gift
It's totally off limits for the monarch.
- People
Police Questioning Man in Altoona, Pa., in Connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting
The man is believed to possess the same gun used by the shooter of Brian Thompson