Daily Briefing: Jordan Neely's killer to be charged
Daniel Penny is expected to turn himself into authorities Friday to face charges for keeping a Black man on a New York City subway in a chokehold and killing him. Also in the news: South Africa has been accused of providing weapons to Russia and the 2023 Eurovision finals are tomorrow.
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Now, here we go with Friday's news.
Man who fatally choked Jordan Neely on NYC subway to face manslaughter charge
Nearly two weeks after Daniel Penny used a fatal chokehold to restrain a man on the floor of a New York City subway car, the 24-year-old will face criminal charges, prosecutors said. The white U.S. Marine Corps veteran is expected to be charged Friday with secondary manslaughter for killing Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man who experienced homelessness and suffered from mental health problems. Neely’s violent death sparked days of protests in New York after police questioned the killer but then released him from custody the same day as the incident. Read more
He was contemplating suicide. Then sheriff's deputies shot at him nearly 50 times, lawsuit says.
Nevada man charged with federal hate crimes for 2022 Taiwanese church shooting in California.
A California city is trying to block a Christian group from feeding homeless people.
Federal judge blocks Biden from 'paroling' migrants hours before Title 42 lifts
A federal judge in Florida on Thursday blocked a Biden administration plan to release migrants in the U.S. on "parole" because of a surge expected after Title 42 ended.
Title 42 permitted the more rapid expulsion of migrants during a public health emergency. President Joe Biden acknowledged earlier this week that its end would be chaotic.
The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear. The administration was almost certain to appeal.
The GOP-led House on Thursday passed its first major border security bill, which would restore construction on a southwest border wall and hinder asylum access.
Fact check: Claims the Biden administration has "no plan" to stop migrants once Title 42 ends are false.
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E. Jean Carroll may sue Donald Trump again, as he appeals $5 million judgement.
''I'm much more scared now'': Veterans of the 2011 debt ceiling crisis say this year's fight is different.
Peloton recalls 2.2 million exercise bikes: ''Immediately stop using,'' CPSC says.
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On today's 5 Things podcast, a look at the U.S. accusation that South Africa secretly armed Russia. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your smart speaker.
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US accuses South Africa of secretly arming Russia as war in Ukraine escalates
The U.S. accused the South African government on Thursday of secretly providing weapons to Russia last December, escalating an already contentious geopolitical controversy for the Biden administration over whether the U.S. ally is getting too cozy with Russian President Vladimir Putin. At a news conference in the South African capital, U.S. Ambassador Reuben Brigety said the Biden administration is certain that arms were loaded onto a vessel in the dead of night at the Simon’s Town naval base over three days and then transported to Russia, according to reports of his comments by South African news outlets. Read more
Some Russian soldiers have fled Bakhmut as Ukraine makes gains.
Gay, bisexual men in monogamous relationships can donate blood under new FDA policy
The Food and Drug Administration is ending a requirement that gay and bisexual men must abstain from sex for three months prior to donating blood. The decision finalized a long-awaited plan that will allow more people to donate blood, potentially expanding the number of eligible donors in the U.S. Now, the agency will ask every blood donor - regardless of their sexuality - the same questions to determine their risk for HIV. People who report having a new sexual partner, having more than one sexual partner in the past three months or having anal sex in the past three months will not be able to donate, the FDA said. Read more
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How Matt Araiza, former NFL punter, is trying to clear name after rape accusation
In an effort to clear his name and get a job, former NFL punter Matt Araiza has sent NFL teams a piece of evidence that reveals several startling facts about what happened the night he was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in San Diego. It’s an audio recording of a meeting Dec. 7, when a San Diego County prosecutor met with the woman and her attorney. It’s 101 minutes long and was not released to the public. But USA TODAY Sports obtained it recently, then interviewed Araiza and the woman separately to break it down in detail. Read more
Legal drama ends as Pat McAfee announces Brett Favre has withdrawn defamation suit.
A jury is deliberating if Idaho "Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell killed her kids.
What happened to Natalee Holloway? What to know as Joran van der Sloot extradited in 2005 disappearance.
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New movies this week: Watch Ben Affleck's ''Hypnotic,'' stream Jennifer Lopez's ''The Mother.''
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The Nuggets destroyed the Suns in Game 6, punch ticket to Western Conference finals.
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Photo of the day: Dolly Parton brings a goat onstage at ACM Awards
GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Dolly Parton brought out at goat in the opening monologue with co-host Garth Brooks at the ACM Awards Thursday night in Texas, where Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Ed Sheeran and Keith Urban were set to perform. Read more
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