Good morning, NewsNation! We’re halfway to the weekend – Let’s check in on today’s latest news across America:
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Accused CEO killer: Luigi Mangione’s lawyer told NewsNation he hasn’t “seen any evidence” supporting accusations his client shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York last week. During an exclusive interview on “CUOMO,” attorney Thomas Dickey said the ghost gun found on Mangione when he was arrested in Pennsylvania has not been definitively matched to the one used in Thompson’s death. Watch the interview >
Bail denied: A judge denied bail for Mangione, as his attorneys contested efforts to extradite him to New York from Pennsylvania. As he was escorted into a Pennsylvania courthouse, Mangione shouted to reporters: “It’s completely an injustice and an insult to the American people.” Timeline of the case >
Mangione family: Although many people came to know the Mangione name after the arrest of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect, the family has a number of prominent ties to Maryland. The Mangione family has several business interests including the Turf Valley Resort, Hayfields Country Club and Lorien Health Services. Luigi Mangione’s cousin, Nino Mangione, is also a Maryland state delegate, who, as of December, was a GOP candidate for Baltimore City Council. What to know >
Reward money: The person who called in Luigi Mangione‘s appearance at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s might face an uphill battle when it comes to getting the $60,000 reward promised. The two-part reward — $10,000 from New York Police Department and another $50,000 from the FBI — is the result of a dayslong manhunt for the shooting suspect. Details >
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Trump assassination attempt: Public defenders for Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Trump at one of his Florida golf courses, are asking a federal judge to delay his trial over an “extraordinary volume” of evidence ahead of the established Feb. 10 trial date. They are seeking a delay until December 2025. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the case, set a hearing for Wednesday to discuss the matter. The latest >
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Drones: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is taking unidentified drone flights over his state “deadly seriously.” Murphy added: “We’re obviously most concerned about sensitive targets and sensitive, critical infrastructure. We’ve got military assets, we’ve got utility assets, we’ve got the president-elect’s, one of his homes, here.” New Jersey authorities are asking anyone with information related to recent sightings of the possible drones flying along the Raritan River to report it. Read more >
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Joe Burrow: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was burglarized while he played in Arlington, Texas, Monday night in the team’s 27-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys. According to a local media report, his Anderson Township, Ohio, home was broken into and a woman called 911 to report that her daughter was at Burrow’s home at the time of the break-in. Details >
Athletes targeted: Burrow is the latest NFL player to be targeted by burglars, following an FBI investigation into burglaries at the home of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in October. According to a police report, Kelce’s losses included $20,000 in cash. Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. have also had their homes burglarized in recent months. Read more >
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Moving on: More than 20% of U.S. residents say they are more likely to move now that the election is over, and some cities are offering cold hard cash to attract newcomers. The pandemic-era rise of remote work made it possible for employees to work away from their company’s home base. Cities like Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Columbus, Georgia, have tried to attract those workers with incentives worth thousands of dollars. Here are some of the places that will pay you to move there >
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We’re keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies before House lawmakers on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden host the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research. The U.S. Labor Department releases consumer price index data.
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A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death and left his family to go to Eastern Europe is in police custody, records show. The investigation >
Capitol Police arrested a 33-year-old man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The latest >
An atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone are expected to bring heavy rain and winter weather to parts of the East Coast. Details >
A New Mexico family is asking for help finding a hit-and-run driver that killed a 15-year-old. Read more >
A federal appeals court scrutinized the impact of Idaho’s abortion ban on emergency medical care. What to know >
Authorities have charged a North Carolina man with burning an American flag in Washington, D.C. during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress this summer. The investigation >
A South Dakota teacher faces charges after a student created a “catfish account” on Snapchat and received inappropriate pictures. Read more >
An Oregon federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger between two of the largest grocers in the U.S.: Kroger and Albertsons. What to know >
A Tennessee Christmas tree farmer expects prices to drop over the next few years. Details >
Monarch butterflies will be listed as a threatened species, U.S. wildlife officials announced. Read more >
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During a holiday season that can be difficult for families whose loved ones died while serving their country, the Gary Sinise Foundation is making a difference. The foundation’s Snowball Express program sends Goldstar families to Disneyworld for four days each year to brighten their holidays. Read more >
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