Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Man arrested for trying to break Luigi Mangione out of jail
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A man claiming to be an FBI agent appeared at a federal jail on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.

Man attempts to break Luigi Mangione out of prison by posing as FBI agent: authorities

A man claiming to be an FBI agent appeared at a federal jail on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, the Associated Press reported through authorities.

Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. 

All eyes on Times Square for NYE ball drop
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Over a million revelers are expected in New York City's Times Square for the iconic ball drop, a century-old tradition drawing in spectators from all over the world.

Times Square hosts Good Riddance Day 2025
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People gathered in Times Square to put their bad memories behind them during the annual "Good Riddance Day" tradition.

Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect

The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.

Gustav Klimt painting with Nazi survival story becomes most expensive modern artwork

A Gustav Klimt painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust sold Tuesday to become the second most expensive painting in history.

Gilgo Beach murders: Suspect taken into custody on Long Island
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Police say phone records and DNA from a discarded pizza crust led them to charge a Long Island architect with the murders of three of the 11 victims from a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.

Nick Mangold, Jets legend and former Ohio State standout, dies at 41

Nick Mangold, the stalwart center who anchored the Jets’ offensive line for over a decade and became one of the most respected players in franchise history, has passed away at the age of 41.

Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.

Which nations have won the FIFA World Cup, and which country has the most wins?

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international soccer, but its list of champions is a very exclusive club. Since the first tournament in 1930, only eight countries have managed to lift the coveted trophy.

Tour bus headed to NYC crashes on Thruway; 5 dead

Police said five people are dead in a crash involving a tour bus headed to New York City on the New York Thruway on Friday.

Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules

In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.

NY high school grad detained by ICE for 'visa that expired over 2 years ago,' officials say

A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.